Audioslave released three successful albums, received three Grammy nominations, sold more than eight million records worldwide, and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in Cuba. Cornell issued a statement in February 2007 that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences." As the other three members were busy with the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and Morello and Cornell had each released solo albums in 2007, Audioslave was officially disbanded.
Discography
2002 Audioslave
2005 Out of Exile
2006 Revelations
Nothing Left To Say But Goodbye
Audioslave Lyrics
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Hungry when you found me
And you could tell by my tail and my rib cage what was
Once around me
I've been chased by a rain cloud
I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around
But now I'm found and I won't run away
Bless your heart you gave me a home and a new start
And I will leave you never
Sleep at your feet and stay guard at you're front door
I will keep things together
I've been chased by a rain cloud
I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around
But now I'm found and I won't run away
I killed myself, threw away my mental health but nobody was blinking an eye
Backyard, basement, falling on the pavement
Nothing left to say but goodbye
Nothing left to say but goodbye
It's true I ran away before but be sure
I am no tail-chaser
I know a good thing when it throws me a bone
I'm you're best friend forever
I've been chased by a rain cloud
I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around
But now I'm found and I won't run away
The lyrics of Audioslave's song "Nothing Left to Say but Goodbye" talk about a rescued stray dog who was hungry and in a bad shape until the singer finds him. The lyrics compare the dog's journey to a rough time in life when someone feels lost, kicked around or drowning. The singer finds peace in the dog's loyalty, and the dog becomes the person's best friend forever. The singer confesses to having killed himself before, throwing away his mental health, but nobody noticed, and no one helped him. The song ends with the singer embracing his new life and promising to stay by the dog's side and not run away again.
The dog in the lyrics is a metaphor for someone lost, hungry, and in a bad place in their life. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and isolation, but the singer finds a new purpose and a new life through the rescued dog's loyalty. The song highlights the importance of being there for someone in need and how a small act of kindness can change one's life entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like a rescue of a stray dog in the rain I was
I was lost and alone, just like a stray dog in the rain.
Hungry when you found me
I was in need of help and support when you came into my life.
And you could tell by my tail and my rib cage what was once around me
My physical appearance showed how much I had been struggling before you found me.
I've been chased by a rain cloud
I've faced many difficulties in the past.
I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around
I struggled and was emotionally beaten down.
But now I'm found and I won't run away
Thanks to your help, I am now stable and will not leave.
Bless your heart you gave me a home and a new start
I am so grateful to you for giving me a home and a fresh start.
And I will leave you never
I will stay by your side always.
Sleep at your feet and stay guard at you're front door
I will protect you and your home.
I will keep things together
I will help keep everything cohesive and stable.
I killed myself, threw away my mental health but nobody was blinking an eye
I struggled with mental health issues and no one seemed to notice or care.
Backyard, basement, falling on the pavement
I hit rock bottom in various places.
Nothing left to say but goodbye
My struggles have taken their toll and it is time for me to leave.
Nothing left to say but goodbye
I have made my decision and it is time to move on.
It's true I ran away before but be sure
I have left in the past, but rest assured...
I am no tail-chaser
...I am fully committed to staying.
I know a good thing when it throws me a bone
I recognize the goodness you have given me and will not take it for granted.
I'm you're best friend forever
I am here for you and will always support you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY COMMERFORD, CHRIS CORNELL, TOM MORELLO, BRAD WILK
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