Alice In Chains - Nutshell (MTV Unplugged - HD Video)

“Nutshell” by Alice In Chains from MTV Unplugged
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Lyrics:
We chase misprinted lies
We face the path of time
And yet I fight, and yet I fight this battle all alone
No one to cry to, no place to call home
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

[@vooshoos]

You don't get out of the car until this song is over.

[@dggjr1759]

So true

[@motoxrider450]

Then I never get out of the car....cuz it’s on repeat...😔

[@andrewjkeeganiv]

@@motoxrider450 Better get comfy in there

[@elgringo2852]

This band is very seldom played in Germany, I am 26 years old and heard alice in chains for the first time 2 weeks ago, although they are so well known.🤷‍♂️ But really a beautyful song!

[@jumper1294]

@@elgringo2852 welcome to the fanbase brother, you're never too late. I recommend this entire set of unplugged songs if you haven't heard it, absolutely mind blowingly good. Also nirvana's unplugged set as well, also incredible.

[@Lokye]

this song sounds like heaven but hurts like hell

[@najerahjamil2818]

Perfect description. Damn

[@arungurung6340]

How philosophical! How true!

[@Jackgartpit666]

DANGGGG

[@carlogambino2160]

Your exactly right

[@bjones47059]

Man…

[@yuriandres]

22 years without Layne Staley as of today. April 5th, 2024. Rest easy you beautiful torture soul.

[@swamp-nymph]

❤

[@gabreilphillips593]

❤️

[@jeremyhyde9917]

❤️

[@fofase]

❤️‍🩹

[@recott84]

We miss you, Layne. Fly on!

[@Vlad-du6nu]

I've had enough I'm choosing me over the junk on my way to rehab wish me luck all...2023 update... your love and thoughts have meant so much to me...I've been clean but it's always gonna be a work in progress probably for the rest of my life...but that's ok because I know I'm worth the work...love each other and most importantly...love yourself ❤️ ...2024 update...man I just wanted to say I love you guys ❤️....we can do anything we put our minds to ❤️

[@thezucc7885]

Good luck man🤘

[@plated3390]

Vlad the Evil good luck 💙

[@jamieannmeiners890]

Good luck! 💕

[@marynpadovani6754]

prayers ♥️

[@jeffbrazil6950]

Crush it Vlad!! You can do it.

[@DanielDanger420]

8 years clean as of yesterday. I made it.

[@salioumbodji8516]

Keep it up man! Not many can say they've done this. One of a kind.

[@mattsmagicmycology21295]

3 years off meth and bars

[@ledio015]

So good to hear bro. Hope u never fall into those pits of hell again

[@davidmotta8193]

Congrats bro

[@YanksOnTop]

God bless you guys. Keep it up!

[@averageaustralian7488]

“I’d feel better dead” hits hard

[@DRRADSTONE]

I am watching this on April 5th, 2024. Layne Staley died exactly 22 years ago today as of the time I wrote this comment. The incredible impact this man had during his short life. RIP Layne, you are easily one of the best of all time, you will be remembered forever.

[@user-sk9vi2ql8b]

exactly this. RIP Layne, gone but never forgotten

[@Prometheuspredator]

RIP, Layne. You are dearly missed. Must say if AIC was among the populous of today they would still receive the same type attention, fan base, and recognition by today's generation. I do not believe there would be any difference in their notoriety.

[@godzillahardisksson5594]

And yesterday it was 28 years ago they recorded this unplugged session. April 10th 1996. Thank you Layne for blessing us with this masterpiece before departing this world❤️

[@brettcarter9612]

yep a day after my birthday, April 4th, always felt a connection to him, fuck I miss this guy

[@eonsislept207]

The older I get the more I realize this one of the best songs ever written.

[@SirMo]

Yup. It's been 30 years since this song was released. And it is the most beautiful song I've heard.

[@jasonpender2147]

No the best song ever written was by a stooge of Christ and his minions.

[@TXRangersfanCardCeollector]

Same

[@tonychambers4421]

Short of Wish You Were Here you are corr

[@Audreanna1027]

I am now 33 years old but my dad turned me on to this song about 4 years ago. I was deep in heroin/fetynal addiction. As I was listening to this song he told me how Layne Staley was found by his mother after an OD and I can honestly say there isn't not 1 other song out there that catches me like this. Happy to say Dec 27th I'll be 3 years clean!!

[@ranchintime2207]

Happy for you man. You are a gift to the world. Stay strong, you're more powerful than you know

[@davidmiller-zf8zl]

Good job man. That's a true accomplishment.

[@Audreanna1027]

I'm actually a girl lol...thanks tho ☺️

[@davidmiller-zf8zl]

@@Audreanna1027 that's even more impressive tbh. Glad you're in a better place now.

[@Audreanna1027]

@@davidmiller-zf8zl Thankyou!

[@robertcronin6603]

That bass, people... listen to that bass...it's *everything*

[@denomizotakh]

Ok we get it , you play bass

[@hardygaming3454]

Friends don’t let friends get haircuts, the bass sounds so good on this whole concert

[@emanuelmoinhos2452]

Same feeling here

[@brandi6087]

Yes that bass is so haunting. Made me buy one and take lessons at 39 yrs old.

[@robertcronin6603]

@@denomizotakh Actually, no - I just appreciate the bass in this song...assume, much?

[@mikevogel8698]

No way anyone could not like this song. No freaking way. You can feel his pain in a sense that exceeds the boundaries of possession and obsession.

[@tronlorne9328]

There are songs that actually save peoples lives. This is one of them.

[@timfrost08]

Not his sadly

[@johndillingerthebiker5760]

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive.

[@crackk7618]

damn

[@jupiter8512]

fucking truth, hurts

[@mattwilner3848]

so true

[@jimmybob3756]

When we lose a loved one it is hard but when you watch that loved one die before death it is hard...how can I help?...what should I do?...help?.... Love to all that are looking for help....I know no words will help...

