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Black Hole Sun
Soundgarden Lyrics


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In my eyes, indisposed
In disguises no one knows
Hides the face, lies the snake
In the sun, in my disgrace
Boiling heat, summer stench
'Neath the black the sky looks dead
Call my name through the cream
And I'll hear you scream again

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain
Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come (won't you come)

Stuttering, cold and damp
Steal the warm wind, tired friend
Times are gone for honest men
And sometimes far too long for snakes
In my shoes, a walking sleep
And my youth, I pray to keep
Heaven sent hell away
No one sings like you anymore

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain
Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain
Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)

Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)
Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)
Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)

Hang my head, drown my fear
'Til you all just disappear

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain
Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain
Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)
Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)
Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)
Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)
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Won't you come

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" explore themes of isolation, despair, and the search for escape from internal suffering. The opening lines, "In my eyes, indisposed, in disguises no one knows," suggest a hidden internal struggle that is not visible on the surface. The "disguises" may refer to the masks people wear to conceal their true emotions or thoughts, while the "snake" represents negative thoughts or impulses that lay beneath the surface.


As the song continues, the lyrics describe a dark and oppressive world where the "boiling heat" and "summer stench" weigh heavily on the singer. The repeated refrain, "Black hole sun, won't you come and wash away the rain," can be interpreted as a plea for some kind of release or relief from the heaviness of life. The black hole sun, a paradoxical image combining darkness and light, suggests the possibility of salvation or escape from the singer's pain.


The final lines, "Hang my head, drown my fear/ 'Til you all just disappear," suggest a desire for solitude and escape from the demands and pressures of the outside world. Overall, the lyrics to "Black Hole Sun" suggest a desire for escape from internal struggles, and the search for some kind of external force that can wash away the pain and bring peace.


Line by Line Meaning

In my eyes, indisposed
I am feeling disconnected and exposed, my true emotions are visible despite my attempts to hide them.


In disguises no one knows
I am trying to conceal my true identity, disguising myself to the point that no one can recognize me.


Hides the face, lies the snake
I am hiding behind a false front, pretending to be someone I am not, while harboring deceitful thoughts and actions.


In the sun, in my disgrace
Despite the bright and hopeful exterior, I am facing a deep sense of shame and disappointment with myself.


Boiling heat, summer stench
The surrounding environment is hot and overwhelming, with unpleasant odors.


'Neath the black the sky looks dead
In the darkness of night, the sky appears empty and lifeless, devoid of any hope or positive energy.


Call my name through the cream
Despite the noise and chaos surrounding me, I can still hear someone calling out to me, though it may be faint.


And I'll hear you scream again
I am haunted by the memory of someone's screams and their pain, and it continues to affect me deeply.


Black hole sun
The black hole sun is a symbol of despair and hopelessness, a metaphor for the inescapable darkness of my current state of mind.


Won't you come
I am pleading with the black hole sun to take away my pain and offer some form of relief.


And wash away the rain
I hope that the black hole sun can metaphorically wash away the troubles and negativity that seem to constantly plague me.


Stuttering, cold and damp
My words are coming out haltingly and uncertainly, and the environment around me is depressing and oppressive.


Steal the warm wind, tired friend
Someone I care about is being taken advantage of and their warm spirit is being drained by outside forces.


Times are gone for honest men
It feels like the world is against those who try to live with integrity and honesty, making life difficult for them.


And sometimes far too long for snakes
Others who operate with dishonesty and deceit seem to thrive in the current environment, causing frustration and despair for those who choose to do the right thing.


In my shoes, a walking sleep
I am feeling disconnected from reality, like I am walking through life in a dreamlike stupor.


And my youth, I pray to keep
I yearn for the carefree and optimistic days of my youth, desperate to hold on to that sense of innocence and joy.


Heaven sent hell away
I am grateful for any moments of hope or positivity that enter my life, pushing back against the toxic negativity that seems to surround me.


No one sings like you anymore
I have lost the ability to find joy or comfort in music, as the black hole sun seems to have taken away the ability for anyone to bring me solace.


Hang my head, drown my fear
I am feeling defeated and powerless, succumbing to my fears and insecurities rather than fighting against them.


'Til you all just disappear
I sometimes wish I could just escape from the world and all of its negative influences, retreating into my own private world.


Won't you come
Continuing my plea for the black hole sun to offer some form of relief or escape from my present circumstances.


Won't you come (black hole sun, black hole sun)
Repeating my plea, with a sense of urgency and desperation.




Lyrics Ā© O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Christopher J. Cornell

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Comments from YouTube:

@LazyMasquerade

"No one sings like you anymore." Damn straight. It was an honour to see you perform live. Rest in peace, Chris.

@jumboplumbo985

Lazy Masquerade he was one of the most amazing voices in the entire rock genre, Rock in peace Chris

p.s. love your vids man

@rangerplayer3371

Lazy Masquerade awesone to see you here man, Chris Cornell had such a powerful voice and he will be missed.

love your videos man keep up the great work, I watch them everyday, can't get enough of them

@TheDemonGates

Lazy Masquerade Damn, didn't expect to find you here Masquerade. Yeah, there well and truly hasn't been a voice like his own. No matter how hard anyone tries, nobody can sing like him anymore. Rest in peace, Chris. Rock on forever among the dead.

@davemcloughlan9542

I agree.

@cinthiacamilo419

Best coment

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@TrapMusicNow

Chris was a definitive voice in the rock spectrum. From soundgarden to audioslave and more, this dude was a legend of voice. RIP truly a master of his craft. Much love šŸ–¤šŸ–¤šŸ–¤

@PrincessCatGirl

Audioslave are cool.

@MrJsasser09

Sounds like Kurt, tbh

@brickfayse8302

He and most of the guys back then were like our prophets

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