Fell on Black Days
Soundgarden Lyrics
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And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time
Now I'm doing time
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
Whomsoever I've cured, I've sickened now
And whomsoever I've cradled, I've put you down
I'm a search light soul they say
But I can't see it in the night
I'm only faking when I get it right
When I get it right
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate? Yeah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
So what you wanted to see good
Has made you blind
And what you wanted to be yours
Has made it mine
So don't you lock up something
That you wanted to see fly
Hands are for shaking
No, not tying, no, not tying
I sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
Yeah, I sure don't mind, sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
I sure don't mind a change
The lyrics to Soundgarden's "Fell on Black Days" explore the emotional struggles of the singer and his journey through depression. The opening lines, "Whatsoever I've feared has come to life / And whatsoever I've fought off became my life," suggest that the singer has been consumed by the very things he once feared and tried to avoid. His once sunny outlook on life has now been replaced by darkness, as he reflects on how "Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time."
The chorus, "I fell on black days," is a reference to the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of depression, from which the singer cannot escape. He seems to have lost his sense of direction, admitting that he's only "faking when he gets it right." The line "Whomsoever I've cured, I've sickened now / And whomsoever I've cradled, I've put you down" could suggest that the singer's struggles have affected his relationships with others, those he tried to help he has only caused harm.
The bridge, "So what you wanted to see good / Has made you blind / And what you wanted to be yours / Has made it mine," is where the singer reveals the source of his depression, which is the feeling of being trapped in a life that doesn't align with his true desires. He reminds the listener not to hold onto something they want to see fly, and that hands are for shaking, not tying. The final refrain of "How would I know that this could be my fate?" culminates in the acceptance of his situation and the possibility of change, with the singer admitting that he doesn't mind change.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatsoever I've feared has come to life
Everything that I have dreaded has now materialized.
And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
The things I thought I avoided have now become a part of who I am.
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Despite the challenges, I was still able to find joy every day.
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time
The sunny days are gone, and now I feel trapped.
Now I'm doing time
My life feels like I'm serving a prison sentence.
'Cause I fell on black days
I feel deep sadness and despair.
Whomsoever I've cured, I've sickened now
The people I've tried to help have turned on me.
And whomsoever I've cradled, I've put you down
Those I've nurtured and cared for, I have disappointed.
I'm a search light soul they say
People describe me as someone who has a strong purpose.
But I can't see it in the night
Despite my purpose, I have moments of self-doubt.
I'm only faking when I get it right
Even when I appear to have it all together, I know that I'm just pretending.
'Cause I fell on black days
I feel deep sadness and despair.
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate? Yeah
I never thought this was the path my life would take.
So what you wanted to see good
Has made you blind
And what you wanted to be yours
Has made it mine
The things you desired have actually caused more harm than good and have ended up benefiting only me.
So don't you lock up something
That you wanted to see fly
Hands are for shaking
No, not tying, no, not tying
Don't hold back anything or anyone that deserves to be free. Let go of control and allow for growth.
I sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
Yeah, I sure don't mind, sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
I am open and willing to embrace change.
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
I feel deep sadness and despair.
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
I never would have imagined that things would turn out this way.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chris Cornell
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@kaich9789
Whatsoever I've feared has come to life
And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time
Now I'm doing time
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
Whomsoever I've cured, I've sickened now
And whomsoever I've cradled, I've put you down
I'm a search light soul they say
But I can't see it in the night
I'm only faking when I get it right
When I get it right
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate? Yeah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
So what you wanted to see good
Has made you blind
And what you wanted to be yours
Has made it mine
So don't you lock up something
That you wanted to see fly
Hands are for shaking
No, not tying, no, not tying
I sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
Yeah, I sure don't mind, sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
'Cause I fell on black days
I fell on black days
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
How would I know
That this could be my fate?
I sure don't mind a change
@goombapizza6335
Layne's death hit me hard because he carried me through a lot and he was always my main vocal influence outside of Beth Gibbons. Layne's death put me in a dark place. But I was always wretchedly in love with Chris. I was like, "Chris has it figured out. He is a god among men. He is supernatural and eternal. He will never die except of old age." He gave me purpose. He gave me power. He was the thing that inspired me, day in and day out. Everybody I knew was aware of what he meant to me.
And then one day on the morning of May 18, 2017 I got a call from one of my best friends. "Janine, please sit down. Some fucked up shit happened last night." "What happened?!?!?! SPIT IT OUT!" "........... ............. Chris Cornell died last night."
"You're playing a prank on me. You're a fucking asshole. Good joke and fuck off."
"No, Janine, he died. I am so fucking sorry. Look it up. I am so fucking sorry."
"YOU'RE FUCKING LYING! WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU EVEN SAYING! YOU'RE A LIAR!!!!!!! WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME????!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I wept tears of blood for months after and am weeping as I write this right now. I remember it like it was yesterday. I will never recover.
@alitekin7440
my top 3 favourite singers
1- Chris Cornell
2- Soundgarden's vocalist
3- Audioslave's vocalist
@ihavenoideawhatimdoing500
ali tekin What a coincidence! That’s the same as my list :)
@nahianhasan1611
Mine just one more
Temple of the Dog
@avnersad5560
Well thats too many favorites you gotta make up your mind
@ricardorobbiano452
nahian hasan l
@Mike_Herrera
Temple of the dog is cool!
@TODDZEN
One of the greatest songs about Depression. It's a beautiful song about a horrible illness.
@bucklebunny6661
Yes , especially when a person has been hospitalized for depression, only then you realize you’ve lost total control of your life.😢😢 It’s hard to come back, but it’s possible.
@jessmason2112
💯✌️😎
@internefestplatte
an illness caused by a horrible society and horrible living conditions