[@nickidavis5541]

That's deep but so true

[@TheBrentewilliams]

Went to rehab, the junk won for 22 years, found my place in the world now, 3 yrs clean. Amazing

[@jeremyholder8568]

Over 20 years active addict. Clean 4 years now.

[@charlenepickett6414]

Great job! I know it isn't easy but recovery is better than prison or overdosing!

[@adavalt8272]

Glad you're all still here

[@patrickmuldoon3592]

Yes sir we do Recover I got 6plus

[@charlenepickett6414]

@@patrickmuldoon3592 that is awesome! Keep on going in a positive direction bc not everybody makes it or has the balls or will to change so kudos to you! Respect and best wishes! You can do this!

[@aviationincidentrecontruction]

I don't think I've listened to a song where the bassline complements the chords so beautifully. Simple but packs such a punch.

[@ANNUNAKTRACKS]

The way he just walks in sits down, pulls chair closer to the mic and immediately gives us one of the best songs ever recorded no matter how sad it is in retrospect. You’re missed bro 🫡

[@ANNUNAKTRACKS]

What’s really sad is Jerry knew it was closing in on the end of

[@derricka.mccormick6548]

This song hits differently when you've been battling depression, by yourself. One love everyone

[@HDIVISION69]

💯

[@josephjackson5888]

One love man

[@traymoon4005]

Much love !

[@derekspringer1388]

I feel your pain bud....it hurts more than just us

[@stefanodallolmo7335]

How are you now mate??

[@xebechen7054]

People in this crowd are literally the luckiest humans on the Earth.

[@albertguzman5915]

He was so high that he didn't know where he was

[@melissanic.9521]

The crowd had no idea how truly blessed they were, until Layne was no longer here 😞

[@lilalvi10]

Have you heard the story of this? This dude was so fucked up he begged not to preform. He went out there and fucking killed it, this man is a fucking legend

[@thomasthompson6864]

Not true

[@grungegirl1065]

They sure were! This is the best Unplugged I've heard. So deep, emotional...and beautiful. Considering the backstory behind it (online as well for those who aren't familiar) they came so close to "was it going to happen?" and they did an unbelievably amazing performance without many rehearsals! Its not the same without Layne. He was such an integral part of the band! I can't listen to them anymore. I miss those days...

[@Thatcarspotterguy]

I really needed to hear this tonight. Things are so bad in my life right now. Never been so fucking depressed. Miss you Layne. You remind me of better days.

[@RubyPeri]

I’m so sorry you’re going through a hard time. I’m sending you all the strength and courage that you need to get you through. Don’t give up you deserve to be in this world.

[@Thatcarspotterguy]

@@RubyPeri thank you for those kind words

[@RubyPeri]

@@Thatcarspotterguy you know how they say take it day by day? If necessary, take it second by second. Because sometimes a whole day can seem like it’s eons away. Give yourself grace and be compassionate towards yourself. Always remember that no one will love you like you love you.

[@greggallo7262]

Hang in there garrylee!

[@stoolsample4431]

Hang in there man! I went thru a split up 5 years ago and everything I thought I knew I had to relearn basically. I even had a few guns in my mouth several times and the sad thing was that it was comfortable. The only thing I can think of is God but not sure why yet. I know deep down I'm a good person but I have a hell of a hard shell to crack thru for the next person(pity them). I wish you all the luck

[@ItsAlpa]

0:45 I love how you can visually see him trying to hide the smile from the loud crowd cheers as he comes out. You can tell he loved that moment. God rest his soul

[@stephen9302]

These unplugged sessions in the 90's are MASTERPIECES of music history!!

[@laurawatters914]

That is a fact!! 😊💓🤘✌️

[@WillieZekeBrad]

The weirdest thing. I was a teen in the 90s and i didnt like unplugged.. well into my adulthood now i prefer unplugged!

[@searing7549]

This one and R.EM.’s are the tops for me.

[@stephen9302]

@searing7549 REM were my favorite band growing and saw them in concert- flawless performance!!

[@djmoonchild01]

Yup, recorded em all on vhs as they premiered n watched em over n over again🎉👍🤘

[@whoohaaXL]

Four chords, Em7, G, D, Cadd9 and two paragraphs of lyrics. More emotion than anything you could ever compare it to.

[@stratocaster1960]

And half step down tune to

[@chrisg5107]

Love this acoustic set but this one song could really use that electric lead….so sweet

[@whoohaaXL]

@@chrisg5107 I have to agree there. Cantrell's lead is so haunting

[@chrisg5107]

@@whoohaaXL The acoustic version is nice too. I guess it’s good to have both. 👍

[@shasmi93]

I mean moonlight sonata by a sir Ludwig Van Beethoven has more emotion and ZERO words. But yes I agree this song is a damn masterpiece. I should say it will live as long as mr Beethoven’s music.

[@nicholasappelhans4987]

This song hits hard. We all face the battles alone. We keep fighting every day in the hope of someone loving us for who we are.

[@kimberlypateoates]

So true !

[@gemlayne1400]

Well said

[@missme7576]

💜🖤💜

[@ehayes21]

But if I cant be my own Id feel better dead..

[@jackiep5009]

Kudos to the producer that got this performance down. One of the most haunting moments in Grunge.

[@thewarriorsgarden-83]

As a Marine coming home from Iraq in 2004 and having my family fall apart almost immediately, I listened to this song and the rest of their unplugged set every day alone in my apartment as I rebuilt my life from scratch. This song SAVED MY LIFE. It reminded me of what true beauty could be if I kept fighting and never gave up. Thank you Layne and thank you AIC. Thank you dearly. And to anyone reading this who's fighting demons of any kind, keep fighting the good fight, keep hanging on. It will not always be this way. Don't let this world harden your heart, believe in yourself and above all, live with love and humility ALWAYS. S/F.

