REMASTERED IN HD! Music video by Soundgarden performing The Day I Tried To Live. (C) 1994 A&M Records #Soundgarden #TheDayITriedToLive #Remastered #Vevo #Rock #OfficialMusicVideo
So many times I was asked why I listened to songs about depression ...... these songs were never about depression to me, they were about beating that shit and living. Thank you Chris and company, I'm still here and I will never forget.
Songs like this do have a depressive undertone, but they also possess an incredible bright side to them if you allow it. The grunge era songs are filled with life changing lyrics and riffs like nothing I’ve ever encountered. There can be no good with out evil, no happiness without sorrow. This song is so powerful it could be weaponized.
Depression is a war. Everyday is a battle. Sometimes one of us falls, but we have to keep trying, everyday. For the ones who we love who still are living, and for the ones who fell before us. RIP Chris Cornell.
DodoBirdie Amen. My sister passed away almost exactly a year after Chris did. She had the lyrics to Fell on Black Days, on her wrist. I have 2 sisters, we love Chris Cornell so much. I miss him, but the pain I have from missing my sister is unreal. She was everything to us, she battled addiction so long. She ended up going septic, and on life support, but she never came back to us. It's been almost three months. ❤️😪
Song Meaning From Chris Cornell himself: It's about trying to step out of being patterned and closed off and reclusive, which I've always had a problem with. It's about attempting to be normal and just go out and be around other people and hang out. I have a tendency to sometimes be pretty closed off and not see people for long periods of time and not call anyone. It's actually, in a way, a hopeful song. Especially the lines "One more time around/Might do it", which is basically saying, 'I tried today to understand and belong and get along with other people, and I failed, but I'll probably try again tomorrow.' A lot of people misinterpreted that song as a suicide-note song. Taking the word "live" too literally. "The Day I Tried to Live" means more like the day I actually tried to open up myself and experience everything that's going on around me as opposed to blowing it all off and hiding in a cave.
Yeah, but why try to be something you are not? After I came to grips that I’m an introvert, I found my true purpose with God and found hobbies that afford me great joy and relaxation.
I am always happy to hear of more people out there that Chris also gives hope to. If you have never heard of Audioslave, give them a listen as well. Chris Cornell was one of the greatest musicians to ever live, and he worked with some of the greatest musicians who ever lived, to create some of the most uplifting and unique "grunge" music that most people would probably just assume is "edgy and depressing" when his lyrics speak so many volumes. We lost him to a careless doctor, and we must never forget that. My love and support goes out to his wife in her legal battles. Stay strong. Ignore the haters.
@@cantyouhearmeknocking1961 I wouldn't label TSP as grunge, probably just a few songs would fit into the genre. They are totally worth listening to that's for sure, Gish and Siamese Dream are a delight.
Cornell on "The Day I Tried to Live": It's about trying to step out of being patterned and closed off and reclusive, which I've always had a problem with. It's about attempting to be normal and just go out and be around other people and hang out. I have a tendency to sometimes be pretty closed off and not see people for long periods of time and not call anyone. It's actually, in a way, a hopeful song. Especially the lines "One more time around/Might do it," which is basically saying, 'I tried today to understand and belong and get along with other people, and I failed, but I'll probably try again tomorrow.' A lot of people misinterpreted that song as a suicide-note song. Taking the word "live" too literally. "The Day I Tried to Live" means more like the day I actually tried to open up myself and experience everything that's going on around me as opposed to blowing it all off and hiding in a cave." Via Wikipedia
Absolutely. I've decided that I don't care what a person believes. There are so many reasons to hate and ideology or person behind it. If you want to contribute to life in anyway, then stay with us. I'm a radical but please, stay with us, all of you...
As someone with depression, whenever I get in that mindset, this song makes me feel very empowered, and makes me feel a lot better. Thank you Soundgarden.
On this tiny ball of dirt and water floating through the Cosmos I just happened to occupy the same space and time as Soundgarden. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is one amazing stroke of luck.
Superunknown is such a friggin monolith of an album. 70 minutes long and not a nanosecond is wasted. It's an exploratory of the battle of the human condition, wreathed in haunted wails, bizarre tunings, and shadowy pop dissonance. You can dance to it, you can weep to it, you can do dishes to it; it just gets under your skin like no other work.
