Alice In Chains - I Stay Away (Official HD Video)

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Lyrics:
Why you act crazy
Not an act, maybe
So close, a lady
Shifty eyes, shady

[@thenailtechfiles7935]

his voice was perfection. scary, strong, beautiful unmatched

[@gtrriffs]

Great choice of words mae.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@elisaw8367]

It was

[@ryanlovvorn8024]

I've never heard it describes like that, it's perfect. Then add Jerry to it and they have an echo to their voices when there is no echo. What a fucking band. Thank you boys

[@bfreeman8786]

Haunted and Defiant.

[@rozwelljones4976]

@@ryanlovvorn8024 it's called a harmony man.

[@FaithOfWin]

Fun fact, the puppets used in the video are displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum

[@davidnissim589]

The Jerry puppet is oddly adorable

[@alejandravillarreal9525]

is not a fun fact, actually it is a real fact

[@FaithOfWin]

@@alejandravillarreal9525 a real fun fact

[@griplimit]

How fitting… they’re all puppets there anyway.

[@RobDawg1197]

As they should be 🙏

[@barbarabatts1718]

In AIC’s darkness MANY of us find our light… greatest grunge band ever!

[@Leavetheherd]

Some are just grateful to be able to share the darkness with someone.

[@erikastoncius6560]

Yes! Tied with Nirvana for me though!

[@anony-moon]

​@@erikastoncius6560 tied with Soundgarden for me

[@dustinleonsky4513]

Alice In Chains do not like to be considered GRUNGE. They like to be considered METAL. Even Jerry Cantrell himself will admit that. I see them as ALTERNATIVE METAL.

[@barbarabatts1718]

@@dustinleonsky4513 I consider myself to be a lion yet others can say I have no mane. 🤷🏼 They ARE “grunge” to most regardless whether they identify as metal or classical or even folk. Go tell it on the mountains brother!

[@Ironarmhoss]

Grunge didn't die with Kurt, it died with Layne

[@azhal6621]

True !

[@coreyrobbo]

It hasn’t died mate! We are still listening!!! 🤟

[@jlouis4407]

True it was dead a few years back when he withdrew

[@215pcb]

Amen!!!!

[@Tuteeeeeex]

Kurt, Layne, Scott, Chris🖤 Eddie please don't go

[@HotStrange]

The orchestral parts after the chorus just send this song to another level.

[@geoffreyguillot3602]

Unmatched by any

[@HotStrange]

@@THE1BELOWANDABOVEALL Agreed on both accounts. The first time I heard the Choir sing “under the bridge downtown” in the 90s, I got chills. Classic song. I think Jar or Flies is a perfect release in general. Very close to being my favorite project AiC ever made.

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

It's amazing how these guys were able to merge the beautiful with the ugly. Masters of dissonance.

[@jackkitchen737]

@@HotStrange You said what I was going to say. I'm not kidding. I am glad that someone else felt the shivers from the same tunes. What a time to be alive!

[@acidoverride3136]

Exactly Haut Strange.

[@jrizle86]

The first 50 seconds of this song is just a pure nostalgic time travel through the early 90s when life was just so pure and simple.

[@TH-dr9cz]

Yooo this comment is extremely underrated

[@Ken-rj8cw]

Hell yeah, good times 🤙

[@billa7606]

Killer intro on the 12 string acoustic.

[@douglasthompson1724]

Not sure about pure and simple, but definitely a microcosm. Alice in Chains is by far, in my biased opinion, the best band of the 90's.

[@rockydennis4497]

Man...Nostalgia indeed!!!I found a vhs tape of me as a teen skateboarding at our local skatepark here in Atlanta Georgia and this song was playing in the background!!!I broke down crying of happiness and my daughter wondered why.I simply told her that "in time you will understand"...then my baby replied "ok dad"....i can't wait until she feels what nostalgia is all about!!!This song means so very much to me and to my surprise...my daughter loves it!!One happy dad over here!!!

[@1813-b1l]

I was 14 when this album came out. My brother was the one who brought the music home. He would play random songs from AiC, STP, Pearl Jam, NIN all day long. I would sleep with this music playing during the day, and it would find its way into my dreams. I'm now 2 months away from 38, my brother served 12 years in the Air Force and passed away in 2014, mother died of a broken heart 2 days after valentines day in 2017 and every time I hear music of that time, of those years, I feel that any moment, I'm going to wake up from this nightmare of a life. To my brother and mom, still alive.

[@wjlince]

They'd want you to live your best life.

[@ExperienceEric]

You have an eternal Father in Heaven who loves you very much. Find Him through His Son Jesus Christ.

[@treetree7183]

@@ExperienceEric not the time man

[@ExperienceEric]

@@treetree7183 WRONG. That is one of the most important times to hear the truth. Its the time and type thing that often draws the lost to the Gospel and Christ. I have seen it too many times in my life. Happy, content people in world things are not searching for Jesus and the truth, the destitute and broken hearted are. That is basically a direct quote from several books of the Bible. He heals, saves and redeems the broken hearted.

[@tydyman2003]

18 13 🤘rock on dude, keep those memories alive

[@Jabberstax]

I miss the 90s. Proper music, MTV and good movies.

[@scottyblog]

And now it’s all shit.

[@brianbossaer2049]

I’m stuck there.

[@dickgoesinya4773]

Real MTV!

[@DarkSim77]

@@scottyblog 100% truth.

[@sandraatki]

​@@brianbossaer2049 same. Im ok with it to be fair

[@robertpatterson8379]

Im 70. Still love Alice in Chains. No better.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@raylathem3]

I'm 60. Rock on brother!

[@BartG87-]

Right behind you guys at 55 ! ❤

[@mattbailey576]

I'm with you brother, I'm 63 and miss the 90's...