[@KroD313]

Thanks for those words bro. Hope all is well sir.

[@thewarriorsgarden-83]

@@KroD313 Thank you. All is indeed well. Life is beautiful isn't it?!

[@KroD313]

@@thewarriorsgarden-83 Not mine I'm a suicidal depressed fuck up bro. And being fat and ugly doesn't help either. But life moved on with or without me.

[@KroD313]

@@thewarriorsgarden-83 Thank you for your service sir. True hero

[@thewarriorsgarden-83]

Thank you very much, however I'm no hero, but I was lucky enough to know and stand beside many. And I've fucked things up way more than I've ever won. It's not how many times we fall, but how many times we've stood back up. I was depressed and suicidal after the war and after loosing my family and gained almost 80 pounds in a year or so. Now I manage a chain of gyms and am in better shape than when I was in the military. The story of your life is not written in your failures, for in failing there are lessons to learn but only if you keep your heart open. It's not easy but it is worth it. Train yourself to look for and find the good in any situation. The thing itself is not bad, only our perception of the thing, once we are able to stand back and look from different perspectives we will realize the power to change the thing, obesity, depression, whatever it may be, exists inside of us. Everything you need to succeed and be happy is already inside you. I know it sounds corny but I swear it's the truth. Infinite potential exists within all of us. This is why it's so important to believe in yourself. Others will quit on you. It's just part of life. But you must never quit on yourself.

[@robbob5302]

Unplugged was the best idea MTV ever had.

[@mikestahlman8225]

100%

[@christlucca6695]

You've never seen liquid television

[@waynekerr8003]

Better than teen mom and catfish.... Yeah, u are right.

[@otherseyes4439]

The best

[@turns2ashes]

MTV is a joke shell of itself now, so sad

[@MaryRoberts-pq5ts]

the closest anyone has come to singing at their own funeral. just so haunting and such an amazing performance

[@amyamestoy3469]

The funeral is meaningless when the soul has long gone.

[@eddiemoney1093]

Yeah he lived another 6 years after this though if you can call it that. Nirvana's unplugged was actually much closer to Kurt playing his own funeral.

[@tlrutko312]

Lost my heart and soul of 39 yrs last Sunday and NEEDED this song. I just wish I had the capability to have given you a portion of the love you unconditionslly gave to me. You deserved so much better. And I will live with that regret eternally. I Love You Rita.

[@TinaTucker-LKT]

Me too n I'm 39 now .. I feel ur pain.. but I'm trying to get though it.. I died 3 times this past year..

[@kz6713]

Trying to do the right thing is hard when all you believed in was nothing, nothing leads to nothing and nothing has purpose, so the best thing to do is go out burning out doing drugs and having fun. After my senses came back to me and I've been clean a few years from ice and boy, I realize I did things wrong. Some people don't forgive.

[@neozzickmixes3987]

The worst feeling of being alone is when you're alone in a crowd. RIP Layne

[@virginiaknighten4687]

@Chris blessings to you Chris. I hope someday soon you will be able to go outside...

[@ms-nu2vm]

Such a true statement to the core😭

[@kimberlymayes4061]

Yes 💔

[@joereyes5520]

Not many can understand that statement.

[@brienmaybe.4415]

Its both the same. Lying to yourself is worse.

[@sinightowl5289]

That is one of the most beautiful bass tones I’ve ever heard

[@mattjohnson9469]

Yes, and the slide during the 1st verse is sublime.

[@jeanfrancois125]

Yes

[@hearliestheglobe8423]

Yes Yes YES!

[@vitorfrois]

oh boy when mike comes in, picks the bass and play turururudumdum OH BOY

[@lilnarm_smoothblaze]

The greatest

[@agus_96]

April 2024 anyone?

[@mrs.interpret]

at least once a month i watch this😊 i know someone who was there too🥹

[@heaveenss]

+

[@devinriddle2491]

I will never stop watching this performance, he knew this was it saddest shit ever

[@thiagom.3097]

😢

[@lawdog1918]

​I as well watch this at least once a month ​@@mrs.interpret

[@WillJohn-wb7fy]

"If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead." It hits DEEP, I don' know but the moment after the line, there's something in me that needed it.

[@mr000pedro000]

I spent the 90's with a needle in my arm, listening nirvana and Alice in chains, now I'm 15 years sober and I have a beautiful daughter. Thank you God! Rest in peace Layne.

[@melaniemontoya8049]

That's fucken AMAZING!!! 15 Years wow!!! Some never see a year. So proud.....even if I don't know you

[@thoyo]

That's awesome man!

[@louzapantis]

You’re an inspiration to us all!

[@bricktop6402]

Brilliant mate nice one

[@UhhSure2012]

Im still fightin the good fight now against fet n dope... Got app at rehab 2m. Had a dream my ex who overdosed n died was wit me n all we did was hug. Sucks havin no one to share that wit it really fucked me up like she knows wat im goin thru

[@NothingSuitsMeLikeASuit]

The bass in this song is absolutely incredible... actually everyone is flawless....what a performance

[@jordanbuckner1023]

Fuckin A! It sounds killer!

[@marvinzimmerman1878]

@@jordanbuckner1023 right?!

[@gasmaskboi19371945]

Those slides and weird overtones just add so much to the song. Mike Inez is great with an acoustic!

[@NothingSuitsMeLikeASuit]

@@gasmaskboi19371945 deff the slides that do it, perfect placements and timing, simple but effective!

[@chrismartinelli3756]

I second that. Great accoustic rendition

[@guillaumepoulin3522]

I've said it and i'm gonna say it again. this is the most powerful live performance I've ever heard. Pure emotion from Layne, and that bass tone is so tasty

[@taylorgregg9633]

“If I can’t be my own I’d feel better dead” 22 months clean from shooting up fent off and on for 7 years

[@tamsmith291]

Respect! Keep going with the clean life.