I suffer from some mental health issues and Chris makes me feel a peace that the world is a crazy place and it’s ok to be pissed about it. RIP Chris your vocals are yet to be beaten. So glad your music helped others too.
Today i woke the same as any other day. Take a shower and i was ready to work and start the day. Then i heard the news. Everywhere. I feel...numb. And all i can think is "The lives we make never seem to ever get us anywhere but dead". I don't know what else to say except on how fucking greatfull i am for having saw SG live the only time they've come to my country. Rest in Peace mr Cornell, today i will jam all of your albums in your honor. "Singing one more time around..."
Nicolás Riveros I'm feeling the same, yesterday was my first summer vacation day, I was very excited cause I was about to date the girl I love, then heard the news, and my whole day turned into a shitty sad day, I grew up listening to Soundgarden and Audioslave and it was really devastating for me.
I live right across from Detroit, on the Canadian side. I go to Detroit all the time for concerts. I planned to do this one but it was a work night and I didn't have anyone to go with. Fuck how I wish I went. This guy shaped my life, right from birth until now. Black Hole Sun was what my dad would sing to me as a lullabye. I feel like I've lost a friend. So envious you've seen these guys. Much love to you and all the other Cornell fans out there
I remember seeing them at the Trocadero in Philly. Chis' lyrics were always a little dark or bittersweet. Imagine being famous, successful, rich and well liked but still unhappy. I can't.
I was diagnosed bipolar 1 a few years ago. My cycles are seasonal and you can set your watch by them. This winter I tried to spend a day out of bed and listened to music for the first time in months. It was excruciating but this song came on. Nothing ever written describes more perfectly what mental illness is like. I was sobbing through the song but felt at peace as well because for the first time in a long time I didn’t feel alone. And I felt like someone as phenomenal as Chris Cornell would understand and wouldn’t see me like a freak show. What a wonderful man we were graced with.
I'm Bipolar 2 and I'm pretty seasonal as well. But my timing is functional from March - October (my up is when people think I'm taking care of myself) slow slide down through the holidays and absolutely fucking bummed by the end of January.
Same diagnosis here and I relate completely. Last winter was so hard. Secluded myself nearly the entire season. One other song that really defines bipolar to me is moonlight sonata by beethoven. Some say he was bipolar as well and it seems he wouldn't be able to such an accurate depiction of the symptoms without first hand knowledge. The mood starts out in an obvious deep depression, which leads to an awakening of happiness, continues on into frantic mania, and eventually crashes back into depression. It's remarkable to me how vivid the story is even though there are no lyrics. Thought I would share. Maybe I'll get your take on the song. Goodluck on your journey. It's a hard road but we're not the only ones on it.
One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, and with an absolutely killer band. This song is one of my favorites, and apparently one of his favorites, but even so, so many of his good songs are better than many artist's best songs. I love the music of Chris Cornell and the man he was, may he rest in peace :/
Still not sure I deserve to be called a legend but thanks. Guess if enough people say it then it must be either true or the news lol. Glad I’m in good company 🙂. Pretty legendary yourself.
I feel like this song is more about the awkwardness of being around "normal" ppl, and trying to fit in for a day, than it is about depression. I mean its about depression for sure. But I relate to this song in the way that I just dont fit in with "normal society" no matter how hard I fake it. Every once in awhile, Ill give it a shot a try just to learn that Im a liar and I should just go home and go to sleep. F'n love this song, love Chris Cornell, RIP
Well... no disrespect and not that I'd put him as great of a singer as Chris (there really are few that could touch his ability), but Dave Grohl is pretty badass in all those departments.
Im here on the 30th anniversary of Superunknown to pay respects to CC and one of the best rock albums of the 90s and possibly one of the 🐐s. Props to anyone thats still listening to this masterpiece all these decades later.
Compared to all the other Seattle bands from the Grunge Era, I have to say after listening to this song, Black Hole Sun, Spoonman and more, I would say Soundgarden has the most unique and different sound for a "Grunge" band. Makes me appreciate them even more. I cry out to the Heavens everyday saying "God why is Chris gone?!?! Bring him back to life!!!" Chris Cornell is dearly missed.
These lyrics hit center mass for me. Depression and hospitalization I understand personally. His death came right before everything crashed down for me. It's hard to put into words but I felt so connected to him through all of his lyrics because I understood him in that mindset. Damnit losing Chris was a travesty.