[@hikgerguy1234]

It's great to see people that are 60+ (myself included) not giving up listening to great music despite their age. And why should we??? I still listen to Robin Trower on a regular basis and always will. Great music is timeless.

[@MayaAshAnimation]

There will never be another band like the legendary Alice in Chains.

[@nancynichols37]

GREAT BAND! Takes my mind to another world which makes me forget life for a while

[@MrBluestar22]

You can't duplicate layne

[@edgarallanswole]

Good thing they’re still around then, huh?

[@sparrow4214]

Too bad they don't sound the same though

[@heidihendrix5073]

Maya Ash Truth

[@MiC-T]

What an absolute masterpiece of art and music. Still get chills and tears every time.

[@FACEL1FT]

This song is just so fucking beautiful and perfect. I love everything about it. The violins after Layne belts “I STAYYY AWAYYY” are just so amazing. Thank you for all the beautiful music, AIC.

[@FACEL1FT]

This song has made me feel emotions I’ve never felt before. Fucking godlike

[@jethro784]

Everytime I hear this song I just want to listen to it for eternity it’s just perfect

[@bz988]

❤

[@DarrenFigueroa-uq5hl]

Fukn perfect

[@CapitaineHaddock]

Il n'a pas eu le temps de rester a l'écart

[@patwhitaker8899]

Happy 53rd Birthday to the lost one, Layne....

[@lane546]

@Lancer____ Dog im honor to share his name. Minus the Y

[@a1b1c184]

He and Cantrell best harmonies in rock history hands down. Gives me chills...

[@JuanRodriguez-rt8wr]

Rock on dudes

[@mnvia05]

Are you a lost one, if you’re Legacy and music stand the test of TIME?

[@davidnissim589]

And Mike too

[@Awge_aket]

Yeah, I want to travel south this year Aaah, Woah, Woah Won't prevent safe passage here Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady Yeah, hey Yeah, tears that soak A callous heart Why you act frightened I am enlightened Your weakness builds me So someday you'll see I stay away Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady I stay away I stay away I stay away I stay away

[@audrabach3664]

That's my dysfunctional family!

[@reverendmayhem7884]

Cheers man, thank you.

[@rougebull77]

"Yeah, I want to travel south this year" is a metaphor for you know what according to Rolling Stone magazine lol

[@joeykelly8605]

Tom growing whats what mena

[@ummthingy]

@@audrabach3664 I can relate. To me this song is about me finally cutting my mother out of my life.

[@alexandrepaleta71]

this song has something magnetic, that takes me out of this world, these rifs this voice... fantastic

[@jdmccall2277]

This intro touches just about every emotion in me.

[@nachocavallocarbonell1863]

When those chords start playing I feel them across my skin It's angelical, really cool riff...amazing

[@wplants9793]

The outro too, Layne singing I stay away over and over

[@settratheimperishable4093]

@@nachocavallocarbonell1863 same. For me it gives almost a vision of rolling hills, about 100 years ago in some mediterranian country (probably Italy, even if the style has nothing to do with the country itself)

[@nachocavallocarbonell1863]

@@settratheimperishable4093 Truly really close to what I feel in terms of context...yeah Besides the fact of the land being old gives some kind of nostalgic way of feeling Big fan of this album!

[@braddsmith2081]

You naked it, bro. EVERY emotion …

[@nighttempest7163]

Whenever Layne belts out "I Stay Away", I get chills. But with the violin after that belt, always without fail, I damn near get hypothermia.

[@Jj1ll0987]

I love the little guitar part before that, too❤

[@jamesthereaper7]

It was 20 years ago today that the world lost one of the greatest vocalists of all-time. R.I.P Layne Staley.

[@xannyd]

The best.

[@pamofyourhanderson1315]

Layne 20 years ( 05/04/02 )Kurt (28 years (05/04/94 ) my beautiful mother 17 years ( 05/04/05) RIP MY 3 heroes x

[@matthaus9408]

Yeah, my birthday is April 5, Layne and Kurt died in April 5.

[@robwalsh9843]

We lost so many talented guys from that scene. Kurt, Layne, Chris, Ben McMillan, Mark Lanegan, Andy Wood, etc. It really sucks.

[@cliftonharmon2403]

​​@@robwalsh9843 Chester, Delores, Scott Weiland, Shannon Hoon, Bradley...

[@buddysteele7624]

I’m so glad that all this Unplugged footage exists. They very much could have not done this, with the state of everything going on. Imagine not having all of these great unplugged videos

[@loviepittsburgh2222]

Layne's voice is still the best voice I've ever heard

[@woweezowee4713]

Yes yes yes....... Absolutely

[@stevecasey6582]

You may need to search a little further before you make that statement....he was great, but the best????????????????? NO

[@loviepittsburgh2222]

@@stevecasey6582 That's a dumb statement, since music is subjective. That's why I said that "I ever heard".

[@shadowwarrior7218]

@Rowan Melton Heaps of gr8 vocalists out there.

[@aidanchristensen503]

RIP Layne

[@jeffreyschmoldt7798]

Jerry Cantrell is a genius with his guitar parts.

[@chriswesthoff0426]

Very underrated!!!.....his name is never brought up with the likes of Hendrix, Vaughn, EVH, or even Vince Gill.......it's a damn shame, because Jerry is the blood of AIC, and Layne was the heart of AIC.

[@twicetwotimes45]

He is one of the few guitar gods. His brilliance, skill and personal touch on those strings has influenced thousands and will continue to do so well after he is gone. He's an iconoclast and a genius.

