Burden In My Hand

Soundgarden · 5 Classic Albums [2012]

Follow me into the desert

As thirsty as you are

Crack a smile and cut your mouth

And drown in alcohol

'Cause down below the truth is lying

Beneath the riverbed

So quench yourself and drink the water

That flows below her head



Oh no

There she goes

Out in the....sunshine

The sun is mine...sun is mine



I shot my love today

Would you cry for me?

I lost my head again

Would you lie for me?



Close your eyes and bow your head

I need a little sympathy

'Cause fear is strong and love's for everyone

Who isn't me

Kill your health and kill yourself

And kill everything you love

And if you live you can fall to pieces

And suffer with my ghost



I shot my love today

Would you cry for me?

I lost my head again

Would you lie for me?

I left her in the sand just a burden in my hand

I lost my head again

Would you cry for me?



It's just a burden in my hand

It's just an anchor on my heart

It's just a tumor in my head

And I'm in the dark



So follow me into the desert

As desperate as you are

Where the moon is glued to a picture of heaven

And all the little pigs have God



Oh no

There she goes

Out in the....sunshine

The sun is mine...sun is mine



I shot my love today

Would you cry for me?

I lost my head again

Would you lie for me?

I left her in the sand just a burden in my hand

I lost my head again

Would you cry for me?

Baby, would you cry for me?

Burden In My Hand

Soundgarden's "Burden In My Hand" stands as a defining track from their 1991 masterpiece, *Superunknown*. Released during the grunge era, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of heavy, sludge-infused riffs and melodic, soaring vocals. It was one of the few singles from the album to receive significant radio airplay, helping to solidify the group's status as pioneers of the genre. The recording features Chris Cornell's distinctive vocal range, delivering a haunting performance that balances aggression with introspection. While the track did not achieve the massive commercial breakthrough of "Black Hole Sun," it remains a critical favorite among fans for its atmospheric depth and technical proficiency, showcasing the band's ability to craft complex, emotionally resonant rock compositions.