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
Revelations*
Audioslave Lyrics
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You know what I did
Since you know everything, just clue me in
I am such a wreck
I am such a mess
I know what I know
Why don't you fill in the rest?
I will bring it down
While you're feeling proud
Why don't you help me?
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
Your revelations
Cut me in
I don't want to live without
Your revelations, revelations
You know what to say
You know what I said
You know what I dream sleeping in my bed
You hold all the keys
You know all the rules
Why don't you guide me in if I'm such a lost soul?
I'm spinning around
I will make you ill
Since I'm so broken down, why don't you fix me?
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
Your revelations
Cut me in
I don't want to live without
Your revelations
I am haunted when I am sleeping
Try to give without receiving
It's in the apple bite
It's in the days and nights
In the afterlife we'll reap
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
Your revelations
Cut me in
I don't want to live without
Your revelations
Such a shame, such a shame
That I wouldn't know by now
Cut me in
I don't want to live without
Your revelations, revelations
The lyrics to Audioslave's song "Revelations" are about a person who is lost and struggling in life and is seeking guidance from someone who seems to have all the answers. The singer expresses their vulnerability and plea for help by admitting that they are a wreck and a mess. They ask the other person to clue them in on what they know since they know everything already.
The singer acknowledges that they are spinning around and making things worse but wants the other person to help them by fixing them. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Your revelations cut me in, I don't want to live without Your revelations," shows that the singer is dependent on this person's guidance and revelations to find their path in life.
Towards the end of the song, the singer admits that they are haunted when they are sleeping and are trying to give without receiving. The lyrics suggest that the answer lies in some sort of spiritual revelation that will help the singer find their way in life and in the afterlife.
Overall, "Revelations" is a powerful song about vulnerability, seeking guidance, and finding meaning in life through spiritual revelations.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what to do
I'm lost and don't know where to turn, but you always seem to know the right thing to do.
You know what I did
You always seem to know everything about me, even the things I'm not proud of.
Since you know everything, just clue me in
I don't understand why you're holding back when you have all the answers.
I am such a wreck
I am struggling and falling apart, and I can't seem to get myself together.
I am such a mess
I feel like everything in my life is in chaos and I can't fix it on my own.
I know what I know
There are some things that I am sure about, even if I don't have all the answers.
Why don't you fill in the rest?
I need your help to understand the things that I don't know, so please share your wisdom with me.
I will bring it down
Sometimes I feel like I'm my own worst enemy and I'm going to ruin everything around me.
I will make it bad
I have a tendency to cause problems and create chaos, even when everything seems to be going well.
While you're feeling proud
Even though I'm struggling, it seems like everyone else around me is doing great and it makes me feel even worse.
Why don't you help me?
I need someone to support me and guide me through my struggles, and I'm hoping you can be that person.
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
It's disappointing that I still haven't figured things out, even though I've been struggling for so long.
Your revelations
I'm hoping that your insights and knowledge can help me make sense of everything.
Cut me in
I need you to involve me in what you know and understand so that I can learn from you.
I don't want to live without
Your insights are so important to me that I'm scared to face life without your help.
You know what to say
You always have the right words to comfort and guide me when I'm feeling lost.
You know what I said
Even when I don't realize the impact of my words, you're always listening and understanding their significance.
You know what I dream sleeping in my bed
Even my subconscious thoughts are known to you, and I need help understanding what they mean.
You hold all the keys
You have the knowledge and insight that I'm lacking, and I'm hoping you can help unlock the answers I'm searching for.
You know all the rules
You seem to have figured out how the world works, and I'm hoping you can teach me the things I need to know.
Why don't you guide me in if I'm such a lost soul?
I'm so lost and confused that I need someone to lead me out of the darkness, and I'm hoping you can be that person for me.
I'm spinning around
I feel like my life is constantly in motion, and I can't seem to find my footing or any sense of stability.
I will make you ill
Sometimes I feel like I'm such a burden on the people in my life that I'm making them sick with worry or stress.
Since I'm so broken down, why don't you fix me?
I feel like I'm beyond repair, and I need someone else to step in and help me heal.
I am haunted when I am sleeping
Even in my dreams, I'm haunted by my struggles and the things I can't seem to figure out or fix.
Try to give without receiving
I'm constantly trying to help others and give of myself, but it seems like I'm not getting anything in return.
It's in the apple bite
The knowledge and insight I'm seeking seem to be rooted in something fundamental and basic, like the story of Eve taking a bite of the apple in the Garden of Eden.
It's in the days and nights
The answers to my struggles and questions seem to be scattered throughout every moment of my life - both good and bad.
In the afterlife we'll reap
Maybe I won't find all the answers I'm seeking in this life, but I'm hopeful that they will be revealed to me in the afterlife.
Such a shame, such a shame
It's unfortunate and disappointing that I'm still struggling and seeking answers.
Cut me in
I'm hoping you can help me unlock the knowledge and insight that will allow me to finally find the answers I'm seeking.
I don't want to live without
Your help and guidance are so important to me that I can't imagine navigating this life without them.
Your revelations, revelations
I'm hopeful that the knowledge and insight you share with me will help me finally find the clarity I'm seeking.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chris Cornell, Tim Commerford, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk
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[Verse 1]
You know what to do, you know what I did
Since you know everything, just clue me in
I am such a wreck, I am such a mess
I know what I know, why don't you fill in the rest?
I will bring it down, I will make it bad
While you're feeling proud, why don't you help me?
[Chorus]
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
Your revelations
Cut me in, I don't want to live without
Your revelations, revelations
[Verse 2]
You know what to say, you know what I said
You know what I dream sleeping in my bed
You hold all the keys, you know all the roads
Why don't you guide me in if I'm such a lost soul?
I'll spin it 'round, I will make you ill
Since I'm so broken down, why don't you fix me?
[Chorus]
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
Your revelations
Cut me in, I don't want to live without
Your revelations, revelations
[Bridge]
I am haunted when I am sleeping
Try to give without receiving
It's in the apple bite, it's in the days and nights
In the afterlife we'll meet
[Chorus]
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
Your revelations
Cut me in, I don't want to live without
Your revelations, revelations
[Chorus]
Such a shame that I wouldn't know by now
Your revelations
Cut me in, I don't want to live without
Your revelations, revelations
Natoli93
Its really a damn shame we never got to experience a live performance of this song. One of the best of their entire catalogue
Jobotubular
come see Deddbolt in the Seattle area; play it every show.
Suzanne Melnyk
Right! I never got to see them, either 😕....would've been amazing
Rosangela santos
Its a dream tô SEE this song live ❤❤❤❤
Tina Evatt
Agreed!! I miss them
Half Court
Farkan aye
Silky Kay
It's one of the best songs from Audioslave, what a guitar sound, what a voice
Andrew Jamieson
Chris cornell was one of the best vocalists ive ever heard, and an exceptional song writer, and audioslave were fantastic, and so underrated
Acidrooster
Exceptional? The best of generation X by a large margin and I’ll put him against anyone previous. After him of course is a joke.
Natural_🐎 Showmanship
Thanks for sharing ❤