Im a bit of an autistic, diagnosed with borderline and split personality, depressed for a long long time with 5 suicide attempts. Cornell's lyrics always understood me and I felt them, that kind of music is the only thing I can feel. Ive been having therapy since march, its quite effective. Cheers to all of You coping with personal disorders and depression. We still have music. Keep trying every day, I do too.
Yes, i'm with borderline too, a bit depressed and major anxiety so I feel your words. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Motherlove Bone, Mad Season gives me the extra energy in the bad days. I quitted drinking and substance use almost 10 months ago. Feel so much better and more clearer than ever in my 35 years. Got my shit together and I'm so damn relieved. Alcohol and drugs made it worse in the long run, fed up with that going nowhere feeling. Love from Finland. Carry on, everything is possible and you are not alone. It's all in your mind, the good, the bad, the devil, the god. Peace and One Love.
No one is gonna believe me, but before I heard about Chris' death in my hometown I had this song in my head for like a week straight. When I learned of what happened it made my blood run cold. See you soon, brother.
***** If you get this song you wouldn't give it a thumbs down. It's about depression and how you can see the world upside down and backwards. Feeling that the world is upside down is a common expression. After reading this pay attention to the lyrics. It makes sense.
***** not sure he meant you dude - but your retort was awesomely played down - good work sir - if only the world could behave in this way - you often see people go crazy and act offended, abusing the other person for no good reason.ps - this track is amazing but then so is the whole album superunknown (with the exception of head down which I am not a fan of)
What an empowering piece of art. The message of trying to live a meaningful life in spite of trauma and fear resonates with me. To anyone reading this, don't give up on bettering yourself in this crazy world. Give it one more time around and who knows, you might do it.
sometimes today isn't enough ... everyone wants to live happy through time immortal. Not always possible with people who suffer depression ... I know, I've been there.
Chris , id like to thank you for helping me with my severe depression ,your music ,your singing , has been helping me cope with my father's passing . Your music makes me feel happy, even through these trying times. When i listen to you singing and your bands , it helps me ,but no matter what i do ,ill still miss my dad forever. I love you dad ,rest easy. I know you're in a better place now . 🕊🤍
I've never been super invested in Soundgarden, but when I heard the news this morning, my heart sank. As a musician, I have so much respect for these guys because of how the music they made, bettered the lives of so many people. Now I'm on a Soundgarden binge mostly out of sadness, as I've always admired Cornell's killer vocals. But to know that I'm never going to be able to experience the band's presence with their music is truly disheartening. The legacy he left will be everlasting, and though he's gone, we will always have his identity in our hearts, and his soul in the music. God bless, and R.I.P Chris, I'm happy that the pain is over for you, but heartbroken it had to be this way.
A nice tribute to him. It's a terrible tragedy because although his pain is over, so is his happiness. He would have laughed again and had great days with his family again. He would have loved his music again.
Tyler Moss met too same feeling..I don't sing for a long time anymore cause of emotional reasons but yep..they drop like trees these days abd something stinks! ♡
Yes I agree also. He had a voice that you just knew it was him when you heard. There have been and are some lead singers that ARE the voice of the band and he as was one of his generation. One of the best 90s bands and I ache too for the loss of him to his family and fans!!
Sad as it is, I think this will always be my favorite Soundgarden song. Chris had such amazing gravel and breath-control. His singing was always passionate beyond measure 💝
The time signature in this song is very mesmerizing to me, one measure of 7/4, two of 4/4, can never get enough of the unorthodox talent of Soundgarden, & Chris Cornell.
"Words you say, never seem To live up to the ones inside your head The lives we make never seem To ever get us anywhere but dead" R.I.P man you were truly a legend.
This make me tear up. I'm discovering for the first time Soundgarden. Even possible if I listened before Nirvana, Alice in chains, Soundgarden, pearl Jam. But this song describe how I feel living with anxiety disorder and depression. I'm used to fight my demons but never alone. Thanks Chris Cornell. Thanks Soundgarden. Those who suffer, we salute you.
Hey man listen to every album that Soundharden ever made it will help you for sure. There is a how catalog of SG and chris cornell solo audioslave temple of the dog that will help you for sure listen to everything.
