Sea Of Sorrow
Alice In Chains · Music Bank [1999]
Mind, of destructive taste
I choose...to stroll amongst the waste
That was your heart
Lost in the dark
Call off the chase
Walls of thought, strong and high
As my castle crumbles with time...
I think of you
Oh, yes I do
Such a crime
[CHORUS]
You opened fire...and your mark was true
You opened fire...aim my smilin' skull at you
You opened fire...
I live tomorrow, you I'll not follow
As you wallow in a sea of sorrow
Lines cut across my face
Why you laugh at my disgrace
I'll never know
How far to go
To reach that place
[CHORUS]
I choose...to stroll amongst the waste
That was your heart
Lost in the dark
Call off the chase
Walls of thought, strong and high
As my castle crumbles with time...
I think of you
Oh, yes I do
Such a crime
[CHORUS]
You opened fire...and your mark was true
You opened fire...aim my smilin' skull at you
You opened fire...
I live tomorrow, you I'll not follow
As you wallow in a sea of sorrow
Lines cut across my face
Why you laugh at my disgrace
I'll never know
How far to go
To reach that place
[CHORUS]
Sea Of Sorrow
Released on the 1999 compilation Music Bank, "Sea Of Sorrow" stands as a defining track in the discography of Alice In Chains, the Seattle-based grunge and alternative metal band. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending heavy, downtuned riffs with the emotive, baritone vocals of Layne Staley. As part of the band's extensive catalogue from the late 1990s, the recording captures the raw intensity and melodic sensibilities that characterized their work during this era. The track remains a staple of their live performances and has been widely recognized as a key contribution to the grunge genre's legacy, showcasing the band's ability to merge aggression with melancholic storytelling.