Pretty Noose
Soundgarden
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I caught the moon today Pick it up And throw it away all right I got the perfect steal A cleaner love With a dirty feel all right Fallout and take the bait Eat the fruit And kiss the snake goodnight Common ruse dirty face Pretty noose is pretty hate And I don't like what you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from Let your motor race Pick it up And get this mother gone Out from and far away The wooden stake This thing has got me on Diamond rope silver chain Pretty noose is a pretty pain And I don't like What you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from Common ruse dirty face Pretty noose is pretty hate And I don't care what you got I don't care what you need I don't want anything And I don't like What you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from And I don't like What you got me hanging from And I don't like what you got me hanging from Yeah
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8 facts about this song
Song Origin"Pretty Noose" is a song by American rock band Soundgarden. It was released in 1996 as the first single from their fifth studio album, "Down on the Upside".
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Band Member InsightLead singer Chris Cornell wrote the song. He has described "Pretty Noose" as being about “an attractively packaged bad idea...something that seems great at first and then comes back to bite you.”
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number two on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number twelve on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Grammy Nomination"Pretty Noose" and the album it comes from earned Soundgarden their first Grammy nominations in 1997. They were nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song and Best Rock Album for "Down on the Upside".
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for "Pretty Noose", directed by famed video director Frank Kozik, initially ran into controversy, as MTV banned it during the day due to its dark themes and depictions of death. It was aired only during evening hours.
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Album InfluenceThe sound and lyrics of "Pretty Noose" represented the band's shift from their earlier, heavier metal sound to a more eclectic and experimental style on "Down on the Upside".
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Live PerformancesDespite its success as a single, "Pretty Noose" was not performed live often. The band’s singer, Chris Cornell, once stated this was because it was difficult to replicate the song’s recording in a live performance.
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Pop Culture Presence"Pretty Noose" has made appearances in popular culture, including in the survival horror video game "Cold Fear", and has been covered by other artists, such as post-hardcore band Far.
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