[@ricardomartinezxx]

Bingo! I've always loved Jerry's playing, don't care if it's not super shred virtuouso style (Vai, Satriani) bcuz I feel it and it has emotion and weight, like Stevie's playing. I also think Adam Jones from Tool is underrated, people mention him even less than Cantrell , and his riffs and rhythm playing is second to no one. He's a a technical beast in complexity, but he's not a shredder so no one talks about him

[@Beatjoy5511]

The fact that this whole album was all improvised within a whole week or so is so damn impressive. It shows how strong each of them are as a unit, from cantrells guitar, seans rhythm with his drumming, and the new inez showing his talent as a bass player really shined.

[@josepmariamarin4912]

Didn't know about it, but in fact it shows the state of grace they were at that point. Magnificient record.

[@jennifercameron9403]

They’re the best band ever!!

[@codycooper5768]

I might be in the minority here but jar of flies is my favorite album! I love that more stripped down, acoustic approach. Loved the older, heavy crunchy stuff too, don't get me wrong! but I just love jar of flies so much, and of course their MTV unplugged show... I still respect the hell out of Jerry Cantrell for continuing on, and he is in my opinion LARGELY overlooked and underrated as a musician, a singer, and a songwriter.. I respect him for keeping on, and that new singer is very talented, breathes new life into the band.. but damn it all I wish Layne would have gotten help, got his shit together, and LIVED!! kept making music... I didn't get into Alice in Chains until somewhat recently, as an adult. I was a kid in the early 90s. I remember something my dad said about when Kurt Cobain died. My dad was old school, not much of a rocker, more into old country like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and what not. Well when he saw nirvana's unplugged, Kurt's rendition of "in the pines" he was extremely impressed. And that's when he realized like okay this dude's legit. It's not just yelling and screaming and noise lol nirvana's unplugged made a believer out of my dad because he immediately recognized the artistry, the musicianship involved... He said something after Kurt died about damn just imagine how much great music he COULD have kept making, had he lived. My dad thought they might have CONTINUED that unplugged stripped down approach.. Well anyhow, talking about nirvana on an Alice in Chains video! Sorry lol I said all that to say THIS though: The way my dad felt about Kurt is kinda how I feel about Layne; I feel like if Layne had lived and they continued the band, Layne probably would have made more stuff similar to unplugged and jar of flies... Sad what happened to both those guys, RIP kurt and layne both ✌️✌️✌️

[@mindjab]

Shut up

[@jeffreystockdale8292]

Best EP ever, IMO.

[@cjpoche2176]

This video makes me feel things. Not good,not bad,but things.

[@dirkfierce2525]

Yeah. Yeah that’s right.

[@danejurus69]

AIC really did compose great songs. They weren't just a 3 chord grunge band.

[@MrShahid0072]

How do feel about the song nutshell?

[@kevinclark1698]

The words a nutshell are some of the saddest lyrics I've ever heard it's probably their greatest song

[@Mesopotamiasong]

Kevin Clark r/notopbutok

[@jaymz]

the power of jerry cantrell my friend!!

[@dirliedirl]

@@jaymz I'm glad you said it, because I was going to. Layne had the voice, but Jerry had the compositions and melodies in droves.

[@braindamage3739]

R.I.P. Old Alice in Chains 1987-1996 :(

[@ridleyroid9060]

***** 1999*

[@Pingaheimer]

Ridley On Steroids 2002

[@ridleyroid9060]

Well that's when Layne Died, but they haven't recorded anything since 1999, i mean anything with Layne.

[@rajeshsunchildmadhav9740]

Pene Con Aji Yessir.. this commend made me cry !!!

[@godsmack4194]

***** Ahhhhh. I disagree! The new stuff isn't AS good, but it's still good. I can listen to The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here, all day. Love it.

[@slabs6661]

His voice, his lyrics, his delivery, and vocal range were haunting and soothing at the same time!!!! He will forever be my favorite vocalist!!!!

[@CodeNameLea]

Agreed 👍 be it the studio track or live 💜

[@eliskull]

yeah i know sadly jerry wrote most of alice;s lyrics lane is credited on a few tracks one off hand is angry chair

[@TimAwolz]

Been listening AiC for 30 years and you'll need to break my stuff to stop me.

[@susien7323]

Agreed but I did recently fall for aic new lineup

[@susien7323]

@@eliskull sadly? We still have Jerry and his amazing talent

[@cjguitar22]

After all my years of listening to chains I never realized how meaningful and deep his lyrics are

[@edwardfetner2513]

Beavis: Is this Alice in Chains Butthead: Uhhh, yeah. Beavis: How come they look so different?

[@Vision4k]

Brings me back haha

[@karenmarie9327]

Lmao...yep

[@Buc02]

Edward Fetner butthead: shut up dumbass, uh ughhh

[@larryfleck1985]

Luv Beavis n Butthead and I'm 61, never grew up I guess

[@eazymethod01]

It's actually beyond comprehension how good this is. RIP Layne.

[@SethComedyFan]

This is the last song that I listened to with my best friend before he commit suicide. It hits me really hard every time I hear it, but I still need to hear it regularly. I miss you Sean, and hope you are free of your problems now

[@rychengirl]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Your friend Sean, I love people, and your friend just may be an angel now. And free indeed. So sad though, suicide. A permanent answer to a moment's problems.

[@Uncle_Neil]

Just keep fighting through it Austin, keep fighting.

[@Kyanitekween]

♥️

[@billclemons5593]

😞Rest In Peace

[@danielfaatz5168]

I feel ya on that one ❤️

[@MarineGuy-oo7wr]

Best Band ever! Layne and Jerry just had the chemistry going on. Layne would be proud that AIC is still heard and loved.

[@Tallgirlsrock]

Alice in Chains is medicine for the soul ❤❤❤

[@susandavis9169]

Zep Queen yes

[@rhondagrefsrud7172]

I Certainly Think So......

