Right Turn
Alice In Chains · Music Bank [1999]
But it's so hard to penetrate pig-thick skin
I'm 'bout as low as I can get
I'd leave but I can't forget
Still I wonder why it ain't right, mmm it ain't right, oooh
Ain't right, mmm it ain't right, yeah
'Bout as low as she can get
She'll leave me but she won't forget
And she wonders why she ain't right, she ain't right
Ain't right, she ain't right
Now we're as low as we can get
Can't leave and can't forget
We ain't right, we ain't right
Not right, we ain't right
Well it's hard to believe that somebody tricked you
when you can see you were only high
It's all up to you so you gamble
flat on your face and into the fire
Right Turn
Released on the 1999 compilation Music Bank, "Right Turn" stands as a defining track for Alice In Chains, blending the band's signature sludge metal with melodic sensibilities. The song features Layne Staley's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a haunting, almost operatic tone that contrasts sharply with the driving, distorted guitar riffs typical of the grunge era. As part of a collection of rare and unreleased material, the recording captures the band's raw energy and evolving sound during the late 90s. The track remains a staple for fans of the group, showcasing the intricate interplay between the rhythm section and Staley's emotive lyrics that explore themes of emotional turmoil and resilience.