Ugly Truth
Soundgarden · 5 Classic Albums [2012]
You hide your eyes
But the ugly truth
Just loves to give it away
You gave yourself
If you were mine to give
I might throw it away
You share but money can't give
What the truth takes away
Throw it away
I painted my eyes
Ugly isn't what I want to see
I painted my mind
Ugly isn't what I want to be
I don't mind but the truth
Don't look that good on me
Throw it away
I don't think I really
Understand you
And I can't see why
I'd ever want to
And even if it isn't mine to say
I'll say it anyway
It's ugly
If you were mine to give
I might throw it away
But money can't give
What the truth takes away
Throw it away
Ugly Truth - Soundgarden
Released on the compilation album 5 Classic Albums [2012], "Ugly Truth" stands as a potent example of Soundgarden's grunge-era sound. The track features the band's signature blend of heavy, distorted guitars and Chris Cornell's emotive, gritty vocals, delivering a raw and aggressive performance that defined the genre's aesthetic. While not one of the group's most commercially charted singles, the song captures the band's ability to fuse melodic sensibilities with hardcore intensity. It serves as a representative recording of their mid-career output, showcasing the dynamic interplay between Cornell's lead and the band's rhythm section. The track remains a staple for fans seeking the authentic, unpolished energy characteristic of Soundgarden's discography during the early 2000s.