I Am the Highway
Chris Cornell
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Pearls and swine bereft of me Long and weary my road has been I was lost in the cities Alone in the hills No sorrow or pity for leaving I feel I am not your rolling wheels I am the Highway I am not your carpet ride I am the sky Friends and liars don't wait for me 'Cause I'll get on all by myself I put millions of miles Under my heels And still too close to you I feel I am not your rolling wheels I am the highway I am not your carpet ride I am the sky I am not your blowing wind I am the lightning I am not your autumn moon I am the night, the night Yeah I am not your rolling wheels I am the Highway I am not your carpet ride I am the sky But I am not your blowing wind I am the lightning I am not your autumn moon I am the night, the night Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
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Written by: Brad Wilk, Chris Cornell, Timothy Commerford, Tom Morello
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Composition Fact"I Am the Highway" is one of the songs from Audioslave's self-titled debut album. The album was released on November 19, 2002.
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Band Members FactAudioslave was a supergroup formed by musicians from two famous bands, Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine. The band included singer Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and instrumentalists Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk (Rage Against the Machine).
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Chart Performance FactAlthough "I Am the Highway" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it reached the 66th position on the Billboard Pop 100 chart.
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Song Meaning FactAccording to Chris Cornell, the song signifies a statement of independence, where he does not belong to anything specific but is quite simply himself - a 'highway'.
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Miscellaneous FactA part of the song's lyric, "I am not your rolling wheels, I am the highway", was later engraved on Chris Cornell's tombstone, symbolizing his free spirit.
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Performance Fact"I Am the Highway" continued to be an important part of Chris Cornell's solo performances even after Audioslave's disbandment in 2007.
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Cover Version FactSince the passing of Chris Cornell in 2017, the song has been covered by many artists as a tribute to him. One of the most notable covers is by Heart's Ann Wilson, who performed it at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in 2018.
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Acoustic Version FactChris Cornell performed an acoustic version of "I Am the Highway" during his solo career, adding a different flavor to the song and demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
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Legacy FactDespite its initial chart performance, "I Am the Highway" has gained fame over time and is now considered one of the greatest songs by Audioslave.
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Collaboration Fact"I Am the Highway" showcased Cornell's powerful vocals over the innovative and unique music provided by the Rage Against the Machine members, creating a sound that was distinctive to Audioslave.
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