Fell On Black Days
Soundgarden · 5 Classic Albums [2012]
Come to life
Whatsoever I've fought off
Became my life
Just when every day
Seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded
And now I'm doing time
Now I'm doing time
Cause I fell on
Black days
I fell on
Black days
Whomsoever I've cured
I've sickened now
Whomsoever I've cradled
I've put you down
I'm a search-light soul they say
But I can't see it in the night
I'm only faking
When I get it right
When I get it right
Cause I fell on
Black days
I fell on
Black days
How would I know
That this could be my fate
How would I know
That this could be my fate
So what you wanted to see good
Has made you blind
And what you wanted to be yours
Has made it mine
So don't you lock up something
That you wanted to see fly
Hands are for shaking
No not tying
No not tying
I sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
Yeah, I sure don't mind
I sure don't mind a change
I sure don't mind a change
But I fell on black days
I fell on black days
How would I know
That this could be my fate
How would I know
That this could be my fate
How would I know
That this could be my fate
How would I know
That this could be my fate
I sure don't mind a change
Fell On Black Days
Released on Soundgarden's 2012 compilation album, 'Fell On Black Days' stands as a defining track of the grunge era, showcasing the band's signature blend of heavy distortion and melodic sensibility. Written by Chris Cornell and Matt Cameron, the song features Cornell's soaring vocals layered over a driving rhythm section, capturing the emotional intensity characteristic of their work in the early 1990s. While often associated with the band's debut album, this recording highlights the band's ability to fuse alternative rock with folk influences, creating a haunting atmosphere that resonated with fans worldwide. The track remains a staple of their discography, illustrating the band's lasting impact on alternative music and their capacity to evoke deep personal reflection through their sound.