Black Hole Sun
Soundgarden Lyrics

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.