I Don't Know Anything
Mad Season
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I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know who I am I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know who I am Why we have to live in so much hate everyday? Oh yeah Why the fighting and the coming down, am I sane? I don't know, yeah I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know who to be I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know who I am Why we have to live in so much hate everyday? Oh yeah Why the fighting and the coming down, am I sane? I don't know When the teacher put the ruler down on my hand I laugh! Cross my heart and hide reliever in trails of blood, I love?!? I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know who I am I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know anything I don't know who to be Why we have to live in so much hate everyday? Oh yeah Why the fighting and the coming down, am I sane? I don't know When the teacher put the ruler down on my hand I laugh! Cross my heart and hide reliever in trails of blood, I love?!?
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Written by: Barrett Martin, John Saunders, Layne Staley, Mike McCready
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10 facts about this song
Band History"I Don't Know Anything" is a song by the American rock supergroup, Mad Season. The band was formed in 1994 and the members included Alice In Chains' vocalist Layne Staley, Pearl Jam's lead guitarist Mike McCready, Screaming Trees' drummer Barrett Martin and bassist John Baker Saunders.
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Album InformationThe song was included in the band's first (and only) studio album "Above," which was released on March 14, 1995. "Above" reached number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song Composition"I Don't Know Anything" is known for its heavy, grunge-infused sound that reflects the signature style of Mad Season. The song is built around a powerful riff by McCready and features some of Staley's most emotive vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Don't Know Anything" is a live performance video and features the entire band performing the song. The video is in black and white, enhancing the song's grunge aesthetic.
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Lyrics InterpretationLyrically, "I Don't Know Anything" could be interpreted as a glimpse into Staley's personal struggles with addiction. Several of Mad Season's songs have lyrics that are believed to be Staley's personal reflections on his battle with substance abuse.
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Band DisbandmentUnfortunately, Mad Season had a short-lived career. The band disbanded in 1999, largely due to Layne Staley's ongoing struggles with drug addiction which eventually led to his untimely death in 2002.
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Live Performances"I Don't Know Anything" was one of the songs most frequently performed by Mad Season during their limited number of concerts. Even after the band's disbandment, the song remained a fan favorite.
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LegacySince the disbandment of Mad Season, "I Don't Know Anything" has been covered by several musicians, attesting to its continued popularity. It is often hailed as one of the standout tracks from the '90s grunge era.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "I Don't Know Anything" received modest radio play and is considered one of Mad Season's signature tracks.
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Influence"I Don't Know Anything," like much of Mad Season's music, has been frequently cited as a significant influence by many modern alternative and hard rock bands, showing the song's enduring impact despite the band's short life-span.
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