Take Her Out
Alice In Chains · Black Gives Way To Blue [2009]
I feel time is draggin on
Aren't you getting tired of me?
Whinging overdrawn
Faceless, blind
Want to take her out again
She's not just mine
Want to take her out again
In a bodiless embrace
Thriving I have grown
Fickle changing grip replaced
Choking take it all
Faceless, blind
Want to take her out again
She's not just mine
Want to take her out again
Dedicated, true to form
Still the only one
Only guarantee
Continue after I am done
Faceless, blind
Want to take her out again
She's not just mine
Want to take her out again
Take Her Out
Released on the 2009 album Black Gives Way To Blue, 'Take Her Out' stands as a poignant addition to Alice In Chains' discography, reflecting the band's enduring commitment to blending heavy metal with melodic sensibilities. The track exemplifies the group's signature sound, characterized by Layne Staley's emotive vocals and Jerry Cantrell's layered guitar work, which have defined their career since the grunge era. While the song does not explicitly reference specific events, it captures the raw emotional intensity and atmospheric depth that became hallmarks of their later recordings. As part of a collection of tracks exploring personal struggle and resilience, the recording contributes to the band's legacy as pioneers who successfully integrated alternative rock with hard rock elements, influencing countless subsequent artists in the genre.