Lyrics I woke the same As any other day Except a voice Was in my head It said, "Seize the day, Pull the trigger Drop the blade and watch The rolling heads" The day I tried to live I stole a thousand Beggars change And gave it to the rich The day I tried to win I dangled from The power lines And let the martyrs stretch Singing, One more time around Might do it One more time around Might make it One more time around Might do it One more time around I might make it The day I tried to live, Yeah Words you say Never seem to live up to The ones inside your head The lives we make Never seem to ever get Us anywhere but dead The day I tried to live I wallowed in the Blood and mud With all the other pigs Yeah Singing, One more time around Might do it One more time around Might make it One more time around Might do it One more time around I might make it The day I tried to live, Yeah I tried I woke the same As any other day You know why I should've Have stayed in bed Hey The day I tried to win I wallowed in the Blood and mud With all the other pigs And I learned that I was a liar (One more time around) I learned that I was a liar (One more time around) I learned that I was a liar (One more time around) I learned that I was a liar (One more time around) Singing, One more time around Might do it One more time around Might make it One more time around Might do it One more time around I might make it The day I tried to live, Yeah Just like you Ooh Just like you One more time around One more time around One more time around One more time around
The hardest part about depression is never living up to the voices in your head. You always feel like you're on the outside looking in. You know who you are and who you need to be but fuck if you can live up to it ..
It’s so easy to give up. It was a many many years process for me to… I mean, I still battle with it, but I guess I’ve found some reasons to lean into that feeling that ranges from discomfort to torture. It’s a hilarious predicament, that the solution I found to just wanting to give up, was struggling and struggling after giving up time and time again, until I did take those steps into the world outside my head. I regret a lot, and missed out on a ton, but I’m grateful to still be here now, and to be the person I am today. I hurt a lot of others, myself, but with a lot of pain and a lot of time I did find the other side. Eventually, I asked forgiveness from those I hurt, forgave myself, and as the years tick by, little by little all that shame I felt flaked off. Sure I’m vulnerable now, but even more so I wear that shit on my shoulder. It’s part of my story. Ain’t no shame to it.
@@ChevisPreston I felt everything you said deeply, I keep forgetting there's others out there going through or have went through the same thing and that I'm not alone.. thanks for the message and may I say I'm glad you're still here on earth with us. Peace and love to you friend
I woke the same As any other day except a voice was in my head It said, "Seize the day Pull the trigger, drop the blade and watch the rolling heads" The day I tried to live I stole a thousand beggar's change And gave it to the rich, yeah The day I tried to win I dangled from the power lines And let the martyrs stretch, yeah Singing one more time around (might do it) One more time around (might make it) One more time around (might do it) One more time around (might make it) The day I tried to live, yeah Words you say Never seem to live up to the ones inside your head The lives we make Never seem to ever get us anywhere but dead The day I tried to live I wallowed in the blood and mud With all the other pigs, hey Singing one more time around (might do it) One more time around (might make it) One more time around (might do it) One more time around (might make it) The day I tried to live, yeah I tried I woke the same as any other day you know I should have stayed in bed The day I tried to win I wallowed in the blood and mud With all the other pigs And I learned that I was a liar I learned that I was a liar I learned that I was a liar I learned that I was a liar Singing one more time around (might do it) One more time around (might make it) One more time around (might do it) One more time around (might make it) The day I tried to live, yeah Just like you Just like you One more time around One more time around
"I learned that I was a liar" was the only line I could never decipher. And, arguably, it's the most powerful line: it speaks to how, when we're not well, our thoughts aren't necessarily right. Taking that part out would completely change how the lyrics read.
@@ji604 I think it expresses a common truth: that we are liars. We communicate and cope by lying constantly. We think ourselves to be fairly honest and we are fairly honest with ourselves, but in order to get by in this life--to live with and cope with others--we lie. If you're out of the loop for a long time, the day you muster the strength to step out and "try to live" you learn (or remember) you're a liar like the rest of the pigs.
