Songs of My Life #66 - Soundgarden - Burden In My Hand - 1996

Songs of My Life #66 - Soundgarden - Burden In My Hand - 1996

The triumverate of Soundgarden albums in Badmotorfinger, Superunknown and Down on the Upside are at the top of the tree when it comes to what made the 1990's for me in regards to music. Each had its own characteristics, ranging from slow grunge to slow burners to high energy fist pumping screamers. I love every album and almost every song that these three albums contain.

My favourite all time Soundgarden song is this one, which until recent times looked as though it would be their last when the band split after this album. Listen to Chris' vocals, feel the anguish and torment, and just embrace the magnificence of the band as a whole. Their versatility and range in songwriting is what made Soundgarden so brilliant.

On the day that Chris Cornell has left us forever, this is the song I will always remember him for. Thank you Chris for being a part of our lives through your music. Rest in peace.

"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

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

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
So 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

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"