Dam That River

Alice In Chains · Live [2000]

i broke you in the canyon

i drowned you in the lake

you a snake that i would trample

only thing i'd not embrace

oh, you couldn't dam that river

and maybe i don't give a damn anyway

so you couldn't dam that river

and it washed me so far away

i pushed and then you stumbled

i kicked you in the face

you stare at me so hollow

got to keep that killin' pace

oh, you couldn't dam that river

and maybe i don't give a damn anyway

so you couldn't dam that river

and it washed me so far away

i burned the place around you

i hit you with a rake

you piss upon my candle

so proving you're a fake

oh, you couldn't dam thar river

and maybe i don't give a damn anyway

so you couldn't dam that river

and it washed me so far away

Dam That River

Recorded live in 2000, 'Dam That River' by Alice in Chains stands as a powerful testament to the band's grunge-era intensity. The track features the iconic vocal delivery of Layne Staley, characterized by his signature melodic yet gritty style, layered with the band's signature heavy guitar riffs. As part of the 'Live [2000]' album, the recording captures the raw energy of their performances during this period, showcasing the evolution of their sound following the release of 'Jar of Flies'. The song exemplifies the emotional depth and sonic weight that defined Alice in Chains' discography, blending hard rock aggression with melodic sensibilities that became hallmarks of their work.