*GRUNGE AS IT GETS* 🎵 SOUNDGARDEN "Burden In My Hand" Reaction

[@chaoticneutral3487]

The song is about Chris' battle with drug addiction-burden in my hand. He was very open about his struggles with both addiction and depression.

[@allenlewis7207]

After digging into the lyrics of their songs, I must agree...THE DAY I TRIED TO LIVE was another example

[@bradydunn5910]

He was an alcoholic not a drug addict, it was alcohol

[@timbaud5704]

@@bradydunn5910 since when isnt alcohol a drug?

[@timbaud5704]

@@bradydunn5910 alcohol is a drug by definition. just because its legal in most countries of the world it doesnt mean that it does different things to the brain and your health. lol.

[@Hixlol]

@@bradydunn5910 chris said in an interview he was abusing oxycontin.

[@Tdub0911]

So glad you're doing this one. It is probably my favorite and I don't think it got the credit it deserved. It's more stripped down and really showcases Chris's voice.

[@pitpride1220]

It's one of the best they ever wrote. It's extremely sophisticated and difficult to play.

[@TheRustyGuitarist]

Ahhhh, that VOICE!! Fuckin miss that... Chris was one of a kind! RIP Another one of those almost happy sounding songs, that holds such a deeper, darker subtext... This is one of my favorite Soundgarden tracks.

[@frankrizzo4460]

Yes I totally agree with you sadly we lost a gem of talent he had such an distinctive voice. Rip Chris Cornell you left us way too soon 🙏

[@Fuphyter]

Chris was immensely talented, humble and a beautiful soul. The melody vocally and musically are so unique. He put his heart and soul into all of it. ❤

[@LeoWhalen1933]

This song hits me differently. O remember having a tough day in college about 15 years ago. I went out to my car and put on a rock station. This song came on, i maxed out the volume and my day was fine after that. I battled drug addiction and alcoholism for many years.

[@CitizenScorn]

In 97, Soundgarden personally closed out the grunge era with this masterpiece of an album.

[@Dr.ScienceSolvesIt]

You can tell Lex is grunge by her response to Brad saying she's a pop chick lol

[@Lona_Chess]

I know, right! It was a perfect response to that suggestion.

[@acy2004]

Right, I felt that too.

[@kennethwilliams5063]

She's a metal chick!

[@florida52001]

RIP Chris Cornell....what an amazing voice

[@brettkenschaft4239]

To answer Chris's question in this song.... yes, I have cried for him. Many times. He was such an amazing talent and is sorely missed.

[@hunter3899]

Grunge is emotion with a side of music.

[@stevepower9801]

When Lex says "Pop? Uggh No!" That warmed my heart. She likes her music real! You're a lucky man Brad, she's a keeper! Any woman who has a such a passion for real music and loves to debate it is one to hold on to. You guys make me smile every day. I love how you approach songs and delve into them without taking things overly seriously. Cheers me up when I get home from work and want to chill on youtube. Rest in peace Chris Cornell, one of Soundgarden's best from the days just before they originally split up. Miss you Chris x

[@michaelbet7036]

Lex reflected my thoughts on Pop, "Uggh No....."

[@Sharpester]

Brad: Gives a passionate speech about the topic of this song, exploring the possibilities of it being about murder, a brain tumor, or maybe even suicide. Lex: It's about drugs 😐 Brad: Oh. That's much simpler. 😂🤣😂

[@LBPreviews]

That's why I love these guys so much haha

[@jackstrawno11]

These guys were so effing awesome live. I got to see them several times in the early 90's and on this tour,96.

[@andrewc578]

"Close your eyes and bow your head, I need a little sympathy. For the fear is strong and love is for everyone who isn't me" -- One of the best lines ever written.

[@heidithatswho.2481]

I think the line that hits me most is "follow me into the desert, as desperate as you are" meaning you want so badly to have parts of me that I can't give...so if we go out here, and I lose my head, would you lie for me? So you can keep me or so I won't have to face myself. Along with "out in the sunshine. The sun is mine" ,you want the happy good part of me...can you handle the dark. And a burden in my hand because he now feels responsible for someone else's happiness when he doesn't have his own

[@jimbodavis1944]

Heidi for the WIN! You should interpret lyrics on KZbin. I’d subscribe. That’s spot on.

[@Lona_Chess]

Lex smacking down the idea of being in a pop band made my day. Brad, buddy, she just said she wanted to be in a grunge band. Grunge artists were pretty much anti-pop in everything they did!! I could definitely see Lex in a grunge band. And I'd buy her band's album in instant!

[@arnthorla]

Got to love grunge. I'm getting flash backs from my teens listening to this.