[@michaelgruening3295]

Agree

[@RicardoRodriguez-vw2vn]

You just put it in a few words!!!..

[@jasonbarbush4991]

the poison sometimes is the remedy.

[@ashtonwillis7852]

I will forever be grateful for my dad introducing me to AiC, Pearl Jam, etc... I’m about to be 16 in two days, but this is truly the best music I have ever heard.

[@konnorrose3652]

Same my friend, my dad introduced me to a lot of stuff like tool, Metallica, of course Alice in chains, the Beatles. I’m 17, turning 18 this year. Keep rocking on brother

[@settratheimperishable4093]

19, I second all of this

[@joshy2joshy]

It will be there for you when nothing else will

[@d-nice8834]

The Class Of '94 is in agreement...😉

[@LuluMcRod62]

Right On to your dad for turning you on to some excellent music!

[@robwalsh9843]

"Tears that soak a callous heart" That always hits me,.....

[@simsource1407]

This would be the greatest opening song to any rock concert in history. Those chords are so incredibly iconic I get goosebumps 25 years later.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@alexiskowitz5784]

I love how this song mixes clean beautiful sounds and sludge-like distortion together. Definitely one of AiC's most unique songs

[@thenailtechfiles7935]

Alex Iskowitz totally agree

[@azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700]

Absolutely. Whenever I listen to it, I can't help but think "Is this what being insane feels like?"

[@richardmbowman]

THAT'S what they do!

[@cherokeeconcrete1986]

👽 Alienated

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@Scorpionbite8]

This era of music can never be replicated.

[@simongravel7407]

Have you checked out Skorned and Chout?

[@kartelUSM]

Nope, never.

[@youisiaint]

I was born in 1982 and it used to piss me off being told by younger people born say, 1988-94 that 90s music was sh*t because it glorified depression and suicide. Not to mention the fact that by the time these kids had the brain cells to develop a taste in music rock music consisted of nu/rap metal. I'm always glad to hear someone that appreciates 90s music. The experimentation, the dissonance, unpredictable chord changes, the wah pedal abuse, songs that were strongly riff based while still retaining depth and quality. It was great and I'm still discovering lesser-known 90s hard rock bands all the time

[@ervinlay6917]

Never💯

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@bobtunis4445]

I was 24 years old and serving in the US Army in Germany when this album came out. After the huge success of "Dirt" this was a highly anticipated release and I ate it up. "I Stay Away" jumped out at me and grabbed my guts from the start, best track on the album. Off in Germany with no Mtv I never saw the video, just caught it for the first time at 50 years old, with a wife, two kids and a mortgage. Man, what a song. So soulful. Alice in Chains at their best.

[@nmperdue4637]

This isn't on dirt it's on jar of flies Edit: thank you for your service

[@annasloan2349]

@@nmperdue4637 he never said it was on dirt...he said after dirt the follow-up album was anticipated

[@annasloan2349]

Glad you made it out safe

[@nmperdue4637]

@@annasloan2349 ahh, just now realized I never thanked him for his service too.

[@muzicaempathica6479]

You missed nothing man. The video SUX Thank you for signing that blank check. Love, a soldier's mom•~🤗

[@SciHeartJourney]

In my opinion Jar of Flies is one of the very albums ever. I love the whole thing start to finish.

[@zanemcdermott414]

It is one of the very albums/eps ever

[@froglover4203]

It is indeed one of the albums ever

[@hershey3]

In my opinion one of very is the Jar of Flies albums ever. I start love the whole thing to finish

[@hershey3]

how bout that sucka?

[@MandrakeRoots]

Ya,ya,ya!!! Brings back memorable times.

[@bapholist4871]

Nirvana: "Stay Away!" Alice In Chains: "I Stay Away!!"

[@mateusvencato491]

Alice in Chains >>> Nirvana

[@mulletvennink8091]

@@mateusvencato491 AIC=Nirvana

[@johnantwn5299]

And nirvana and Alice in chains are perfect bands

[@tylerkesinger8001]

Nirvana sucks. Even if you don't think Nirvana sucks you have to admit Alice in chains deserves more recognition than them (because more people seem to know Nirvana then AIC these days)

[@mulletvennink8091]

@@tylerkesinger8001 like i said i believe they both deserve equal recognition but i do respect your opinion. Each to their own.

[@AliKhan-ft1uu]

The violin piece in this song is amazing

[@kingdavid7516]

trumpets*

[@callaghanbrakepads6823]

Sure sounds like a 🎻

[@udsmall7306]

it's an entire string section actually 🎻🎻🎻

[@chrissantos8149]

@@kingdavid7516 Trumpets? Bro, are your ears healthy?

[@kat3871]

@@chrissantos8149 😂😂😂👌

[@FullTimeRCer]

I love these 90's Claymation videos. Reminds me of the haydays of MTV when it was about music. The harmony of the vocals in this song of Layne and Jerry is pure magic.

[@anotherlittlepieceofmyart]

I went to the Rock n Roll museum in Cleveland and these puppets were there :)

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@SeanBeckwith92]

Fun fact: the jar of flies is a representation of an experiment that is done with two jars of flies. One jar is overfed and the other is underfed; the overfed jar reproduces at an alarming rate and then overpopulates (creating shorter lifespans) while the underfed jar survives the longest. This music video and song embody everything about that experiment and the messaging behind stay away from the overindulgence and pressures from our social environments.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@handsomestranger8211]

Cheers for that, very interesting.

[@cesaresusa]

You may call it a jar of flies, I call it a casket of pearls.

[@haighjamgochian5413]

That's an extremely profound and succinct statement!

[@saharasequences6121]

cesaresusa I call em' fuck em' up robots yo

[@Beanmachine91]

got me thinkin of pearl jam!