[@mikepeverelli7472]

This guy was a living cadaver back then, he came out from nowhere, hiding needle scars and dead eyes, sat down, and sang the crap out of it with such control and sweetness in his voice. This moment was out of this world. Just magical

[@danielchristie2519]

Just like how kurt cobain was also going through tuff stuff as well, both of em suffering through shit but still putting on 2 of the greatest live acoustic performances of all time

[@mikepeverelli7472]

Kurt wasnt messed up like Layne for the unplugged

[@danielchristie2519]

@@mikepeverelli7472 not on the exact level but he was suffering from heroin withdrawal and alot of mental issues with Courtney love that led to his suicide months later

[@mikepeverelli7472]

​@danielchristie2519 yeeeeeeeaaaaah I don't think Kurt killed himself but hey... Who cares now... Layne is dead, Kurt is dead, the important is : drug leads to f*cking tragedies.

[@joeanthony761]

I know. The unplugged show really felt like Layne coming out to sing at what he knew would be his eventual funeral. The candles. The vibe. The sound. He did this all for a reason.

[@arturorex9592]

So badass how Layne walks in, sits down and immediately starts singing.

[@HEYitzED]

I get choked up every single time when he makes his way to the stage and the entire crowd just erupts.

[@paulbackhard6315]

In reality that took five odd takes , he was fucked by then the smack had ripped him apart .

[@lisahernandez7313]

I thought the exact same!! Just sits down and is on point instantly

[@richardleedy5055]

Indeed. I thought the same thing.

[@youtubesgay]

​@@HEYitzED YES. Goosebumps on arms. Tears in eyes.

[@0000Endgfgv]

This song gives depression to depression. So powerful and so sad. R.I.P. Layne And Mike ✝️

[@moosehose]

22 years ago today we lost this beautiful soul. I miss Layne.

[@carlh.h.2242]

Anyone else think Alice In Chains is the best Unplugged performance ever aired?

[@madmexican1002]

Yep..One of the best bands of the nineties my man.

[@cormudgeoneire7933]

Without doubt..ambience ..sound quality and you can tell the band are glad to be playing again..

[@elysevandeleur1568]

Nirvana unplugged was also legendary tho

[@jonathankoziol6573]

One of the best, they had some other really good ones like Queensryche

[@tedg2003]

Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Pearl Jam hands down the best performances. Oh and Fleetwood Mac🤤

[@waynebeard4605]

How to bring a grown man to tears. I can't listen to this without thinking of everyone that's gone. Mom and Dad, my 17 year old son, Layne and everyone else. I'll see you again.

[@supermutharunna3118]

It's okay and my condolences.. that's the power of Layne Staley.

[@arrecchartruese7206]

Layne has that effect on those that truly loved and appreciated him in all his broken, beautiful glory. Sending you much love for the grief of your losses.

[@sheholdsontillmay462]

you will.

[@marcusrios8517]

I'm sorry for your loss. A father of three, I just can't imagine.

[@KnobCreekBandit]

Stay alive, stay loving, stay strong brother. I wish and pray you much love. It sucks, but it's ok to fight this battle with your chest high. Stay strong my friend, don't ever commit suicide. Don't ever do it while your down. People love you

[@RebelNChic]

A tradition i started to make a while ago it's to watch both Nirvana and Alice in Chains unplugged on April 5 every year

[@jacobcamp5108]

I’m gonna start that to except just AIC

[@RebelNChic]

@@jacobcamp5108 I'm glad you are!

[@typingexploits]

Layne comes out, sits down and belts out a performance most artists would end their night on.

[@dashodell]

So well put. Definitely one of the greats.

[@brettmartin4543]

Sits down and goes to work. Pro

[@bimse8013]

Well said... And so true man. What a great voice, it gives me the thrills event after soo Many years.

[@Bluepimp303]

That's a gangsta walk!!

[@Slinging.Wrenches]

Um, did you see the nirvana unplugged, just like this one, they were writing music history and never knew it. #RipLayne #RipKurt #RipSeattleMusic

[@losferwords100]

How Layne just walks out, soul already dead but body still alive, and belts this song out perfectly just shows the talent he had. Layne functioning at 25% if that is far better than most vocalists today at 100%. Truly a hauntingly beautiful performance that goes down in the books as one of the greatest of all time.

[@Poetikaliz]

Jim Morrison would be proud, oh wait he is now partying like hell, heaven beside them

[@hammercrg]

You’ve got that backwards, his soul is very much alive, it’s his body that’s cooked out but he still had a great voice for someone in that physical condition.

[@ryangoshorn2283]

spot on

[@mikezentack3723]

Sad af but glorious

[@zumazoomzoom7632]

Man put his soul in his voice

[@mseparker6]

He just steps on stage sits down and makes magic.

[@christopherderamo1694]

This is my opinion....The most POWERFUL MTV Unplugged song ever! So sorry the pain he was in and for others who have the same pain. My love and prayers!

[@OjciecMroku]

I'm a simple man, They playin' nutshell, I'm cryin'

[@BrunoHenriqueguitar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rZoWmnjNVnodE

[@Helo735]

Thought you were dead, homie.

[@transgender_penguin]

I miss you Patrick

[@marcthomas5641]

Glad it isnt just me. Seen enough of this World to know it isnt my home. They can play this at my funeral. Heroin is a cruel mistress indeed.

[@jaydee0187]

My god,is that u Patrick?

[@beccamartin939]

Man that bassline is so beautiful and clean with a hint of darkness which is fitting

[@Lanzingleee]

damn right.. intro with the bass start, perfect sound

[@waynedowling6593]

Exactly what i was thinking, that baseline is perfect!

[@ash9963]

I was thinking the same thing

[@stephen9302]

Best bassline is on the beginning if "Would?"