[@westwrd82]

The Day I Tried To Live is my favorite Soundgarden song

[@emanuelormonde7792]

This one is tough, as it is about addiction, the guilt, and the demons involved. Keep strong!!

[@fenderfox5080]

I had no idea this song was about addiction, it makes perfect sense now lol, thanks for making sense of this song for me.

[@robertyates7242]

Those demons though

[@jacobjones5269]

The guilt, mostly… Sadly..

[@MorgothsBalrog]

It's not about addiction.

[@acy2004]

Do “Blow up the outside world” next by Soundgarden. I also love Grunge Lex. Great reaction guys 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏼🙌🏼👏🏼💜🇨🇦

[@benshafer5198]

Good choice!...or "My Wave"

[@maltheblomqvist3980]

Yes please!!

[@Torthrodhel]

Never could get into that one, but it seems really popular. I must have a slightly unusual taste I guess.

[@andreamaddox7400]

yes, yes

[@boogama1]

Great driving song😀 Cornell does so much metaphorical language that sometimes you just gotta assume he's doing the tortured soul thing, and just appreciate the music and his goosebumps voice. Try "Like Suicide", and don't find out what it's about until after a reaction. Epic song, probably my fav.

[@FloridaRocks]

Excellent guitar solo by Kim as well! Fantastic suggestion!

[@cactustactics]

Finding out what that song was about made me like it more tbh

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

@@cactustactics same, but only after listening to it 3 or 4 times

[@davidcampbell4174]

Damn, those vocals ❤ The sheer amount of vocal talent that came from the grunge era is astounding.

[@mrfry3]

I was lucky to grow up in Seattle when this movement started.

[@MrJeddYoung]

Like many of your viewers, I love Soundgarden / grunge also. Your willingness to listen to grunge & metal with an open mind is one of the reasons i was initially drawn to your platform. Soundgarden has some great songs from early in their recording careers that often get overlooked. Some great early ones are - Gun; Beyond The Wheel; I Awake; and Loud Love. Thanks for your reactions and i hope you do more Soundgarden.

[@haywin4601]

Louder than Love is a GREAT album..

[@mrbrownbagable]

You guys are perfect examples of human perfection. Xoxoxoxo

[@karlvuleta]

I absolutely LOVE your reactions to Chris Cornell/Soundgarden/Audioslave songs. You both have very different reactions to them. Brad seems to try to make sense of the lyrics, while Lex listens, gets her ideas and vibes with it. These are songs I love listening to and it's awesome seeing you guys reacting to them ❤

[@EJarres]

Pretty sure this song is about heroin addiction…”I shot my love today” is shooting heroin, “I lost my head again” is about relapsing, and the needle is the “burden in his hand”…at least that’s how I always interpreted it

[@TheBlindGuitarSlinger]

That is how I always took it too.

[@wendymessina4462]

Think its about alcoholism

[@klaptongroovemaster]

The lyrics of "Burden in My Hand" suggest the song is about a man who murders a woman he is in a relationship with and leaves her in the desert, not without regret. Some fans believe the lyrics are 'deeper' than the surface and indicative of something such as drug abuse or an abusive relationship; however, the guitarist Kim Thayil called the song "the "Hey Joe" of the '90s."[1]

[@nickkleiber8636]

I don’t think he did H he a battle w pills and alcohol

[@wendymessina4462]

@@nickkleiber8636 agree

[@benshafer5198]

Absolutely love your reaction to this. One of my favorite songs of all time✌

[@FloridaRocks]

Yes! Grunge it is for Lex's birthday! PEARL JAM - "Don't Call Me Daughter"!!

[@Josh.T.H.]

Just discovered your channel and have been watching tons of the videos. I haven't listened to many of these songs in years and its a reminder that I need to revisit them! I love Lex's spirit. You guys are great!

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

This is my new favorite addiction 😁 Love seeing you guys experience hearing some of the soundtrack of my life thus far for the first time, and me riding along, getting to remember what it was like and revisiting memories. You guys rock 🤘

[@gat1986]

Hey, thanks for your content, I've been really enjoying it, keep doing what you do.

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

The Day I Tried To Live is another great track of theirs you guys could check out.

[@dyr234]

One of my best memories to this song was going sand boarding with the folks in 2011 and I was standing on top of this dune looking out the view of other sand dunes while having my ear buds in listening to this song.

[@lantzkeefer6]

Yes,,my favorite Soundgarden song, my second favorite Chris Cornell vocal behind Sunshower, so awesome that you did this one 🤘 Thank you so much 👍

[@waygonner]

This was so good because the two of you showed the process of being a fan of this music. She was grooving to the performance and groove of the music, without a ton of thought to the lyrical content. He is sitting there reading the lyrics and probably thinking the song is really messed up. Yep, that’s 90’s Seattle rock for you in a nutshell.

