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
Out Of Exile
Audioslave Lyrics
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That I called by my own name
I was happy in this fortress
In my exile I remained
But the hours grew so empty
And the ocean sent her waves
In the figure of a woman
And she pulled me out to sea
Oh oh when you come down to take me home
Oh oh send my soul away
Oh oh when you come round you'll make me whole
Oh oh send my soul away
On the altar of a sunrise
Was a wedding in the waves
And inside her shown a young light
From her labor I was saved
Though I've traveled long in darkness
In her harvest I'm embraced
Oh oh when you come down to take me home
Oh oh send my soul away
Oh oh when you come round you'll make me whole
Oh oh send my soul away
Now the spires and gables
Grow in orchards to the sky
And the blessings on the table
Multiply and divide
Oh oh when you come down to take me home
Oh oh send my soul away
Oh oh when you come round you'll make me whole
Oh oh send my soul away
Yeah, when you come down to take me home
When you come round you'll make me whole
When you come round to take me home
Send my soul away
Send my soul away
Send my soul away
Send my soul away
The lyrics of Audioslave's "Out of Exile" tell the story of a man who is isolated and content in his own little world on an island he calls his own. However, over time, he becomes more and more lonely and disconnected from the world around him. Suddenly, a woman appears and takes him out to sea, rescuing him from his emotional and physical exile. The man feels saved by her love and presence in his life, and although he has traveled a long and difficult journey, he feels embraced and accepted by her. The song is ultimately about finding the courage to let go of one's self-imposed isolation and embrace the beauty and joy of love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first came to this island
At the beginning of this journey, I found myself in a place that I have now claimed as mine.
That I called by my own name
This island is so familiar to me that I've given it my own name.
I was happy in this fortress
Initially, I was content with my secure position on this island.
In my exile I remained
Even though I isolated myself on this island, I was still in a form of exile.
But the hours grew so empty
As time went on, I became lonely and unfulfilled.
And the ocean sent her waves
The sea began to stir, sending waves towards me.
In the figure of a woman
The waves took on the likeness of a woman.
And she pulled me out to sea
She drew me out into the ocean, away from my island fortress.
On the altar of a sunrise
As the sun rose, a ceremony took place on the waves.
Was a wedding in the waves
There was a marriage happening on the ocean's surface.
And inside her shown a young light
The woman had a youthful aura about her.
From her labor I was saved
Thanks to her influence, I was rescued from my state of solitude.
Though I've traveled long in darkness
Even though I've been through many struggles and hardships,
In her harvest I'm embraced
I am still welcomed and accepted by her.
Now the spires and gables
Currently, there are structures that reach tall and wide,
Grow in orchards to the sky
doing so to reach the heavens above like fruit trees.
And the blessings on the table
My fortune has increased and become bountiful.
Multiply and divide
From the blessings that have accumulated, there is a greater abundance to share.
Yeah, when you come down to take me home
When the time comes for me to return to wherever it is that you reside,
When you come round you'll make me whole
You will be able to complete me, making me whole again.
Send my soul away
Please, take me wherever you are.
Send my soul away
I am searching for a deeper connection, so please take me with you.
Send my soul away
I want to be reunited with you and feel complete once more.
Send my soul away
Please, take me away from this place and make me whole again.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Timothy Commerford, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk
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