Room a Thousand Years Wide
Soundgarden
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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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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.
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Record ReleaseThe song was released in 1991 as part of the band’s third studio album, "Badmotorfinger". It was the second official single from the album.
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First ReleaseBefore 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.
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B-side AvailableThe original Sub Pop single had "HIV Baby" as its B-side, another Soundgarden song which became a fan favourite.
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Unique AspectThe song features a horn section, which is a rarity in Soundgarden's music. This gives a unique twist to their usual grunge rock sound.
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Instrumental DifferencesUnlike most of Soundgarden's songs, "Room a Thousand Years Wide" begins with a drum introduction by Matt Cameron, instead of the usual guitar riffs.
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Drummer's ContributionThe song was one of the first in which drummer Matt Cameron started to contribute to songwriting.
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Music VideoNo official music video was made for "Room a Thousand Years Wide".
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of their top charting songs, "Room a Thousand Years Wide" has been performed live regularly by the band since its release.
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TuningThe song is tuned to Drop D tuning, which is a common tuning for many Soundgarden songs.
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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.
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Matt Cameron's ViewDrummer Matt Cameron has described the song as "a psychedelic power ballad".
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Nicotine referencesSome 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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