[@ericmcdonough8193]

The opening note to this song gives me chills every time. That voice.

[@pierrevaillancourt1803]

Good reaction. Love you guys. You look so good together. Becoming my favourite reaction channels

[@Fuphyter]

Killer bass, guitar, drums and Chris' vocals soaring through it all. A poet and melody master.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

saw them 2x. .once I worked security backstage and front of the stage at lollapalooza(1996) when they played with metallica, the ramones, and the wu tang clan....it was right when this song was on the radio.....I then saw them again in 2013....my friend and I went to the top of an outside theater to smoke. well at the outer/upper reach of the outdoor theater his voice literally was as powerful as you hear in this video...always loved his voice when I was young and they were out, but that show in 2013 showed me how he is an alltime great vocalist...one of the best ever

[@Dirk-Merkeldunk]

Brad's face when he's trying to figure out the lyrics 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lona_Chess]

Music to Brad is a complex math problem that must be solved, not something to groove to and enjoy.

[@mitchellbeston1033]

"Pop?....arghhhh!" Exactly Lex...i think grunge suits you down to the ground.

[@tracyroberson72]

YESSS!!! Any and ALL things Chris Cornell. My favorite of all time. This man's voice was like no other!!!! Keep him going. PLEASE!!

[@krissanders987]

A classic grunge sound garden from 90’s i grew up too. I’m a huge grunge guy myself

[@toddhoward130]

The bass riffs in this tune are great!

[@kubeck]

As someone who grew up immersed in grunge and the grunge scene at its peek I love to see how much Lex loves it! Makes me happy! Keep up the great videos!

[@fenderfox5080]

I love watching you guys listen to all this great music. Chris was/ is amazing singer.

[@OG_Wakanobi]

"Pop??!!! Ugh..." priceless

[@Lona_Chess]

Best part of this whole video!

[@SRGots]

I love the songs off this album so much. Good choice.

[@johnknight9150]

This came out when I was a teenager and was one of the first actual albums I ever got into (my big brother bought the CD). I always wanted to have this track playing in the opening cinematics of a tank game or tank movie at the time. Now I want to start a road trip in the summer with this on the stereo, car windows open, sunglasses, driving into the sun.

[@zzyzxx13]

I don't think I've seen Brad move his bod as much as he does here. it's good to see. And watching Lex groove is always good to see.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

A beautiful vocal and song. Love it!

[@redrobin8544]

Yes, the moment you discover the new levels under the rock bottom. Chris was occupying this space as we all do. Be kind to yourself. Be Brave.

[@99sheepy]

Brad: You could be in a pop band? Lex: Pop?!?! Uhhhhh . . . . . . no! Love the reaction, Burden in My Hand is my favorite Soundgarden tune.

[@wheresatari668]

Pretty Noose is my favorite by them. So much fire. Blow Up the Outside World and Fell on Black Days are next.

[@TheNinjakat2010]

"POP? Ehh!" Love it! 😹

[@NathanThurberMusic]

Mailman by Soundgarden is a great chill grunge song. Also 4th of July

[@keithrose4227able]

some of my earliest memories of music with this song, i remember having the cassette with the lyrics of the cassette paper. fuck i miss those days

[@franklinzappa7043]

One of the Greatest Male Vocalist/ Front men ever. R.I.P C.C🤘😎 Thanks for the Memories. Sound Garden Live were Phenominal 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@elliotthementallyillgay.3626]

I'm loving her vibe to one of my most favorite songs of all time!!!!

[@volundburvelson5171]

Love it!! Pop? Ugh.. Lex you the best thing since cell phones.

[@kazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Fell on black daysssssss

[@rutssy]

The grunge shower playlist is a must Lex!

[@geraldbaker8479]

ya'll really need to hear Slaves and Bulldozers. Chris goes off in that song. My personal Favorite.

[@michaelbet7036]

Discovered these two and love 'em! Taking a shot and requesting a Husker Du review of, Pink Turns To Blue

[@AlphaMachina]

Rain When I Die is such a dope song. The melody when they go into the hook is so catchy, almost like an unexpected bit of beauty in a morass of angsty noise. Just drags you in.

[@wbsMullet]

Not too chill not too sad. That's actually a prefect description of grunge.

[@TJLil001]

Lex you remind me of me when I was a teenager In the 70s with the long patch cords..And just getting lost in the music...

[@damienwaldron4586]

Heroin had a hold of all the great "Grunge" lead singers. From experience. It opens a whole different portal of each individuals artistic ability.

[@jeffolinger-wm1hg]

Love you Chris. To all my brothers who have battled with these struggles with addiction and generally living in this world. Blessings on you and your family ❤

[@tomdadada]

Love her descreption of her grunge-feeling; thats it!

