Dax Riggs - Thing In A Jar (With Lyrics)

[@OnyxZephyr333]

I weep for the people who will never hear this voice.

[@nierohsplaylist]

My brother fucking hates Dax lol sometimes I’m surprised people know who he is if they aren’t in LA or Austin (or any part of Texas really) I’m just happy I was able to see him live, I’m sure I he wanted to punch me because I was like DEAD GIRRRRRLLLLLLUHHHH

[@wncgardener4766]

Same here.

[@wncgardener4766]

mae mumbles his music is everywhere fortunately. He plays in North Carolina from time to time, and I first learned about him in a tiny ass town in Mississippi.

[@mugwump6885]

Hes not as known as he should be. I think the fault is on his Record Company deleting evrything from KZbin.

[@ElijahBobija]

That’s why we do gods work and preach the gospel of dax

[@theeocracy]

"I have a rage, but it's not hatred..." Thank you, Dax, for explaining the heart of my own frustrations so succinctly and beautifully. I love this song.

[@petespencer8813]

I wish I felt the same. The molten center of my light, is hatred. Just as the icy center of my darkness is love.

[@samanthamorris5340]

"I have a rage, but it's not hatred." Is one of the best lyrics put to paper.

[@bigplayray1625]

Accurate🎯

[@EASTON1970]

Agreed

[@jaykelley103]

Ifkr

[@groovysnake138]

Amen

[@inflorescence440]

Αha!

[@libbialamar0967]

No voice has ever moved me more!

[@AmberJo_]

Used to go see his shows when I was a young teenager. There was an amazing underground grunge scene in the late 90's where I live. Acid bath was his band then. His voice is imitated but never duplicated.

[@stephenmcguire9934]

Stories I would love to hear

[@bigplayray1625]

Down in FL?

[@bigplayray1625]

Amber Davis Oh okay.. makes sense. I had some friends over in Destin that said Acid Bath used to crash at their place when the were playing in that area. I saw Dax at One Eyed Jacks in the middle of Voodoo fest weekend one year, around when Deadboy came out. Chatted with him for a bit after. Then saw him at a smaller place in Ocean Springs where I live and got to hang out with him. Super talented singer. Yes indeed One of a kind vocals.

[@stevennadeau5256]

Wow you wrote this 8 years ago...time flies. I love beautiful music fans.

[@ExcitedJuicer-bj4cs]

Ur such a lucky mf

[@Khornel555]

Best vocals that have ever been recorded. I keep coming back to this.

[@JOHNDOE-gk6io]

Dax has saved my life on more than one occasion. I have seen him progress as an artist and still tear up over some songs.....this being one. He is more than an artist too me. He is amazing

[@BettyMankiller77]

I cosign this in the most heartfelt and sincere way, as I am right there with you. I wish he could sing me lullabies every night so that a nightmare could never creep into my head again and I could only dream of the most beautiful nonexistent things with the soundtrack set with his golden velvet voice. 🖤

[@samuelsangster91]

Dax Riggs is an underrated lyrical genius.

[@badinfluencegirl]

Yes Yes yes yes yes YES YESSSSS!!♡♡Speachless

[@zephyrtwisty5602]

I hate myself for only discovering this amazing voice tonight. His voice gives me butterflies 😍

[@stephenmcguire9934]

It's been 2 years, do you hear the butterflies screaming yet?

[@hiyabuddy69]

Bleeding white butterflies

[@redclark1257]

If, as has been said, brevity is the soul of wit, Dax is the wittiest man alive... he can say more in a short paragraph than most people say in a lifetime... write 8 or 12 lines, set them to haunting music, whip out another song that grabs your soul in both hands and bashes your brains out with it... I would call Dax God but he'd probly punch me in the face for it and i've been told it's unwise to piss off a genius... and he has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard, (this from a guy who prefers female singers, but HOLY SHIT that man's voice is awesome!)

[@zachcarder8681]

I said to him he was like Jesus, but I was an atheist. He chuckled and didn't say anything. After the show I had a long conversation with him and his band. He's very approchable.

[@MelissaJoChannel]

Always loved this song. Dax, thank you for being amazing.

[@maryseay6602]

This song speaks truth. It's awesome. And dax is awesome live. He rule's!

[@neissa2841]

someone listening Dax Riggs in 2017-18?

[@BlackTarProphet]

Always

[@numskul]

Alwaaaays

[@wraithoftheirish]

Yup

[@matthewbrink1831]

•Néïssa• me

[@zachcarder8681]

Those in the know.

[@stevennadeau5256]

Saw him in Saratoga NY. Right when say goodnight to the world came out. Was a fan of acid bath first and have loved everything he's touched. Come on with the new album Dax

[@MsLBsugar]

Dax…the voice. Nothing like it- ❤️

[@redclark1257]

I can't believe there are people, or even bots, who don't love Dax... what's not to love?! His voice is incredible, his words grab you by the guts and twist in the most beautiful way, and even his covers blow the originals away... who else could cover Leonard Cohen, for crap's sake? I guess some people just don't get it... sux to be them!

