Rusty Cage
Soundgarden · 5 Classic Albums [2012]
and hit me with a hand of broken nails
you tied my lead and pulled my chain
to watch my blood begin to boil
But i'm gonna break
i'm gonna break my
i'm gonna break my rusty cage
Yeah, i'm gonna break
i'm gonna break my
i'm gonna break my rusty cage
and run
Too cold to start a fire
i'm burning diesel burning dinosaur bones
i'll take the river down to still water
and ride a pack of dogs
But i'm gonna break
i'm gonna break my
i'm gonna break my rusty cage
Yeah, i'm gonna break
i'm gonna break my
i'm gonna break my rusty cage
and run
Hits like a phillips head into my brain
it's gonna be too dark to sleep again
cutting my teeth on bars and rusty chains
i'm gonna break my rusty cage and run
When the forest burns along the road
like God's eyes in my headlights
when the dogs are looking for their bones
and it's raining ice picks on your steel shore
But i'm gonna break
i'm gonna break my
i'm gonna break my rusty cage
Yeah, i'm gonna break
i'm gonna break my
i'm gonna break my rusty cage
and run
Rusty Cage
Rusty Cage stands as a defining track in Soundgarden's discography, capturing the raw intensity of the early 1990s grunge movement. Originally appearing on the band's 1991 breakthrough album, Superunknown, the song showcases Chris Cornell's powerful vocal range and the group's signature blend of heavy riffs and dynamic shifts. The recording features a distinctive guitar tone and a driving rhythm section that propels the track through its memorable verses and explosive chorus. As a staple of the Seattle sound, the song helped solidify Soundgarden's reputation for merging alternative rock with hard-edged metal influences. Its enduring presence in live sets and compilations reflects its status as a fan favorite and a critical highlight of the era.