[@Phasecast]

I love to watch these 2 talk to each other. 😃

[@mpotter9944]

Janes Addiction - Ocean Size, Mountain Song, Up the Beach....

[@jruz1738]

Hahaa I love these guys reactions, Brad is disecting every word and Lex is like what words?

[@bigdaddypiggy]

Down on the on Upside is a criminally overlooked album but how do you follow up 2 classics back to back ?

[@RubenRodriguez-qh2dx]

DAAAMN ,, BRAD finally got one right😂😂👍🏼

[@diesel2460]

Always loved this music video!! Back when you know... MTV was about music.

[@rutssy]

This song certainly deserves applause Lex! Love this song!

[@nettiemac]

Will ALWAYS give a like for Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Chris Cornell!!

[@fonzo80]

Cornell's voice allowed for such cool song arrangements because he could sing to any style of music. Just sooooooo much passion in his delivery on this one.

[@jasonmoss7990]

FINALLY!!!! Great pic! Love it!

[@roxelbr]

Somehow this song is the one I like the most. And feel it the deepest since I heard it for first around 97-98. It’s just the song I want in my funeral at the end. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@VIDSTORAGE]

One of the best rock gongs of the 90s

[@andrewhoward4471]

Usually Lex hits the meaning of songs but this time Brad nailed it "Self Deletion" is the perfect way to describe the meaning of this song. Right on Bro.

[@patbinkley2107]

Try ' with my good eye closed'.! Or go way back to loud love!

[@patpulis9922]

POP?!!!!!!!! No. I'm still laughing.

[@briancrawford69]

Soundgarden was just a phenomenal band. Up there with zeppelin, perfect group of guys just happened to all meet at the right time

[@Gforceracing20]

Lex says I like my happy with a twist of darkness, hahaha

[@mannfamilyMI]

My favorite Soundgarden song. Love Chris’ voice here .

[@BretJohnsonboyofthedog]

The look on Lex's face when Brad starts analyzing the lyrics at the end is priceless!

[@matthansen758]

Do "Slaves & Bulldozers" to see what Chris Cornell really was made of! Such an underrated song and it shows his true range!

[@themadcow71]

best rock vocal ever

[@R.Nashoba]

Hey Lex and Brad, Soundgardens Zero Chance is a killer song , Much ❤ from 🇦🇺

[@gregbryant3826]

After watching a bunch of your videos I realized you two are the perfect example of left brain vs right brain.

[@granpuscanucks]

This song was the first song of a mix I had for my Sun morning ball hockey league. Always amped me up as I drove to the rink, despite what it is about. You have to play it as loud as your ears can handle, though.

[@TenTonNuke]

Kim Thayil is the unsung hero of the band, often outshined (hey-oh!) by the god-tier singing of Cornell. He gives each song such a unique sound. Like wind chimes in space.

[@MrAllDay2u]

A great quote by Kim Thayil: ​“We weren’t out to get laid, we weren’t out to get high, we just wanted to make you fucking hurt” 👊

[@leviathan3630]

Matt Cameron's drumming is just as important

[@jeffreycherep8264]

Check out "Mailman","Holy Water",or "Loud Love".

[@zoneone3417]

You rock Lex 🤘🏽, you could’ve been a great addition to L7 😁. I love that you’re so open to new music and fully appreciate it, and from what I can tell not just appreciate it but really like it. It’s so fun watching people discover new amazing music. Brad is still furrowing that brow

[@aspjake123]

Lex has great taste in music! I too would love to be in a Grunge Band. Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in chains and Nirvana are tops.

[@fenderfox5080]

Lex loves Grunge, that's awesome!!

[@AuspexAO]

I think this song is the "Hey Joe" of the 90s in more ways than one. It's about shooting your lover (but in this case the "love" is addiction). The dessert the writer finds himself in is the wasteland of drug withdrawal. A world where the colors are less colorful, nothing tastes or feels as good. He bemoans his lost love saying "it's just a burden in my hand, an anchor in my heart, a TUMOR in my head" (it's escalating to worse and worse things and he needed to get rid of "her"). It's a very cynical song though. He isn't heading to a better place without "her". He's headed to a lie. He's going to try to live in a place where "a moon is painted on a picture of heaven and all the little pigs have God" (yikes). I think it's a song about killing the thing that loves and sustains you, for your own good, and then realizing that it's...not worth it. For anyone who has left drugs behind, you'll understand exactly what he means. Sometimes, even years later, the colors don't look as colorful and the tastes don't taste quite as good. Leaving drugs behind is soooo necessary, but, sometimes it feels like we never quite leave that desert.

[@bradleyflinn7508]

Lex reacts exactly how I want her to react to my favorites.