"I learned that I was a liar." Until recently, I always thought he was saying, "I love that I was alive." I always sang it that way, and when he died, it really meant something to me to hear it that way. I'll respect his lyrics and their purpose in the song, but for me, it will always mean something a bit different.
oh wow, i was in the same boat as you guys until this moment. ya had to fuckin ruin it for me! lol it does change the meaning a good bit, though. maybe the song is slightly depressing now hahaha
I'm 17 years old and I am beyond grateful my dad raised me on good music. Chris Cornell never fails to amaze me with his godly vocals from Temple Of The Dog to his solo stuff , he never fails to give me some type of chills . Himself and the band got me through times of trouble and for that I am beyond grateful for the power of music ❤️ Thank you .
+Brandon Duncan I think you would be surprised, imagine how many of your generation have good taste, well those with kids, there's a fair chance their kids share those tastes.
I remember listening this song when I was in my 8th grade (14 yrs). I felt something bad on me, an anguish, a pain... And in my country, march and april is autumn. The days were often gray, cloudy and sometimes raining with some cold too. This made the feeling go worse. At the era I didn't understand what was going on, but discovered this song in VH1 channel and was the 1st of Soundgarden after "Outshined" that I really enjoyed. So when I felt that "bad stuff" I always listened this and put on repeat. Still remember the cloudy school days when hear it. Years after, I realized me and Chris had a lot in common. Depression really sucks...
I'm 35 years old now I've been a cutter since I was 7 years old and I have attached suicide 356 times in my life succeeded 4 times in my past life of suicide attempts and I right now want to do myself in!!!! PTSD, schizo- affective disorder BIpolar type1 disorder with psychotic episodes, borderline personality disorder, poly substance disorder, and severe social isolation. I definitely can relate to this song and many others of Chris Cornell I sure had him on my bucket list of the top people who I have watched the opportunity to meet!!! I don't want sympathy and no feelings of sympathy for I can speak for myself thank God no one would... Rest In Peace Chris Cornell
I'll add my story to everyone else's: I came to Chris and Soundgarden late; I really only knew two Audioslave songs and two Soundgarden ones. But after struggling with substance use, on top of a long history of depression, I've come to explore more Soundgarden, and I feel such pain for Chris, because I know it too. In that way I've felt kinship with him and his desire to express and create. I am sorry he, or anyone for that matter, struggle with mental illness and addiction. I hope that we can all find peace in our own way.
it's weird how critics loved to paint the grunge era bands with the same brush, but they were all so unique, whether it be because of their front men, or the musical vibe each would create.
I wish I had gotten into this song back when it first came out, instead of now. I've missed out on 27 years of absolute amazingness!!! Better late than never though, right?
Same here.... My 90s growing up was all gangsta rap but as I started getting older and now 40 I'm heavy into the 90s grunge and metal. Sounds fantastic more than ever to me.
I saw Soundgarden on March 25, 1994. Best birthday gift EVER. Chris Cornell was another level, I actually felt I was witnessing the second coming of Christ. My entire body was vibrating.
Saw him (SG and AS) several times live and they were great shows. I'm 44 so the whole grunge movement was a integral part of my life years ago. This was one of my fav SG songs.....let his soul fly free.
Tanis Bellington I'm with you man. 43 yrs ole. The early to late 90's were magical in terms of endless jam music. Growing up to the this movement was special. This song especially. It never gets old.
Same here man, eversince i heard the sad news i've been hearing this song in my head all day non stop ! RIP Chris Cornell, my favorite singer of all time !
+louise gormley Dude straight up!! Perfect analogy for sure. The vast area covered stylistically is def comparable to what the Beatles did on Sgt Pepper. Agree in a huge way!!
+louise gormley I was thinking this was definitely one of the better albums of the 90s, almost all the songs are classic...4th of July, My Wave & a bunch like this got overshadowed by Blackhole Sun; ironic, don't you think...
Born in 1988, 34 yrs old now. My favorite band of all time.no contest. Chris Cornell had an amazing and unique voice I will always remember. God bless this amazing band
He's helped so many people and he couldn't help himself. It stings man. Depression is a horrible thing. Its been 2 months and it still hurts. RIP Chris, you'll be missed by so many.
I have been a fan of this song for a while and I still feel this way every day. Thanks Chris for changing the world and making people like me not feel alone
Only saw Soundgarden twice Once in 94 at Shepherds Bush Empire and then again 20 years later at Hyde Park. Hyde Park was the 20th anniversary of Superunknown and they played the whole thing. Spine tingling. They absolutely knocked it out of the park. That album, every track is magnificent. Zero filler. Still blasting it to this day. What a band.
