Mind Riot
Soundgarden · 5 Classic Albums [2012]
i was slippin through the cracks of a stolen jewel
i was tightrope walkin in two ton shoes
and now somebodys talkin a third world war
(i been caught in a mind riot)
and the police said this is normal control
(i been caught in a mind riot)
and the candles burning yesterday
like somebodys best friend died
i been caught in a mind riot
mind riot
i was crying from my eyeteeth and bleedin from my soul
and i sharpened my wits on a dead mans skull
i built an elevator from his bones
(i been caught in a mind riot)
and i climbed to the top floor to stamp out the coals
(i been caught in a mind riot)
candles burning yesterday like somebodies best friend died
i been caught in a mind riot
im tied within
candles burning yesterday like somebodies best friend died
i been caught in a mind riot
im tied within
im lucks last match struck
in a pouring down wind
pouring down wind
pouring down wind
mind riot
mind riot
mind riot
mind riot
i was tightrope walkin in two ton shoes
and now somebodys talkin a third world war
(i been caught in a mind riot)
and the police said this is normal control
(i been caught in a mind riot)
and the candles burning yesterday
like somebodys best friend died
i been caught in a mind riot
mind riot
i was crying from my eyeteeth and bleedin from my soul
and i sharpened my wits on a dead mans skull
i built an elevator from his bones
(i been caught in a mind riot)
and i climbed to the top floor to stamp out the coals
(i been caught in a mind riot)
candles burning yesterday like somebodies best friend died
i been caught in a mind riot
im tied within
candles burning yesterday like somebodies best friend died
i been caught in a mind riot
im tied within
im lucks last match struck
in a pouring down wind
pouring down wind
pouring down wind
mind riot
mind riot
mind riot
mind riot
Mind Riot
Mind Riot stands as a defining track from Soundgarden's early grunge era, originally appearing on their 1991 breakthrough album, Badmotorfinger. The song captures the band's signature blend of heavy distortion and psychedelic undertones, showcasing Chris Cornell's dynamic vocal range and the group's intricate rhythmic interplay. As a staple of their discography, it reflects the Seattle sound that reshaped rock music in the early 1990s. The recording highlights the band's ability to balance aggressive instrumentation with melodic depth, cementing their status as pioneers of alternative rock. This work remains essential for understanding Soundgarden's evolution and their lasting influence on the genre.