[@jasonwhite4732]

Red Clark m hi

[@louiskring1423]

Dax will never recieve the recognition he so sorely deserves...But the underlying beauty here is he could care less.

[@imjustaphase]

LOVE THIS SONG!dax riggs is my hero.lol.been down since like middle school im almost 30.

[@RazielNecronomicon]

I am not sorry for anyone who hasn't fallen into the bath of Acid! Dax is a true artist! He knows that an "Acid Bath" reunion would be jumping firewhoreks over left the right... I admire how he is very personal and let's his art speak! I am glad for myself and the rest who didn't bail on Sir Dax Riggs when he went his own way! I am so glad to have such a true blues and rock musician who hasn't whor'd out for something more than! I love how the D.R. fans are able to keep this music going! I'd feel bad if ever Dax Stopped being Dax! From 9th grade on with so much gratitude to this Artist for being there for us when we were alone. \m/

[@jayhosh8126]

I still believe he did a vocal musical farewell to Acid Bath in his song A song with no name. And that was it. No more.

[@neilmacleod5221]

Donkey Tails and Ears reference the carnival children in Pinnochio. In other versions you'll note he doesn't drop the octave on that particular part of the verse, which is why it sounds like he's pronouncing 'deer heads'.

[@AliceSympathy]

This version is from a 2003 recording called Velvet Songs for Golden Skulls(Which is a studio recording, but I'm unsure if it has ever been released), but there is a different version of it on the live recording Things In Jars from 2004. He usually plays it live, but it hasn't appeared on any official albums yet.

[@leavemealonewithyour]

Thank you for this quality recording. i had it a while ago, i don't know where from but i missed this song.

[@deadpoet82b]

I must say I completely agree with the whole Jim Morrison thing. Dax is less "in your face" these days, but I love everything he's ever done.

[@MACHINESvision]

I named my son after this guy.

[@dannywylde2881]

coolest parent ever

[@Straitjacket346]

This song penetrates the soul.

[@angelesramos4779]

Thank you Mosi for sending me this way 😊

[@j.r.carpenter4832]

Thank you for the upload

[@plady333]

I remember when he was playing hole in the wall places in Morgan city la. And u still rock lol

[@VoluptuousSuccubus]

Very awesome song.

[@shannonkiinger5028]

Dax Riggs is the truth

[@Tniedrich]

Imagine sitting down with a girl, first date, on the beach, with a guitar, sunset... and you play/sing this song to her. IN. THE. BAG.

[@consumedbydeceit5942]

How could anybody have this much perfectly pitched vibrato in their vocals !?!?!?!?!? This song isn’t on Spotify , as a result I frequent KZbin specifically for this track . 👌🏽🔥🎼 Vocals that will make an eternity in hell that much more bearable … Sike ! Hell isn’t real 😂😛

[@johnnybooker]

Holy fuck I love this dude!!! it's like hearing my soul speak to me for the first time.

[@harrislala1669]

me too I feel sorry for the ones who will never hear a masterpiece like this

[@shermanberryman9037]

Bring it backroads in Louisiana bruh, I love this shit, brings me back

[@7FurtherStill7]

Just a God doing his thing..

[@FearEscape]

Your better off trying to find a show in texas, as he lives in Austin now. He plays in my hometown Longview a few times a year at a bar called the levee.

[@HelfyreMedia]

This song could just end at 1.30 and it'd be absolute perfection instead of just perfection .

[@IAmKrow]

Love it when he sings "it's just all illuminateeeeeeed"

[@graveflower187]

This is actually a cover of the original that was written by another band. I forgot what they're called but I just found this out a few months ago after being obsessed with this song for years

[@adamlowry7901]

Weird no one mentions acid bath

[@stephenmcguire9934]

....you did

[@shannonklinger7568]

I love Acid Bath...Pagan Terroism Tactics is amazing..when the kite string pops is phenomenal

[@ashe8]

People mean no disrespect by it I think. Dax is just a timeless artist. Meaning he is also a great solo artist.

[@kimmierae70]

Not weird, just respectful. Let this masterpiece stand on its own

[@adamlowry7901]

@@kimmierae70 you clearly don't get it.

[@Telrunya598]

Dax is the modern times Nick Drake.

[@wraithoftheirish]

Telrunya598 Exactly! Soo ! The talent of Genuis's

[@MimosaSector]

Ran out of the theater when I was young. Pinocchio Donkey tails. Step right up.

[@eptskay]

the lyrics you've added are a bit off. for reference, listen to the original by The Velvet Watchband..