[@benkruger3743]

So powerful

[@AndJusticeForAll...1985]

Seeing this, im fighting back tears. Im 38 years old. Fucked my life up early, dope, prison, living crazy. Im clean and sober now, dont break any laws, live the straight and narrow. But ive never been more depressed than I am now. Thinking back is so painful because of such a sharp contrast. So sharp it's like two different people. Anyways, I love AIC, Layne was a bad ass man. RIP. It's also depressing seeing this once great country be flushed down the tubes. It's heartbreaking what we have let these people do to our country. While we just sit here and do absolutely nothing. We deserve everything we get for that...

[@olmase]

Keep doing the right things brother. Use your shortcomings as lessons. Everyone’s screwed up at some point. All you can do is look ahead and focus on your future. You only get one life, don’t spend the rest of it dwindling on past mistakes.

[@lalarobert]

The way he drops the tone of his voice at 2:46 expressed so much emotion.

[@josephhernandez7863]

thats layne staley the goat

[@brendanmcg8566]

This is the best sounding bass tone that ever existed.

[@stevemay6613]

I agree completely

[@Paul_onions]

I watched it again after I read this and you’re right, it’s ridiculous.

[@debmc2291]

Totally. The best.

[@bryanchrist8876]

I just told my wife as this sing was playing, "I want to look up the tableture for this song.". I wanna learn it. This whole album has bass lines like this.

[@csnymoodiesfan]

And that’s when I went out and bought a bass.

[@LburgVAGuy]

It's almost as if he knew his own fate.There's a sadness in his voice that will never be replicated

[@sirbader1]

I heard someone say it was like singing at your own funeral.

[@brianpinion5844]

he did ! all of us addicts do ! some are just in denial , we only have 3 choices , locked up , sober up , or covered up ! why do we still do it to ourselves ? That i dont know ! ive lost my wife kids home , everything and only thing i thinking about is how to get my next fix sad , pathetic anyway ya want to look at it. i hate this saying but, it is what it is !

[@enydee]

@@brianpinion5844 It is what you make it out to be. Please for the sake of your children, go to rehab. Don't just give up and accept whatever's coming. Your children and your family need you, I can promise you that. And sometimes there is such thing as being too late. You can do this, I'm rooting for you brother ❤️

[@vipergtsmre]

He totally knew. Such a loss. Its a very tough fight (ive been down that path) with never ending pain for you and even more when you realize what you've done to everyone around you. Never give up.

[@noelmurphy406]

U have many more choices my friends. Fresh air, healthy foods, water and exercise, always a good start. Ain’t easy but well worth it 🙏

[@daltonjellis4675]

Lord almighty if anything when i get to heaven if i make it through the door let me see this man perform please he has that voice that makes me just 😢😢

[@oscarroman6568]

30 years old and i cry when i listen this song always alone

[@dannyc2898]

The worst pain in the world is being around a lot of people n feeling alone

[@PlayBetterJazz]

That's how living in Los Angeles is for me. I need to get the hell out of here.

[@felixaustead3807]

Damn, that struck a chord. It is quite a bad feeling, but hearing someone else acknowledge the sentiment feels somewhat comforting... Thanks, Danny.

[@felixaustead3807]

@Nathan Foster I'm sorry you feel that way, Nathan. Are drugs a reason why you now have limited social interaction? If so, there's likely at least one other option where you're neither dead nor alone. Give this stranger a shout if you need to chat it out bro. Good luck and much love.

[@ruinerfixxxer]

Read Charles Bukowskis view on being alone. Itll give you a new perspective.

[@jralana3618]

feeling alone or totally out of place or both!

[@indowithbadenglish3775]

I will talk about that perfect bass line

[@chrisman4568]

Talk to me Indo

[@ivanoropeza40]

Bass ITS GREAT

[@FriendOfN0ne]

this is what my musician friends first noticed. everyone immediately was like wtf how does that acoustic bass sound so fucking good. haha. one of the best performances of all time

[@bnasty5614]

puar junkhead and would from the singles release party is legitimately one of the best performances ever caught on camera and laynes voice is so ridiculously good I don’t know how to describe it.

[@davidlogsdon7767]

@@FriendOfN0ne absolutely. They typically don't. I think they're running his through a defretter pedal to get that sound.

[@mikehussain7776]

I've been hooked for 33 years, cocaine and alcohol, clean now for 6 years. I'm never going back to that disgusting way of life! For everyone who's in rehab : DON'T GIVE UP, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, YOU CAN DO IT!

[@Ty_67GoodGuy]

When I'm in times of depression this song really gets to me. I can just listen to it all day.

[@1134nd]

"if I can't be my own, id feel better dead" might be the most powerful line in lyrical history.

[@nightwingbaby]

Verdade universal!

[@perryneum]

Easy now.

[@Cisco4081]

"And yet I fight, and yet I fight this battle all alone. No one to cry to, no place to call home". Shit hits home for me

[@Bob-hz6fp]

#im14andthisisdeep

[@ricksanchez3785]

​@@Bob-hz6fp #im100andhatemyself

[@markk7731]

If I can't be my own, I'd fell better dead. Those words resonated in 1993, still do in 2024.

[@marcingrzywacz9006]

The greatest unplugged performance of all time. Layne is the best singer ever.

[@nialld2638]

Layne walks up to mic and gives the best vocal performance of all time. Goosebumps every time

[@samsschool3639]

Flawless timing from walking up to the mic to starting to sing

[@morganparker6629]

He just sits down and 2 seconds later just starts singing … the best performance. He went to the mic and boom

[@Kreepyb5]

My thoughts as well

[@SolicitorRandolph]

Literally just walks up and does it. 10/10

[@idiot_rat]

I hope ur doing alright, my man

[@dangosselin88]

Layne died 19 years ago today; he was dying here and not only did he give one of the best performances of all time, he still gave a better performance than anybody today. RIP Layne you were one of the greatest singers to ever live, we miss you.

