Rotten Apple
Alice In Chains · Jar Of Flies [1994]
Innocence is over
Over
Hey ah na na
Ignorance is spoken
Spoken
Confidence is broken
Broken
Sustenance is stolen
Stolen
Arrogance is potent
Potent
[CHORUS]
What I see is unreal
I've written my own part
Eat of the apple, so young
I'm crawling back to start
Hey ah na na
I repent tomorrow
Tomorrow
I suspend my sorrow
Sorrow
[CHORUS]
Hey ah na na
A romance is fallen
Fallen
Recommend you borrow
Borrow
[CHORUS]
Hey ah na na [4x]
Rotten Apple
Rotten Apple stands as a defining track from Alice In Chains' 1994 EP, Jar of Flies. Recorded during a period of intense creativity following the death of Layne Staley's bandmate, the song showcases the band's signature blend of heavy grunge and melancholic introspection. The recording features the distinctive vocal interplay between Staley and William DuVall, capturing the raw emotional weight that characterized the group's mid-nineties output. As part of a critically acclaimed release that proved the band could thrive outside of a traditional full-length album, the track highlights their ability to craft atmospheric, haunting rock. The song remains a testament to the group's enduring influence on alternative metal, offering listeners a glimpse into the darker, more somber side of their celebrated discography.