[@inflorescence440]

I hum unintentionally the way she was humming in my ear in bed. One of those days i had put Dax playing from my phone and she didnt like him.

[@vraimentmaladroite]

Ugh, fucking awesome version of this song. :) Thank you.

[@AliceSympathy]

@cmriders37 It's from a 2003 recording called Velvet Songs for Golden Skulls.

[@Liquidglados]

Greatest singer ever. (sorry Maynard)

[@acivilconscience4185]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

[@cmriders37]

this is a great recording..I dont recognize where it came from but very good

[@AmberJo_]

So apparently there are 5 nazis who dislike this... Lol

[@sacopysigns2987]

Hahahaha. Right on!

[@zolda7179]

fuckin nazis man

[@texmatt12]

fucking brilliant

[@KerryVick-pc2ju]

Bright to add one more

[@Slaughtered23]

THANK YOU!@

[@jacobstraney9004]

This song was to beautiful for 47 people they just couldn't comprehend it

[@Liquidglados]

If anyone could be dax Riggs ..it would be you

[@gisli12]

With love from iceland

[@doyourworst1793]

Corona Virus got us all in a jar

[@SpookyApparition]

I've been listening to Dax since Agents and hadn't heard this until tonight... incredible. what is this from?!

[@sirbassist]

there is a very large collection of live recordings of dax available to torrent. his early solo work is all amazing. im a big fan of acid bath and solo dax. deadboy is good too.

[@jonathanesser6864]

SpookyApparition solo shit he did after deadboy the first album. first group. he traveled around ms and LS and wherever just him and a fuckin guitar. and that is some of my favorite stuff.

[@NolocoLawrence]

So fucking beautiful them vocals

[@giroroxhollyleafmekeke4047]

Im prob the only kid in the world who likes this :D

[@jonroberts9177]

My son when he was young liked Dax your probably not the only kid that likes him.

[@stevenknotts8162]

What cd is this song from, if anyone can answer I have every cd he's been a part off except agents of oblivion and this song isn't on any of them

[@shannonklinger7568]

Dax is the truth

[@shermanberryman9037]

it's just all illuminatied

[@jinagibson6818]

💚

[@ggmudbone]

nice

[@lovebreaksyou]

was this on an album?

[@carpathianfrost]

Is this an original song?

[@deatheater459]

coolest fucking voice ever

[@jamieclark2203]

I want to take my Bro to a Dax show in Louisiana. Anyone with.any info...

[@HonorinTreason]

HinT was listening.

[@wednesdaymonroe]

Relatable

[@Mikethh]

Oh my god

[@AliceSympathy]

@pearljambuff No problem. :)

[@brandonjossick]

I think he is singing about Radium RA atomic number 88

[@meghanmarie666]

yeah if you can sing like dax

[@jayhosh8126]

It has me envision a small organic microbe in a jar sitting on a table in front of a window, going through the seasons days and nights, it feels an unknown form of evolution making it want to change, to speak, to grow and do what it sees it's fellow beings doing outside of the jar, and at night the moon and the stars illuminate all through the jar in one, as if a universe was in it, because to that microbe, it is, and that's all it has, and all that ever happens.

[@ZehFace]

[@adamlowry7012]

Boogers

[@gitavirklara2943]

Mrzim se

[@jnsnkshsbdb]

Don't ...

[@ZehWolf]

It's "meet the stars"... I'm just saying.

[@ZehWolf]

*meets*

[@Altarofdoom]

but there are some recordings where he actually says "the moon will eat the stars"

[@xpennydreadful]

+Airsoftgunkid I've listened to this a dozen times and he makes absolutely no "m" sound... Pretty certain its the moon eats the stars. Sounds the same in all the versions that I've heard.

[@JulieHoltsclaw]

Correction on the first verse: "We turn into to children with donkey tails and deer heads."

[@aevolver]

Nope... it's a reference to a scene in Pinocchio, when boys turn into donkeys. "Donkey tails and ears" is correct.

[@hewhoshallnotbenamed4429]

I hatis song

[@joewhitlow5799]

Sounds like a generic hipster Chris Cornell

[@toma2906]

haha, actually he sounds like a much better version of Cornell

[@numskul]

He’s also been around just as long as Cornell and was in a much heavier band than you could ever hope to lift with two hands.

[@jasonarnett5487]

Mix between Cornell and Jeff Mangum

[@AliceSympathy]

This version is from a 2003 recording called Velvet Songs for Golden Skulls(Which is a studio recording, but I'm unsure if it has ever been released), but there is a different version of it on the live recording Things In Jars from 2004. He usually plays it live, but it hasn't appeared on any official albums yet.

[@jimdoe1854]

I was there it was so nice

[@harrislala1669]

me too I feel sorry for the ones who will never hear a masterpiece like this

[@ivomatic13]

[@kelliwhite9794]