[@PikkaBird]

This whole show was heartbreaking. You can tell something is not right with Layne, his spirit and power isn't there. It gave some of the songs a more somber feeling, but I thought it was so scary to see and hear this back then.

[@ArchitectGG]

When I first saw this, I thought Mike's guitar said "Friends don't let friends use". I kinda wish it did say that.

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

I made this exact comment almost a year ago and some random fan tried telling me me wasn’t dying cuz he lived six more years after this. Injecting heroin is dying and it got him.

[@katjawatson7154]

This is so heartbreaking. Why are the greatest people burdened with such pain.

[@bobbywhiteman9421]

Most of the credit goes to Cornell and cobain, and they were GREAT voices, butt layne was THE BEST, and their unplugged performance was the BEST ONE EVER!!nirvanas was badass and so was pearl jams, but CHAINS unplugged WAS THE BEST HANDS DOWN! So awesome that of the top 5 ever unplugged sessions were bands from this era and scene, nirvana was 1 pearl jam was 3rd, CHAINS was 5th, they should have been first butt nonetheless, AWESOME😀

[@user-ld5bb9mv9x]

Awww poor Layne trying not to cry and get emotional singing nutshell 😢awww i just wanna give Layne a big huge hug 🫂 and tell him it's okay i love you 😘😍🥰 you so much and i'll pray for you 😊🙏

[@Lizawrites]

Layne hands-down has the most sad and haunting voice ever. RIP. I wish I or anyone could have grabbed you and promised you weren’t alone.

[@plumpasmr]

ur so right 💔 I’m still here listening, almost one year sober 🙏 This performance hits different, but still fills mind and soul. A sober catharsis. ✨what you’re feeling is valid, but you’re not alone besties✨

[@jeffmichel4312]

Layne just walks out straight to the mic and just starts singing like a boss

[@janiechamplin8524]

he is the boss! lol

[@reeceplaisance]

It was great he did it again after so long so sad it got the best of him rip

[@raider101416]

Like it was his farewell, and god damn if it wasnt . Like a boss.

[@Luke-rt9bx]

Jeff Michel I thought it was sweet cause they gave him a big reaction and he didn’t put his hands up or anything just smirks and walks over to the mic

[@heatherjo989]

A true master at his craft.

[@idontknowmuch3441]

This song makes me miss a place that doesn’t exist

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

walkeronair ... ☮️ on 🌍

[@JustinMcNabbIreland]

Anemoia is the word for this

[@ryanmarshall482]

💯 facts

[@jasonvincion]

It might not exist anymore, but it did. I grew up in Seattle in the 80s and 90s, and Layne's voice in Nutshell and River of Deceit especially captures the feel of Seattle of those times. There was a sense of quiet melancholy in the area before tech came in and changed it dramatically. There will never be a way to go back to those times, but at least they still survive in the memories of those of us that were there, and through the voice of Layne Staley.

[@karenregnier5337]

It does exist every time I re watch these videos, over and over ...

[@niteporter]

Still the greatest song ever written to me. Jar of flies greatest album ever. Can't believe 30 years. Real music never dies. Layne Thomas Staley love n miss you. Thanks for everything

[@SHADYTALK_607]

AIC is in my top 3 bands of all time, to me they were grunge, I understand people say nirvana, but AIC could play some mind blowing mosh pitting song, and go right into one of the most beautiful songs ever like this one.

[@Urine_Urine_Urine]

My brother, age 26, died from the side effects of drug and alcohol addiction on October 8, 2020. The side effect was suicide in his case. He couldn't stop using. He wanted to stop. All the help was there. But he was too depressed to accept it. I am not mad at him for hanging himself. I'm an alcoholic as well, and I'm in active recovery; I'm 96 days clean and sober. I'll show my brother's 9 month old daughter (my beautiful niece) how much he loved her through always being there for her. That baby is mine now. She will not grow up without a father figure if I have anything to do about it. "THE MOMENT YOU ADMIT YOU ARE HOPELESS, YOU BECOME AT THAT VERY MOMENT, NO LONGER HELPLESS." -Fr. Joseph C. Martin

[@eightreasons566]

Bless you my friend and your niece. Live a beautiful life.

[@liljoe8667]

I lost my brother to...Also my sister same story as you just know your not alone and never give up the fight you have to live for yourself and let your brothers daughter live for herself and find her own path .... took me a long time to realize that. I tried being the father figure to only find out its not my place ..... you gotta live your life man for u noone else but you

[@Urine_Urine_Urine]

@@liljoe8667 I appreciate your story as well my friend. It sounds very much like you can relate to what my family and I are going through. I'll definitely keep that advice in mind, about raising my niece and all. I only want what's best for her. Thank you for telling me. Peace.

[@LooxJJ]

I wish you the strength and fortitude to go through the challenges. I am sure you will break through the chain and show your lovely niece how beautiful life can be. Wishing you the best of all.

[@LeakenaDoll]

Wish you all the best in life🙏🏻

[@timmytoscano9044]

Yet another late night listening to this in the dark with tears in my eyes. Please lord help me make it for my little girl.

[@jesseperera8735]

You can do it bro

[@ragingzim]

Don’t give up.

[@hannahstrength6065]

My dad told me he this song has always been his go to during his darkest moments and now he’s able to share it with me. As a woman who’s so grateful for my father, make it through for her. You can do this.

[@mariannegarcia2373]

Reading that was like a stab in the heart. I hope you make it through, brother!

[@mooglen5948]

you’ll make it through this. i’m 15 and am watching my dad through a rough time, my biggest fear is losing him. she needs you, i can’t stress this enough, please stay for her.

[@chriseyers3993]

Granted I was only 14 when they did this but I was really surprised that they choose Alice in Chains to do an acoustic set but they just killed it. All of those songs sounded incredible and hearing the emotion in Layne's voice was beautiful.

