Revelations
Audioslave
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You know what to do You know what I did Since you know everything, just clue me in I am such a wreck I am such a mess I know what I know Why don't you fill in the rest? I will bring it down I will make it bad While you're feeling proud Why don't you help me? Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now Your revelations Cut me in I don't want to live without Your revelations, revelations You know what to say You know what I said You know what I dream sleeping in my bed You hold all the keys You know all the rules Why don't you guide me in if I'm such a lost soul? I'm spinning around I will make you ill Since I'm so broken down, why don't you fix me? Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now Your revelations Cut me in I don't want to live without Your revelations I am haunted when I am sleeping Try to give without receiving It's in the apple bite It's in the days and nights In the afterlife we'll reap Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now Your revelations Cut me in I don't want to live without Your revelations Such a shame, such a shame That I wouldn't know by now Cut me in I don't want to live without Your revelations, revelations
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Written by: Chris Cornell, Tim Commerford, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Revelations" is a song by Audioslave, a supergroup composed of members of Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine, including Chris Cornell and Tom Morello.
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Album DetailsThe track is from the band's third and final studio album, also titled "Revelations," released in September 2006.
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Musical StyleThe song blends hard rock and alternative metal sounds, showcasing the unique fusion of styles that characterizes Audioslave's music.
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Influences"Revelations" and the album it features on were heavily influenced by 60s and 70s funk and soul music. Even though they were mainly a rock band, they successfully blended these styles into their music.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded while lead vocalist Chris Cornell was in rehab. He had to record his parts separately from the rest of the band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Revelations" was released on August 2006 and features the band performing the track inside a paneled room interspersed with clips of war, protests, and other social struggles.
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Critical ReceptionThough the album was received with mixed reviews, the title track "Revelations" was praised by critics for its bold and vibrant sound.
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Songwriter"Revelations" was written by all four members of Audioslave: Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk.
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Lyrics InterpretationMany fans and critics believe that the song's lyrics reflect Cornell’s struggles with substance abuse, as the lyrics talk about overcoming personal struggles and finding enlightenment.
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Album SalesDespite the mixed reviews, "Revelations" helped boost the album’s sales, and it reached number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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