[@KM-ns1bm]

Brilliant

[@chrisparsons6686]

That is brilliant it’s put so perfectly!!!

[@wendywilliamswig6684]

The violins were always my favorite part of this song...

[@Stellaaahhh]

Mine too!

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Yep. They add something really ethereal to this song. I always get chills when they kick in on a good stereo system, or headphones, etc.

[@Amp5150]

mine is the hi hat snare hi hat snare crash fill at 1:09 so simple but god damn i love it every time

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

wendy williams wig so minor but very memorable and noticeable

[@Jamal-zn8sc]

This song was made to get chills at the Chorus!

[@brittanymurphy498]

I know this is a generic ass comment, but laynes voice is just so beautifully haunting and full of feeling. It really is so sad he couldn't save himself 😭

[@leighness1988]

It's only generic because its tragically true.

[@royalnass1029]

everybody can be saved it takes the right person to help them

[@oliveoil4380]

royal nass Naw, he he was so phenomenal, but crazy self destructive. People cannot be saved unless they want to be saved. I know.

[@DaRealPhillyJawn]

@@royalnass1029 those who want help, help themselves. In order to succeed a strong support system is needed. And even them sometimes, it's not enough.

[@laynebrown2730]

I can relate

[@Jorge_Broa]

The iconic voice of Layne is just... unforgettable.

[@86jaj420]

Layne’s and Jerry’s voices are the perfect harmony. They blend so beautifully yet haunting

[@dirliedirl]

Jerry Cantrell!! 99% of the time when a rock group uses professional classical musicians for a recording (as AIC did for this song), everything has to be written out precisely for those musicians. Jerry gathered the musicians in a room with him and his acoustic guitar and played for them exactly what he wanted. And they'd work on it together. No sheet music or anything else. And the results are a testament to his ability.

[@ryand141]

That's interesting. I'm telling you. The best musicians have been self-taught and have not been able to read music. I could name some: Hendrix, Gilmour, Yorke, to name a few. Ear training is far more valuable imo.

[@groovygrovejuiceco1760]

@@ryand141 exactly. My grandfather was the same. Musically he had an eidetic memory. He played the piano as good as any clasaical pianist, could barely read sheet music and never took a formal lesson. He would listen to a song a few times and would play it brilliantly.

[@aaronrue2664]

Jerry Cantrell is the fucking best 🖐 down keep going brother

[@The2014Guy]

@@ryand141 not to mention all of The Beatles.

[@drh-ov7eq]

Jerry is up there with the best of them!

[@susansimpson72]

Yessssssssssssssssssss.................that voice that can not even be described......Layne fucking Thomas Staley......

[@DahnHuan]

+Susan Simpson Afuckinmen..

[@acerb4566]

+Susan Simpson ..The one who sold or gave him that bag of "H" is the guilty one! He knew what that shit can do!

[@susansimpson72]

acerb45666555 got that right especially mixing it with coke speed balling and smoking crack too...very dangerous esp on the heart...never here the dealer paying for it!

[@acerb4566]

Susan Simpson...I think it led to Kurt's end too. It fucked his mind and he went for that 10 gauge. So fucking sad.

[@acerb4566]

Susan Simpson.....I think some dudes didn't want Kurt to rise above the street life. Kurt knew thing's they feared. They silenced him. Maybe the same for Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Hendrix, Who can really know?

[@nicolasriveros943]

Happy 49° Birthday to the great Layne Staley, whenever you are now, your voice will be allways stay with us

[@hassonian]

hell yea happy birthday

[@Squiggy2010]

Miss you buddy 😪❤

[@Havok1199]

He would be 50 now.

[@teenecore]

Man.. imagine the music that still could of come out of layne. I'll miss that duel toned voice for as long as i live.

[@garymanis6305]

This brings me back. I had no idea Layne and I were the same age. AIC captured my attention the very first time I heard them on the radio. They were really good and they sounded like nobody else.

[@DreddPirateRoberts]

2:17 - I just _LOVE_ when the violins join in. Rock/Alternative/Grunge music meshes so well with classical instruments. This music video is so cool, too. Those were the days: when the "M" in "MTV" actually stood for "Music." (ironic of me to say that after saying how cool the video is, no?)

[@CuriousDiscourse]

"Why you act crazy, not an act maybe?" So deep

[@anthony6929]

Not really

[@anthony6929]

@@ndesdsadfd yes it rhymes

[@gaymansupreme]

I'm 14 and this is deep.

[@srmaz565]

@@anthony6929 bruh these artists literally write anything.......and fans are like "damn these kept me awake at night" lmao

[@anthony6929]

@@srmaz565 idk it may hit them hard not me I like shit that makes you think

[@peachykellz]

His haunting vocals, the minor chord progression, and the little orchestra sounds make this my favorite track of theirs.

[@liefacts3000]

I love reading the comments because most are fantastic stories of overcoming adversity and sharing pain with strangers who all listen to AIC

[@aleahaleaha2593]

Jonathan Rooke every post for me. Where those that love him congregate to share it and keep him alive...

[@davidnissim589]

Layne has touched us all. He was a beautiful man taken too soon.

[@sni-ri1yg]

It’s kind of crazy that’s the album to some people could literally be about a jar of flies. Lot more simple I prefer it lol

[@crisrojas8613]

Empathy is universal. It's amazing how no matter where we come from or what language we speak...good music never dies!