[@chrisbyars4422]

There will never be a time as culturally as significant as the 1990’s in the U.S.A. This song, this album, this band examplifies that. It was a perfect storm of music, culture and fashion. There will never be another time of this significance in this country. Ever

[@sharoncharper]

I yearn for that era so badly. When times were simpler, too. I'm 42 now but sometimes feel it was yesterday, that I could go back and it's right there.😞

[@MinusCube]

The moment when Layne walks in and just starts singing is one of my favourite moments in all of music

[@Jess-ky8mp]

It's very bittersweet

[@reverendwartooth8470]

Mine too man

[@MinusCube]

crepez Definitely! He was amazing

[@mikkelandersen7788]

Dear Minus Cube. You say it so absolut beautiful . All the best from Denmark

[@gootchdog1]

😭😭

[@ambivalentrants]

Layne Staley walks in, nonchalantly, almost disinterested and then sings with all of his heart, not his vocal cords. What a way to go out, rest in unchained peace, Layne, Kurt, Chris.

[@wdn4l535]

And Scott

[@Reservoirdog-be2df]

Spot on brother

[@eva9092]

We are just lucky enough to be blessed with their music. There will never be anyone else like them. I hope all they are jamming together somewhere, wherever they are

[@montanarobbins5562]

That's because he took a banger to last for the WHOLE SHOW it's a wonder he didn't die then 😔

[@junkhead_92]

@@wdn4l535 we must protect Eddie Vedder

[@ivana001vama]

He wasn't for this world, he was sent just for a while to grace us with his presence,to give us a glimpse of his magic. And then he went away, he went somewhere else to share his magic. Wherever you are Layne,you are loved.❤

[@deputydang8291]

Very good friend of mine named Markham was always into Alice in Chain like me, he was struggling with drugs pretty bad, mostly heroine. He got into a rehab and was doing really great, said he was clean and had good spirits. He played guitar and so I asked him to cover this song, he did and sent it to me. It was the last song he covered and recorded because unfortunately in the halfway house he was in, he was snuck heroine laced with fentanyl and due to being clean for months, when he did it, it killed him. His mother had called asking the roommates to check on him and found that he had died in his bed. RIP Mark, you were a great dude.

[@larkmacallan4257]

he died alone, faminshed and 80 lbs. this song was his most honest. a cry for help. fight addiction any way you can. this was a journal entry. don't let it be yours.

[@joshuachandlersan5014]

Go watch Man in a Box knowing what happened in the end.

[@Jadedfaeri]

it's not just the lyrics, it's Layne's haunting voice, it's Mike's deep bass, Sean's cracking drums, and Jerry's amazing guitar that pulls at your heartstrings. It's the TOTALITY of the song that makes it so amazing and timeless. It can apply to any situation not just drug abuse. Everyone faces the path of time, and lies, and at some point we all fight our battles alone.❤️

[@anthonybradshaw1545]

your a fucking poet ♥️♥️♥️

[@wlgj1341]

Not “just” drug abuse..?..how magnanimous from a crack head= its not “ just” about him…?

[@wlgj1341]

@@anthonybradshaw1545 it’s ‘you’re ‘…

[@wlgj1341]

Oh, well holler gee..is that what I said..?

[@wlgj1341]

Yeah..don’t understand why Alice didn’t just eliminate the storyline…?

[@SilentEchoes3]

This music will live on forever while the trash that is released nowadays becomes forgotten within a week. Yes there is still amazing music being made it just doesn't get the air time it deserves.

[@10304KH]

I had to learn to walk again after a traumatic injury. Very active person. Walked dogs everyday. Gym everyday. Twin 4 year olds that I wrestled every night and had to take a shower after putting them to bed. From that, to bed ridden for 5 months. I’ve been listening to AIC since they came out. But didn’t feel this song until I listed to it in bed feeling miserable. The verse “if I can’t be own, I’d feel better dead” hit me so hard. I know exactly how that feels. If I couldn’t walk and interact physically with my children, I honestly didn’t want to be alive. Knowing that, I put everything into recovery. No one knew that in my mind I wanted to be walking or to be dead. Well, I’m walking and playing again. It did work out. As you become set in your ways and what you want out of life, it is almost impossible to be different. Unfortunately that can mean death. I fully get that now.

[@brandymcevoy2481]

So weird that I am seeing this comment because I have the exact same experience! I was hit by a car but I was very active, mother of 4. I would listen to this over and over again and I would feel that line so hard. I, too, am walking (I luckily didn't have to relearn) again and almost fully healed with minor back issues left. Glad to hear you made it to the other side.

[@elvisrhys5950]

This is easily one of the top 5 best performances of all time.

[@WinstonSmith24]

I agree. The people who were in attendance that night are some of the luckiest people on Earth.

[@randallc8154]

Agreed brother, the talent and emotion is amazing

[@greglloyd147]

“ Down in a hole” #1 in my books, or did you mean the entire show… Because yes

[@WinstonSmith24]

@@greglloyd147 “Down in a hole” unplugged is my all-time favorite song. That entire show is gold.

[@dkossin]

Agreed. I heard this song for the first time camping. A car played the cd in a canyon in the mountains and it echoed and filled the air and night sky. Amazing band.

[@ryano460]

Can you imagine being there that night? No phones and crap. Witnessing such a pure, raw, emotional and iconic moment in (grunge)music history. All silent and in awe. Just goosebumps...

[@Flachmatuch]

This will go in history as one the greatest performances on record. Ever.

[@DimaGuitar]

@@Flachmatuch This IS already in history, since 1996 until forever!

[@pho3nix-]

I am so jealous of them

[@terraformthesun2896]

Ok boomer

[@vapordreams983]

TeChNoLoGy BaD gIvE mE lIkE

[@trevander1able]

Im forever living in the 90's (when it comes to music) i will never leave!! Best decade ever!!! I was 12 in 1990 - 21 by the end of '99. It's crazy how the music can take you back!!

