Soundgarden are associated with grunge, a style of alternative rock that developed in Seattle. After releasing two EPs on the Seattle-based label Sub-Pop in 1987 and 1988, their debut album, Ultramega OK was released on the California-based independent label SST Records in 1989. While the album did not sell well nationally, it gained critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy award in 1990. They recorded their second album, Louder Than Love, independently but had signed with major label A&M Records in the interim, and released the album as their major label debut. Unlike their debut, which had failed to chart, Louder Than Love peaked at number 108 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Released the same day as fellow Seattle grunge act Nirvana's album Nevermind, their third album Badmotorfinger would bring Soundgarden to national acclaim for the first time, buoyed by the popularity of the singles "Jesus Christ Pose", "Outshined", and "Rusty Cage", the album would reach number 39 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified double-platinum by the RIAA. Soundgarden was one of the seminal creators of grunge, a style of alternative rock that developed in Seattle, and was the first of a number of grunge bands to sign to the record label Sub Pop. Soundgarden was also one of the first grunge bands to sign to a major label (A&M Records in 1989), though they did not achieve commercial success until they popularized the genre in the early 1990s with Seattle contemporaries Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana.
Soundgarden achieved its biggest success with the 1994 album Superunknown, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and yielded the Grammy Award-winning singles "Spoonman" and "Black Hole Sun". In 1996, the band experimented with new sonic textures on their follow-up album Down on the Upside, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and spawned several hit singles of its own, including "Burden in My Hand" and "Blow Up the Outside World". In 1997, the band broke up due to internal strife over its creative direction and exhaustion from touring. After more than a decade of working on projects and other bands, Soundgarden reunited in 2010, and Republic Records released their sixth and final studio album, King Animal, two years later.
As of 2019, Soundgarden sold more than 14 million records in the United States, and an estimated 30 million worldwide. VH1 ranked Soundgarden at number 14 in their special 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
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Studio albums
Ultramega OK (1988)
Louder Than Love (1989)
Badmotorfinger (1991)
Superunknown (1994)
Down on the Upside (1996)
King Animal (2012)
dusty
Soundgarden Lyrics
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I think it's turning back around
And I think I like it
I think it's turning back around
Though I don't know why it is
I think it's turning back on me
I'm down on the upside
Now I'm the good ride
And nothing's gonna put me out
It's backing down and under
I'm down on the upside now
It's turning back around
Turning back around
I think it's coming on the wind
Just like you said it
I think it's coming on the wind
And I'm gonna let it
I think it's turning back on me
Everything's easy
I think it's turning back on me
Everything's real to me
And nothing's gonna put me out
It's backing down and under
I'm down on the upside now
It's turning back around
Turning back around
Turning back around
Hey
I think it's coming on the wind
Just like you said it
I think it's coming on the wind
And I'm gonna let it
And nothing's gonna put me out yeah
It's backing down and under
I'm down on the upside now
It's turning back around
Turning back around
Turning back around
Turning back around
Turning back around
Turning back around (turning, turning, turning)
Turning back around
Turning back around (turning, turning, turning)
The lyrics to "Dusty" by Soundgarden suggest a sense of hope and optimism in the midst of adversity. The repeated phrase "I think it's turning back around" serves as the chorus and creates a feeling of renewal or rebirth. Despite not understanding why things are improving, the singer is happy to revel in the moment and embrace the positive changes. The use of the phrase "down on the upside" is also intriguing, as it seems to indicate that even when things are good, there can still be struggles to overcome.
The second verse shifts the focus to the wind, which could symbolize a change or a new direction. The repetition of "just like you said it" suggests that someone else has foreseen this change, adding an element of mystery or predestination to the lyrics. The phrase "everything's easy" further underscores the idea that the singer is navigating a newfound sense of ease and contentment.
Overall, "Dusty" is a song about embracing positivity and change, even when it may be difficult to understand or explain. The catchy chorus and upbeat tempo further reinforce these themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Introducing the song
I think it's turning back around
I feel like my life is taking an upward turn
And I think I like it
I am happy about this positive change
I think it's turning back around
I am repeating my belief in this improvement
Though I don't know why it is
I am uncertain about the reason for this change
I think it's turning back on me
My fortunes are getting better because of me
I'm down on the upside
Even though things are improving, I still feel low
I think it's turning back on me
I repeat my belief that my actions are responsible for my good luck
Now I'm the good ride
I have become a desirable person to be around
And nothing's gonna put me out
No obstacle can bring me down
It's backing down and under
Any negativity in my life is disappearing
I'm down on the upside now
I'm still feeling low despite positive changes
It's turning back around
I reiterate my belief in the positive changes taking place
Turning back around
Repeating the song's main theme
I think it's coming on the wind
I feel like something good is coming my way
Just like you said it
Similar to what someone else predicted
I think it's coming on the wind
I repeat my belief in good things coming my way
And I'm gonna let it
I am open to receiving good things
Everything's easy
My luck has made everything effortless
I think it's turning back on me
I still believe that my positive changes are due to my own actions
Everything's real to me
Even though I'm feeling low, I know that my good luck is real
And nothing's gonna put me out yeah
I reiterate my belief in my unbeatable resilience
Turning back around
Repeating the song's main theme
Turning back around
Continuing the song's theme of positive change
Turning back around
Repeating the song's main theme
Turning back around (turning, turning, turning)
Repeating the song's main theme and emphasizing it with a chant-like section
Turning back around
Repeating the song's main theme
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chris Cornell, Hunter Shepherd
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