What You Are
Audioslave
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And when you wanted me I came to you And when you wanted someone else I withdrew And when you asked for a light I set myself on fire And if I go far away I know You'll find another slave 'Cause now I'm free from what you want Now I'm free from what you need Now I'm free from what you are And when you wanted blood I cut my veins And when you wanted love I bled myself again Now that I've had my fill of you I'll give you up forever And here I go far away I know you'll find another slave 'Cause now I'm free from what you want Now I'm free from what you need Now I'm free from what you are, yeah Then a vision came to me When you came along I gave you everything But then you wanted more 'Cause now I'm free from what you want Now I'm free from what you need Now I'm free from what you are, yeah Now I'm free from what you are Now I'm free from what you need Now I'm free from what you are
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Written by: TIMOTHY COMMERFORD, CHRISTOPHER J. CORNELL, TOM MORELLO, BRAD J. WILK
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"What You Are" by Audioslave falls into the genres of Hard Rock and Alternative Rock.
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AlbumThe song is part of Audioslave's self-titled debut album, released in 2002.
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Band Members ContributionAudioslave was a supergroup consisting of members from two popular bands - Soundgarden and Rage Against The Machine. The vocals for "What You Are" were provided by the Soundgarden's lead vocalist Chris Cornell, while Rage Against The Machine members Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk handled guitar, bass, and drums respectively.
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SongwritingAll members of the band took part in the writing of "What You Are", demonstrating their collaborative approach to music.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, the song gained considerable popularity and managed to reach No. 17 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Fan ReactionThe song quickly became a fan favorite, particularly for its visceral, raw lyrics, and hard-hitting guitar riff.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "What You Are" are often interpreted as dealing with themes of self-realization and confronting personal demons.
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Live PerformancesAudioslave regularly performed "What You Are" as part of their live sets, indicating its importance within their overall discography.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its unique blend of hard rock and aggressive punk influences, combined with the soulful, wide-ranging vocals of Chris Cornell.
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LegacyThough the band Audioslave disbanded in 2007 and Chris Cornell passed away in 2017, "What You Are" continues to be celebrated and remembered by fans of the band.
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