[@markrios3256]

Gives me chills and goosebumps whenever the chorus and instrumental solo with the guitar and violin come together and he says “ I stay away” it so powerful and emotional it always gets me in a certain kinda of way! Such a damn beautiful sequence in a song

[@citizenerased000]

Great way to put it have like #50 :)

[@JaxonSmithers]

The intro is amazing, unmistakable.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@RedceLL1978]

I was 16 in 1994 when this released and what a perfect age to be musically conscious. My dad played the old motown stuff, being raised on the classics like zeppelin, Jethro tull, Nazareth, the Beatles and stones, the who and having classic rock and motown on the radio growing up, then coming into my own music consciousness with Metallica, pantera, all those 80's bands and even the great voices of people like Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson on the radio, then BAM, the grunge movement out of Seattle hits and changes my life forever. Not to mention the Golden age of hip hop and RnB with 2pac, biggie and all the rest. I fear we may never see artists of today hit that kind of vein that bands like Alice in Chains did. But I'm happy i was a part of all this greatness. And I'll always be able to go back and listen with gratitude for what a profoundly inspired zenith of musical creativity it was.

[@bikeracer6045]

+Joshua Jones SO cool man!

[@ungesehenwinter9449]

+Joshua Jones I was 4 years behind you but I understand what you mean. Sadly I have very blurry memories of Madonna, Michael Jackson and all that on VH1 or MTV, but the grunge era was what set me off. So much talent during that time. I dont think a lot of people realize the absolute raw talent that some of these artist had. Granted there were a few select shit heads out there as well. Just thankful for KZbin and modern communication technology for giving me the ability to listen to great music anywhere :P

[@karlabolan5981]

Lucky you!

[@MorbidMindedManiac]

To my grandpa:"Yeah,I like those old bands like iron maiden and black sabbath",to my dad:"Yeah,I listen to those badass bands like slipknot and pantera",to my mom and her friend:"I listen to all those bands"

[@allears9963]

might be the coolest/real comment I've ever read..yea bro I lived it..I can still see me and my friends confused as we got the news Kurt Cobain blew his head off 2 months before our graduation in '94...I'm not a huge Nirvana fan as I think Alice in Chains/Soundgarden were MUCH MORE talented... waaaaaaaaaaay better songwriters..btw Alice on tour...see then!!!!

[@whocares_bear]

AIC are the Beatles of grunge. Those harmonies!

[@Bacon56ful]

I reckon this is AIC best song; It was written and performed when their creativity was blooming (Jar of Flies), Layne's voice hadn't been affected by his drug use yet so sounded amazing. Finally: IT FUCKING ROCKS

[@Bacon56ful]

Oh and the videos awesome :P

[@TicTacYo100]

Good comment. And profile picture

[@eddievaca3564]

Would? Is a great song too

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

I might agree with you there.

[@mimixownzall]

His voice in River of Deceit is pretty good, too.

[@skylordawesome9547]

If only they had performed this on MTV Unplugged. It would've made an already amazing concert even better

[@realmocaccino]

I will always wonder why they didn't perform Don't Follow too

[@superstimulatedminotaur3681]

Guess they didn't want to shell out for the horn section

[@baldassodouniversoparalelo6972]

@@superstimulatedminotaur3681 Yes, it would require a horn section, and I Stay Away was one of the most difficult songs for Layne to perform live at a moment (1996) when his voice was far worse from the good old days.

[@brandontooley2711]

Don't know that there's another song that captures beauty and the ugly like this song does. Applicable to any situation whether it be trust, drugs, or relationships. "Whatever you think about when you listen to our songs. That's what they're about" -Layne Staley

[@dougcrawford3051]

I was born in 1959 and love this group and the lyrics/sound they lay down!!!! Music transcends all generations!!

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@matthew2897]

That voice.. it just..... I don't think anyone will ever sound like this ever again, and it makes me want to cry.

[@jackkitchen737]

The band. The song. The music. The video. This was, and is, incredible.

[@youtube_f0ulplayyy200]

It’s almost been 20 years since layne passed , and still hasn’t been a voice like his and never will be!

[@jlo1390]

AMEN TO that

[@waynebaker4487]

Fuckin Badass 🤘

[@DemonWarp65]

My god, has it really been that long? What the hell?

[@jat4958]

Skorned - Psychosis Dude sound kinda like Layne, try checking em out.

[@stevecasey6582]

Broaden your horizons and you will realize that is not true

[@idmv06]

I would've loved to live the 90s

[@GavinWandersee]

R.I.P. Layne Staley

[@Angryaddict321]

I’ll never understand how bands such as Alice made some of the most unique raw and powerful sounds ever. Layne and Jerry are UNMATCHED. All I know is I feel I give the music the respect it deserves.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@lindabond5002]

I will be 60 next week and still, when I just want to get down and ROCK I turn up Al in Chains!! How can you not...

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Linda Bond , 5 months I'll be 62 i still dig it

[@evilness6950]

@@mrchildgrownold3852 i'm 60 & don't no one tell me i can't listen to my AIC, there will be some justifiable homicide, lol (i just saw your user name, cute), i been listening to AIC for a long time,ever since they hit the radio, many many moons ago, lol, yes, i am old, but love this music & refuse to listen to anything else, ROCK ON🤘🤘

[@richardmbowman]

I....who is also on the wrong side of 60 ...knows exactly how you feel.

[@rodneyrichard3900]

I'll be 30 later this year and this is not a knock on y'all older folks but I'll be blasting their music for another 35-40 more years introducing it to another generation!👍

[@sandiangel]

I’m gonna be 60 in August too. I feel the same way.

[@0n_a_plain.]

This song is genuinely so peaceful

[@justinyea3659]

They have these puppets at the Rock n roll hall of fame

[@gerardodelapaz3891]

yes

[@lionsblood321]

+Justin Yea puppets? i thought it was a claymation...

[@fucker661]

+Patriotic White you thought wrong

[@mattbarricks56]

+Balzac T. Bagher no need to be a class A dick

[@lexusbean1]

Now, they just need to put AIC in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Definitely way past time and much deserved!

[@jonbowman9080]

Best harmonizing vocals in rock. Layne and Jerry were amazing together.

