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
Somedays
Audioslave Lyrics
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Wake up, look around just before you're feet hit the ground
Where they make the oil and street, is where you stand and where you sleep
Black and whites along the lights, plain clothes and Miranda Rights
At the right place but in the wrong life, somedays just ain't so easy
[Chorus]
Somedays, somedays, somedays (Somedays), somedays (Somedays)
Just ain't so easy
It's not the fault of anyone as we revolve around the sun
We sleep beneath the same sky but we all see it through different eyes
So if you go or if you stay, standin' still if you walk away
If you bend or if you break somedays just ain't so easy
[Chorus]
they just ain't so easy
Oh yeah
Someone may have done you right or done you wrong
(Nobody say it's so easy, yeah)
I don't care for somedays
Someone may have done you right or done you wrong
Kept it down from the day you were born
There's no need to apologize for the riot in your eyes
Somedays just ain't so easy
Hey! Hey! Hey!
[Chorus]
The song Somedays by Audioslave talks about the hard reality of life, where some days just feel tougher to handle than others. The lyrics depict the struggles of daily life, where even just waking up is hard before even starting the day. The concrete jungle is where we live and work, and sometimes there is no escape, with black and white uniforms of law enforcement being a constant presence. Somedays the place where we are may not be what we desire, but we have to endure it. The lyrics are a reflection of how chaotic life can be, where even the simplest of things may turn daunting.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that some days aren't easy at all. Regardless of whether you are leaving or staying in a place, or standing still, it might be difficult to get through such days. The lyrics also acknowledge that everyone sees the world differently, and while we sleep under the same sky, it's how we perceive things that make the significant difference.
The song's lyrics suggest that some people have an innate despondency, which might originate from going through one or several wrong things that have happened to them. However, the song also touches on the idea that it's not necessary to apologize for the emotions one experiences, as sometimes some days just aren't easy.
Line by Line Meaning
Somedays, somedays, somedays just ain't so easy
The difficulty of certain days cannot be denied.
Wake up, look around just before you're feet hit the ground
Before starting the day, take a moment to observe your surroundings.
Where they make the oil and street, is where you stand and where you sleep
Your place of residence often determines your environment.
Black and whites along the lights, plain clothes and Miranda Rights
Police presence and surveillance can be oppressive and intimidating.
At the right place but in the wrong life, somedays just ain't so easy
Even when you are in an ideal location, life struggles can persist.
Somedays, somedays, somedays (Somedays) just ain't so easy
The challenge of certain days is repeated.
It's not the fault of anyone as we revolve around the sun
No one is to blame for the difficulties of life on earth.
We sleep beneath the same sky but we all see it through different eyes
We all have unique perspectives and experiences despite sharing a common existence.
So if you go or if you stay, standin' still if you walk away
Whether you leave or stay in a situation, the difficulty may remain.
If you bend or if you break somedays just ain't so easy
Whether you are resilient or overwhelmed, certain days can still be tough.
They just ain't so easy
Again, the hardship of some days is emphasized.
Someone may have done you right or done you wrong
The experiences of others can impact your life positively or negatively.
(Nobody say it's so easy, yeah)
No one truly believes life is always easy.
I don't care for somedays
The singer dislikes difficult days and wishes they didn't exist.
Kept it down from the day you were born
Life struggles can begin at birth and persist throughout one's life.
There's no need to apologize for the riot in your eyes
Expression of emotions is valid and should not be suppressed or apologized for.
Somedays just ain't so easy
Once again, the challenge of certain days is emphasized.
Hey! Hey! Hey!
An exclamation to conclude the song.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY COMMERFORD, CHRIS CORNELL, TOM MORELLO, BRAD WILK
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