Room a Thousand Years Wide

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About Room a Thousand Years Wide

"Room a Thousand Years Wide" is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden. Featuring lyrics written by guitarist Kim Thayil and music written by drummer Matt Cameron, "Room a Thousand Years Wide" was released as a single in 1990 through Sub Pop. A re-recorded version later appeared on the band's third studio album, Badmotorfinger (1991).


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Listen, hear he is inside
One who lives while others lie
I close my eyes and walk a thousand years
A thousand years that aren't mine, hey
It seems he's near me when I walk
One who loved what love denied
He lives these years that I walk blind
All these years can not be mine

Tomorrow begat tomorrow
Tomorrow begat tomorrow
Tomorrow begat tomorrow

A thousand doors a thousand lies
Rooms a thousand years wide
I walks in the cold sun and wind
All these years can not begin

Tomorrow begat tomorrow
Tomorrow begat tomorrow
Tomorrow begat tomorrow
Tomorrow

Tomorrow begat tomorrow

Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow

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Soundgarden

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's full-time drummer in 1986, while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. more »

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Written by: KIM A. THAYIL, MATTHEW D. CAMERON

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Room a Thousand Years Wide" was written by guitarist Kim Thayil. It was one of the few Soundgarden songs not to include songwriting contributions from Chris Cornell, the band's lead vocalist.
Record Release
The song was released in 1991 as part of the band’s third studio album, "Badmotorfinger". It was the second official single from the album.
First Release
Before being included in "Badmotorfinger", the song was initially released in 1990 as a single through Sub Pop, a local independent record label in Seattle. It was the band's final release on that label.
B-side Available
The original Sub Pop single had "HIV Baby" as its B-side, another Soundgarden song which became a fan favourite.
Unique Aspect
The song features a horn section, which is a rarity in Soundgarden's music. This gives a unique twist to their usual grunge rock sound.
Instrumental Differences
Unlike most of Soundgarden's songs, "Room a Thousand Years Wide" begins with a drum introduction by Matt Cameron, instead of the usual guitar riffs.
Drummer's Contribution
The song was one of the first in which drummer Matt Cameron started to contribute to songwriting.
Music Video
No official music video was made for "Room a Thousand Years Wide".
Live Performances
Despite not being one of their top charting songs, "Room a Thousand Years Wide" has been performed live regularly by the band since its release.
Tuning
The song is tuned to Drop D tuning, which is a common tuning for many Soundgarden songs.
Time Signature
"Room a Thousand Years Wide" is known for its changing time signature, switching between 6/4, 9/8, and 4/4. The band is known for using odd time signatures, adding another layer of complexity to their music.
Matt Cameron's View
Drummer Matt Cameron has described the song as "a psychedelic power ballad".
Nicotine references
Some fans have interpreted the song's "Room a Thousand Years Wide" imagery as referencing nicotine addiction, drawing parallels to the yellow-stained "room" that smoking creates. However, the band has never officially addressed this interpretation.

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