[@billeraye4957]

The range of their songs cannot be denied wish they could of made ten more albums.

[@shadowprince101]

.... They're still around.....

[@annahanguiano8931]

shadowprince101 not the same without Layne...

[@shadowprince101]

Annah Anguiano cause Jerry Cantrell ain't worth shit apparently, right...

[@elijah.s4898]

shadowprince101 jerry is awesome it's just layne and jerry voice fit so perfectly together the new guy doesn't have the same emotion

[@MrTechselect]

shadowprince101 Jerry was always the genius behind the songs. BGWTB and TDPTDH are both awesome albums. I like that they've adapted harder metal sound. Can't wait for the new album this year!

[@jeffreythornton7695]

Musical genius, this is well beyond grunge. The balance of vocals, never overpowered. Funny, you could understand every word in their songs. Other bands you had to decipher of that time. I think they were still most creative of the genre.

[@ronsan89]

never will there be another front man like lane unbelievable voice

[@shelbylioness_]

Layne, but no there isn't ever going to be anyone who can touch him not even himself....he was that awesome....he invented it I think....the word AWESOME... They really needed a word better thAn good or cool...cause he's so much more.

[@MrShahid0072]

@@shelbylioness_ don't do too much drugs..you can't afford to

[@danejurus69]

Travis Meeks is better.

[@Eyecyou64]

Alice in Chains had such a fucking emotional call. Every song just gets you wrapped up in the intensity of Staley's voice or the direction of the music all tying it up in a bow right around your wrists as you are their prisoner now.

[@jaredmerson8649]

Alice In Chains is so good at making beautiful music turn to that dark place in such an amazing way and Layne’s vocals are like no other

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@jesusstjohn2244]

I want to travel south this year

[@barristanselmy2758]

I wan't to travel North.

[@johnwells4208]

Won't prevent safe passage here.......🤘

[@maryanndahl9620]

Jesus Stjohn i did! Lol

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

Want to travel south this YERRRRR

[@jazzjazz3278]

Could have made the whole song by repeating that!

[@khallell]

Yeah, I want to travel south this year Aaah, Woah, Woah Won't prevent safe passage here Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady Yeah, hey Yeah, tears that soak A callous heart Why you act frightened I am enlightened Your weakness builds me So someday you'll see I stay away Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady I stay away [4x]

[@kasunkavishka2976]

Started listening to AIC recently and I must admit "Jar of Flies" is my favourite album. A masterpiece!

[@williamkeiley5886]

all gd albums but jar flies on another level

[@Oliver_0002]

Definitely agree, something very special about it

[@brandonsalisbury7182]

@@rusted8157 Self Titled for me…it takes some growing on you at first but it has a special place! Who am I kidding everything they released has a special place in my heart!

[@ChadH2023]

Give mad season a try. 👍

[@bodysuit1134]

Yes. Such an incredible album. I've suffered the pain of addiction and my own stupidity a lot of my life. All of AiC speaks to me cause of the darkness and the depression and all that jazz.

[@stevencrammer3185]

I'm black American and this is one of my favorite bands

[@Hollyucinogen]

First of all: hi, I'm half-black and half-white, and Alice In Chains is one of my favorite bands, too. Second of all: the former lead singer of Killswitch Engage (Howard Jones) is black, too. I highly recommend them if you like Alice In Chains. 🤟 His voice is SO good. I recommend starting with the song "The End Of Heartache".

[@jacoboribilik3253]

Who the fuck cares?!

[@intuit13]

@@jacoboribilik3253 fr I'm a white American and NWA is one of my favorite bands

[@intuit13]

@@Hollyucinogen there are tons of black folks in rock/metal bands.

[@Hollyucinogen]

@@intuit13 Plus, the current co-lead vocalist of Alice In Chains (William Duvall) is black, too. 😁

[@josemungia2043]

I'm just gonna cut to the chase ALICE IN CHAINS one of the best no other rock band comes close to Alice In Chains.

[@efrainrodarte6395]

Definitely best of the 90s

[@jongallardo8006]

A band that ranks up there is a little Known band from LA called failure , they never got as big as some of the other grunge acts they were often compared to ( although they have opened for tool in 94’ ) Fantastic Planet is one of the greatest 90’s rock albums , give it a listen !

[@joshh5473]

I agree, but the only exception is Stone Temple Pilots. But AIC is better I agree.

[@marysummers3354]

Well, maybe Pearl Jam

[@lupaloops4166]

@@jongallardo8006 Fantastic Planet is like one of my favorite albums. Thanks for sharing the info! 👍

[@THCya97961]

So refreshing. Real musicians playing REALLY GOOD music. WHAT A CONCEPT!!!🤷‍♂️

[@RJM95]

FUCKING AMAZING EVERY TIME. I can’t stop playing it when I start……

[@rotworld_animations1196]

These comments just make me sad. Your so depserate to hold onto the past your missing really good shit now. Its pathetic.

[@angrytheclown801]

​@@rotworld_animations1196You have to search for the good new stuff, or you get Lizzo or Taylor Swift, don't get sad when people turn to good old music to avoid mediocre pushed music.

[@Hollyucinogen]

Suggestions: Killswitch Engage ("The End Of Heartache") and Pantera ("Cemetery Gates").

[@sweetmelody4610]

First EP to ever top the charts. That says it all, really.

[@Louis-ed5pn]

Layne's voice is Mesmerizing!!!!!

[@ashleyguest7452]

Tears that soak a callused heart ❤️

[@robbob5302]

Vintage, quintessential AiC. That one line encompasses this band, better than an encyclopedia ever could.

[@andreslugo9947]

I wish that part were a litlle longer

[@jenniferp7537]

​@@robbob5302well said. Man of class. Respect.

