Been Away Too Long
Soundgarden
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You can’t go home, no I swear you never can You can walk a million miles and get nowhere I got no where to go and it seems I came back Just filling in the lines for the holes, and the cracks Hey, no one knows me No one saves me No one loves or hates me I’ve been away for too long This place has a sṗecial kind of falling apart Like they put the whole thing together in the dark No one knows where the edge of the knife is And no one knows where intelligent life is Hey, no one knows me No one saves me No one loves or hates me Going straight I only ever really wanted a break I’ve been away for too long No I never really wanted to stay I’ve been away for too long I’ve been away for too long I’ve been away for too long Keyholes, trough keyholes Where those I am still hiding Everyone inside Tank girls and fly guns and silver boots on my way home Going straight I only ever really wanted a break I’ve been away for too long No I never really wanted to stay Going straight I only ever really wanted a break I’ve been away for too long No I never really wanted to stay I’ve been away for too long
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Written by: BENEDICT SHEPHERD HUNTER, CHRIS CORNELL
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, BMG Rights Management
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14 facts about this song
Title and Release"Been Away Too Long" is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden.
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Launching RecordReleased as a single in September 2012, it was the band's first song to be launched after a 16-year-long hiatus.
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Album ContributionThe song is included in their comeback album, "King Animal," which was released in November 2012.
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CompositionSoundgarden's frontman, Chris Cornell, is credited as the sole writer of the song.
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Chart Performance"Been Away Too Long" peaked at number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Symbolic MeaningMany fans and critics interpreted the track's title and lyrics as a commentary on the band's comeback after a long break.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Been Away Too Long," directed by Davo, premiered in November 2012.
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Critical ReceptionWhile some critics had mixed responses to the song, others praised it as a successful return to the band's grunge rock roots.
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PromotionsIt was performed live by Soundgarden during numerous concerts and appearances, including on the TV show "Later... with Jools Holland."
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Digital AvailabilityThe song is available on popular music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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AwardsAlthough it didn't receive any awards, "Been Away Too Long" was widely recognized as a strong comeback for the band.
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Unusual SoundThe song deviates from Soundgarden's typical sound, mixing elements of hard rock and punk.
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Radio Premiere"Been Away Too Long" was first aired on Seattle's 107.7 The End radio station in September 2012, ahead of the album's release.
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LegacyDespite Soundgarden's dissolution after the death of Chris Cornell in 2017, "Been Away Too Long" remains a staple track for fans and is frequently played on rock radio stations.
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