[@beaubell5638]

Growing up in Jersey we only listened to hip-hop. My boy (white) put me up on AIC never knew y'all had so much pain in y'all music going thru the same things we go thru in the inner city, addiction, alcoholism, suicides, poverty and death around the corner. This song brought me to tears when I first heard it. I live in a better neighborhood now and my neighbor played this while cutting his grass. Brought back that feeling!! Black, white, red or yellow stay strong and love your fellow man!!!

[@Dennis-sq2nm]

Amen brother. We all go thru the same struggles just trying to make a living a be happy. Stay safe out there. 🙏

[@thomasbentin2205]

So be it!

[@allexisberry7367]

Hard times dont discriminate.

[@NicolePoliskey]

Beautiful message. xxoo

[@IcyHot311]

Yessss!! Amen

[@Top10Archive]

In case you wanted the lyrics to sing along to! "We chase misprinted lies We face the path of time And yet I fight And yet I fight This battle all alone No one to cry to No place to call home Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh My gift of self is raped My privacy is raked And yet I find And yet I find Repeating in my head If I can't be my own I'd feel better dead Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh"

[@heroesofhogan233]

How prophetic.

[@rafaelnascimento6941]

thanks dude

[@nermaldirtwater2832]

Gift of selfish rage not gift of rape

[@jethrot.5642]

Poétic.

[@cynicreviewer]

@@nermaldirtwater2832 No it's "gift of self is raped". He's referring to his identity and personality being metaphorically raped and dominated by addiction and suffering. Look up the lyrics if you don't believe me

[@DownBahdd]

I don’t use the word incredible very often but damn this performance was incredible.

[@Slicksloth66.6]

Truly was incredible

[@luismercado4145]

I keep playing this song while driving home from work. Rest easy Staley

[@caden0622]

Seeing Layne walk out and immediately sing “and yet I fight this battle alone...” is heart breaking.

[@pumpkin28ful]

We chase misprinted lines was the first thing he said but yea I feel you . On that bro .

[@freddysol7190]

Everytime I play this I start crying.

[@dazhutchy823]

@@pumpkin28ful lies not lines

[@jamief.8406]

@MKULTRA same

[@jamief.8406]

I cannot watch this without crying

[@mezzy91]

This performance to me has always felt like layne saying goodbye. Truely heartbreaking

[@CrunkErmmzmz]

@sappyx kurt coabin and layne were both struggling man): herion is one of an drug

[@alex26amn]

So true...

[@fozianizamuddin6074]

But he was alive till 2002?

[@caseytucker8373]

@@fozianizamuddin6074 yeah but he isolated himself for years and wouldn't see anyone until his death.

[@tommymyers684]

He was dying...and they all knew. It broke my heart....he was such an inspiration to me. Chris Cornell too.

[@matthewrandall2746]

Funny how nearly 30 years later this song still hits home and takes so many people to one of the darkest points in their lives. Some things seem so mundane and petty compared to what others are going through but if you’re struggling, you’re struggling. Life goes on, things get better. God bless.

[@JasonGuitarHand]

22 years... I never knew Layne, and yet I miss him so much... I miss him, not because I knew him... But his music made me know me better. The amount of times I would cry in darkness and listen to Alice in Chains, to feel his spirit telling me it'll be alright... It's a gift that I'll carry on till the next life. RIP Layne & Kurt.

[@CristianNicolae]

Grunge in peace, Layne! Forever missed.

[@benelsmore2308]

He's still with us if we keep his music alive!

[@grungemetalhd1668]

Ben Elsmore i listen to Alice every day

[@dotz2457]

i bleed alice in chains.

[@jasonwade5270]

True

[@dannie2712]

AiC arent really grunge but yeah Layne had an incredible voice.

[@achilles.heel.90]

I wish Layne, Chris, Kurt won the battle against depression and addiction.

[@AudreyArequipa]

I wish Chester did too

[@driftingthroughthisplace5898]

I wish Jim Morrison did too

[@nickwancho]

kurt was murdered dude. he never had the chance to try.

[@user-wo5tc9ux7u]

@@AudreyArequipa chester wasn't a grunge artist

[@nickwancho]

@Spew Sideways lol yea I'm a dickhead for thinking courtney loves psycho ass wanted kurt dead for his money. lol

[@johnromano3427]

Everry time I hear this song, I cry a little ......"No one to cry to, no place to call home". It breaks my heart that Layne's dad betrayed him :(

[@tonyaspencer215]

To know this man lay lifeless for 2 weeks kills me. What a voice, what a band!!!

[@neversarzuri4786]

Exacto recién pasado las 2 seemanas lo encontraron los más cercanos a el osea no eran tan cercanos no?

[@Aveofficialtone]

I’m really happy people are actively listening and commenting on this like it’s brand new

[@dgrat1000]

Here for my daily listen, seen them live back in September in seattle it was amazing

[@maggals]

same i love this

[@bradwalsh1903]

That’s because it never gets old.

[@Jeremy_-eu4cs]

Because its so beautiful

[@johnnygriffith6952]

Song is timeless

[@specht001]

Imagine being there, absolutely surreal, living in the moment, no distractions, no phones, no bullshit…

[@dmoenn210]

Well said...

[@OnceWasSomething]

No distractions, No phones, No bullshit. No Trivago, though.

[@brandonsalisbury7182]

Just straight up beautiful music! I’ve met so many people who when you say throw on some chains they only play man in the box or would and I would be like your cheating yourself from missing out so many beautiful songs!

[@lidawg]

Wow, that sounds amazing.

[@jamesmcdermott7642]

All you have is that special moment in time

[@jonathan_420]

Honestly one of the best acoustic rock songs ever

[@tonykusz9943]

Snuff acoustic is pretty touching too if you haven’t check it out

[@jonathan_420]

@@tonykusz9943 I will check it out, thanks