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)
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Soundgarden Lyrics
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Are stolen as the old moon falls
And the mirror shows another face
Another place to hide it all
Another place to hide it all
And I'm lost behind
In the words I'll never find
As the seasons roll on by
Sleeping with a full moon blanket
Sand and feathers for my head
Dreams have never been the answer
Dreams have never made my bed
And I'm lost behind
In the words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As the seasons roll on by
Well I wanna fly above the storm
But you can't dry feathers in the rain
And the naked floor is cold as hell
The naked floor reminds me
The naked floor reminds me
That I'm lost behind
In the words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As the seasons roll on by
If I should be short on words
And long on things to say
Could you crawl into my world
And take me worlds away
Should I be beside myself
Never leave or stay
And I'm lost behind
In the words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As the seasons roll on by
The lyrics to Soundgarden's song "Seasons" describe a sense of disillusionment and being lost in a changing world. The opening lines reference the passing of time and the changing of the seasons, as the summer nights and warm days are stolen away by the old moon falling. The use of the word "stolen" implies a sense of loss or the idea that time is slipping away. The second half of the verse talks about hiding, indicating a desire to escape or avoid confronting the changes that are happening.
The second verse describes the singer sleeping with a full moon blanket and sand and feathers for their head. The image of the full moon and natural elements like sand and feathers suggest a connection with nature and a desire for escape. However, the reference to dreams not being the answer implies that the singer has not found solace in dreaming or escaping reality. The following lines continue the theme of being lost and left behind, with the singer expressing a desire to fly above the storm but feeling like they are unable to escape the bleak reality they find themselves in.
The final verse adds a layer of vulnerability to the lyrics, with the singer asking for someone to crawl into their world and take them away. The idea of being "beside myself" suggests a sense of disconnection from one's own emotions or identity. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the feeling of being lost and left behind as time passes.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer nights and long warm days
The singer reflects on the fleeting nature of summer that is filled with warm days and nights
Are stolen as the old moon falls
These summer days are short-lived, taken away as the moon wanes
And the mirror shows another face
As time moves on, people and things change leaving the singer feeling unsure of what to expect next.
Another place to hide it all
The artist looks for new ways to deal with their feelings, hidden away from prying eyes.
And I'm lost behind
The artist feels lost and uncertain
In the words I'll never find
Despite searching for answers, the singer may never find the right words to express themselves
As the seasons roll on by
Time continues to move on, regardless of what the singer does
Sleeping with a full moon blanket
The artist conjures an image of themselves sleeping under the broad light of a full moon, wrapped in a blanket of the night sky.
Sand and feathers for my head
The artist describes their makeshift pillow made from beachy sand and fluffy feathers.
Dreams have never been the answer
The artist recognizes that their dreams will not solve their problems
Dreams have never made my bed
Dreams cannot comfort the singer or soothe their feelings of being lost or alone.
Well I wanna fly above the storm
The artist wishes to move on from their troubles, rising above the turbulence.
But you can't dry feathers in the rain
The singer recognizes the difficulty in moving on, as it seems impossible to fix what is already damaged
And the naked floor is cold as hell
The singer is struggling to cope with a situation and finds no comfort in their surroundings.
The naked floor reminds me
The sight of the bare floor triggers the singer's memories and reminds them of their struggles.
That I'm lost behind
The artist is still struggling to move forward and find their way.
Should I be beside myself
The artist wonders if they are going crazy or if their current state is justifiable.
Never leave or stay
The singer is feeling conflicted and uncertain, unable to make up their mind about what to do.
If I should be short on words
The singer fears that they will not be able to properly express themselves
And long on things to say
In spite of this, the artist has many thoughts and feelings to convey
Could you crawl into my world
The artist wonders if someone else could understand their situation and offer comfort and support.
And take me worlds away
The artist desires a break from their current reality.
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CoryMullinsFawn
Summer nights and long warm days
Are stolen as the old moon falls
My mirror shows another face
Another place to hide it all
Another place to hide it all
And I'm lost behind
The words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by
Sleeping with a full moon blanket
Sand and feathers for my head
Dreams have never been the answer
And dreams have never made my bed
Dreams have never made my bed
And I'm lost behind
The words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by
Now I wanna fly above the storm
But you can't grow feathers in the rain
And the naked floor is cold as hell
This naked floor reminds me
Oh the naked floor reminds me
And I'm lost behind
Words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by
If I should be short on words
And long on things to say
Could you crawl into my world
And take me worlds away?
Should I be beside myself
And not even stay
And I'm lost behind
Words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by
@heatheraucoin5832
I played this song for my son, in the delivery room a month after Chris Cornell passed and I just wanted my son ears to hear the first thing entering this world was this song. It quiet him down. I still cry when the lyrics;
If I should be short on words
And long on things to say
Could you crawl into my world
And take me worlds away
Should I be beside myself
And not even stay
It’s so beautiful and sad bc I ( we the fans, friends, and family) wish he would have stayed.
We miss you and will always love you. I’m just glad he existed and left behind his beautiful gifts to the world for many generations to see/ hear
@mattdavis8473
Layne - Love, Hate, Love
Trent - Hurt
Corey - Snuff
Kurt - Where did you sleep last night
Eddie - Black
Chester - Messenger
Chris - Seasons
Iconic performances, filled with raw emotion and filled with pain, goes to show that some of the best music comes from the heart and life’s experiences
@dimejinky99
There are 7 billion people on this planet. Only one man could hand written this song and sung it this way.
Legend. You’re missed Chris.
@dzknutz9945
Absolutely man always wanted to see him ❤️
@ipwee
I well up, when I hear his work. We were lucky enough to see in Napa California a year before he left this earthly plane.
RIP.
@artwolf8245
1000% agree!!!
@staciegoleman5188
Agree so much!!!!! ♡
@fmurchie
Only one.
@jakeevans2460
Man of steel. Anyone else?
@mossad_agent946
no
@larrymartinez3477
Love to the fullest.
@HankBaxter
Exactly why I'm here.