[@doobiesmoke15]

1:31 I love the part where that @hole whipping the lions gets what's coming to him

[@elmarbeau]

A band that never sold out!

[@MarkArrand-cf4cl]

In 2017, it was a bad year in my life. My grandmother passed away along with my Ferret. Both within a few days of each other. This song was in my playlist back then. It takes me back to that sad time. It isn't the song that is bad. Just the time I was listening to it. Amazing the memories it triggers.

[@FunkyHonkyCDXX]

I really think this may have been AiC's finest moment.

[@horiascarlat6109]

3:59 Damn... that raise in Layne's voice gives me shivers....

[@Vilemonger]

I see what you mean man. Just making it good for the end

[@ti7an-994]

Its amazing sound he makes I like the one he does in would

[@thedude-qz2fy]

Still miss you Layne. You helped me through a lot of hard times. RIP brother.

[@adamskidmore6470]

Can't stop repeating, "Yreeahhhh heyyy I want to travel South this year"...very true haha

[@TheGorillafoot]

Miss the 90s. Social media is destroying us.

[@timkelly6985]

And Layne thought smack was deadly.

[@travis200]

I believe that the problem will work itself out over time. Despair and nihilism are tools of the enemy. Keep spirits up friend.

[@xdyourmom1953]

It's killing us

[@federicogarin9194]

100% agree. Miss you so much 90's.

[@anthonytabura6346]

I know that somewhere else I've already commented on this song and band.. Just an amazing voice that was silenced way to soon.. Singer's like Lane stately.. I think that God doesn't want to spoil us or give us to many clues, to the wonderful sounds that will be surrounding us on an eternal basis Freddie Mercury would be another example, knowing that the voices are angelic.. An maybe to much of the greatness that awaits us all.. so, people won't want to leave to early..

[@rebellyanmagic6409]

Happy birthday, Layne. You should've been 55 today, healthy with graying curls and that goofy smile, still roaring on stage. I hope your cat's keeping you company wherever you are.

[@cravensunshine5701]

I'm sure Sadie the cat ran right across the rainbow bridge to him ❤️

[@TheSantyClawsChannel]

It's unfortunate he's another one we didn't get to see grow old. Just imagine a Layne with graying hair and a bit of a receding hairline at a normal weight. I honestly could care less if he turned out to be preaching about Jesus when he wasn't singing if that would have kept him clean. Unfortunately he was a sad guy and paid a hefty price to bring him peace.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@karenb724]

I had a cat named Sadie also. When I go to heaven, I am going to find Layne.

[@rvprsd8299]

No lie this song brings chills to my spine and tears to my eyes. So many memories come flooding back all at once. Alot of painful memories... but somehow this song is like a release of it all. Nothing on earth can explain this feeling unless you've been through it you know what im talking about.

[@alicesimmons7275]

RVPRSD Yea my 20's

[@matheusviolante8364]

RVPRSD It feels like the sickness and the medicine at the same time. AIC does that to me too. Whenever I'm in all time low, somehow their songs make me feel better, even the saddest ones. Maybe that's why they're so indefinably amazing.

[@maryscheitler89]

RVPRSD I don't know what you went through, but I was in hell too. Stay strong, I fought against everything, thinking this made me strong, tough. However, with time I found that with peace, I have strength.

[@23Nemesis]

I know what you mean...

[@Josh-it6uy]

a lot

[@Karsyn-i3r]

What a voice

[@kaliwilson2650]

This is my favorite song ever. I wish I was born earlier then I was, to experience this music when it was still more popular, but none the less, I still love Alice in Chains, but this song in particular is my favorite. My mom would always put it on as I would dance around the house to it when I was younger. It will always be my favorite, and although I love artists from this generation, I will always love this type of music, because it was the music I grew up listening to. I just wish people my age listened to it more. I love all music from all different genres and artists', but Alice In Chains will always be my number one pick.

[@RandomMatt]

Fuck, same here. 1999 is too late. Thank god for my dad, who introduced me to this. Grunge, and just rock n' roll in general. Their songs just give me certain vibes, I just love it. The funny thing is my pops is going through the same shit right now that killed Staley, damn shame. The man had a voice of a fucking angel. I would recommend anybody to listen to AIC. But people nowadays just go with the trends, nothing original anymore. Personally, i like what sounds good to me, no need to go with some bullshit trends. People would judge me for liking this certain Genre, but i don't pay no mind. AIC will always be a favorite of mines.

[@DivineScheme]

+Kali Wilson I was 14 when this came out, loved it, and still do to this day. :)

[@timschopf]

I was 2 when this song came out. I was born in the very beginning of the grunge era. like u I wish I was older then. Alice in chains will always be my favorite band. their music got me thru a lot of stuff in life. :)

[@HollywoodColt]

the 90's did kick ass until that teen pop BS came in and killed it in the end

[@isaidwtfover]

I was around 17 or so when this came out. My gf introduced me to AIC. I'm glad she did. This music still sounds as good to me as it did then. Brings back great memories. I love this song, too. It's kind of my anthem.

[@stevecelestino7352]

From a time when the world seemed less scary and my hometown hadn't been destroyed by gang mentality and drugs. Before I knew what harsh reality was in store for me, and I flipped this on my walkman in the dark and hoped and dreamed big. Thank you AIC for making music that reminds me of who I truly am.

[@writteninstars]

❤️❤️

[@patgiguere3065]

Jar of flies...bought the album when released and after all those years cannot stop listenning to it...one of the greatest album of all time...in my opinion !

[@williamkeiley5886]

every good band has a best album jar of flies the best one

[@brettweirmon6097]

I agree, top notch album. One of my all time favorites!

[@denomizotakh]

Fun fact : it’s not even an album it’s an EP