Burden in My Hand
Soundgarden
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Follow me into the desert As thirsty as you are Crack a smile and cut your mouth And drown in alcohol 'Cause down below the truth is lying Beneath the riverbed So quench yourself and drink the water That flows below her head Oh no there she goes Out in the sunshine the sun is mine The sun is mine I shot my love today would you cry for me? I lost my head again would you lie for me? Close your eyes and bow your head I need a little sympathy 'Cause fear is strong and love's for everyone Who isn't me Kill your health and kill yourself And kill everything you love And if you live you can fall to pieces And suffer with my ghost I shot my love today would you cry for me? I lost my head again would you lie for me? I left her in the sand just a burden in my hand I lost my head again would you cry for me Just a burden in my hand Just an anchor on my heart Just a tumor in my head And I'm in the dark So follow me into the desert As desperate as you are Where the moon is glued to a picture of heaven And all the little pigs have God Oh no there she goes Out in the sunshine the sun is mine The sun is mine I shot my love today would you cry for me yeah? I lost my head again would you lie for me? Left her in the sand just a burden in my hand I lost my head again would you cry for me, yeah Would you cry for me?
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Creation and Release"Burden In My Hand" is a song by American rock band Soundgarden, and was written by the band's frontman Chris Cornell. The track was released in 1996 as the second single from their fifth studio album, "Down on the Upside".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Burden In My Hand" became the band's most successful single on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it peaked at number one.
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Unique SoundThe song contains eastern-influenced guitar riffs, a characteristic that the band was known for. Chris Cornell himself referred to the track's musical style as "Beatlesque".
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Jake Scott, son of renowned director Ridley Scott. It featured the band playing in a desert setting interspersed with surreal, dreamlike imagery.
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Song MeaningChris Cornell described "Burden In My Hand" as a song about "feeling the responsibilities of your actions and the consequences of your actions."
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Critic ReceptionThe song was well received by critics for its unique sound and poignant lyrics. It has been described as one of Soundgarden's best songs.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Burden In My Hand" was not performed live by Soundgarden frequently. After the band's reunion in 2010, the song was rarely included in their concert setlists.
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Single ReleaseThe single release of "Burden In My Hand" included two B-sides - "Karaoke" and "Bleed Together." These tracks were later included in the band's compilation album "A-Sides" and the extended version of "Down on the Upside."
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Limited Radio PlayAlthough the song achieved chart success, it is not as widely recognized as some of Soundgarden’s other hits like “Black Hole Sun” or “Spoonman,” possibly due to less radio play.
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Chris Cornell's DeathAfter the tragic and sudden death of lead vocalist Chris Cornell in 2017, "Burden In My Hand," like many of Soundgarden's song, took on a new depth and poignancy for its listeners.
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