Bloodaxe from Lincoln, NeThis is one of AIC's best.In fact, that's exactly what it says at the top of the page. Jonathan from Edwardsville, IlAlthough that was very well written, 'Bloodaxe', I'm pretty sure it's about their lead singer when he was sober for a while after rehab.one of the best videos ive seen and one of the best songs ive heard. Al from Philidelphia, Pavideo is bizarre,creepy,and AMAZING at the same time.Gema from Riverside, CaAgreed with Jonathan, though Layne did not right 'No Excuses' that was Jerry.Greg from Slidell, Laelectric funeral is by black sabbath.what does that have 2 do with this song?.good song wrighting hits on so many levels and alows the audiance identify with what they may be feeling at the time. Matt from Fredericksburg, Vadrugs, phycotic woman / w.e./.Heroin is his 'lady', his comfort.the shifty eyed shade is the cocaine mixed in.

'So close a lady.shifty eyed shade', I think that's his description of how it makes him feel. 'Won't prevent safe passage here'.he's not going to rehab anymore, not trying to fight it anymore, it's got him.

'.travel south this year'.he thinks he's bound for hell. I think it's about his acceptance of being close to death though. You get to have it as for what it says to you. That's what music is about.for your interpretation. Interesting comparison, if that's what it speaks to you I think Layne would've thought that was pretty cool.

Tara from Tucson, AzI don't think this song was written having anything at all to do with The Green River Killer.

Jimmy from Hastings, New ZealandJust listen to the final chorus - I STAY AWAY repeated - brilliant.ĪIC have been on my playlist for ever and i always go back to them when things get heavy.

You can find that info on wiki, discogs or original artwork.

Marek from Rybnik, Poland'when he started shooting up again, he wrote 'No Excuses.' ' - No way, man! All lyrics on Jar of Flies are written by Layne Staley except Don't Follow and No Excuses, which are written by Jerry Cantrell.The the guitar riff in 'I Stay Away' is a polished version of David Lee Roth's 'Goodtimes' Jay from Outaouais, QcAIC were big fans of Van Halen amongst others growing up.Mad Season was all Layne lyrically great record but like a diary of the hopeless junkie ever. I read recently Jerry said he new the band was falling apart and quickly, I took that as there was no getting him back from the H. You can't blame the band ,most everyone knows someone growing up that let drugs take over and what they were like unreliable, and they become somebody else, rich and famous doesn't make it different. We all know how he died ,it sucks but that's life. All the drug talk is there personal business. What we do know is when they recorded a song it was great. Besides he was so on and off the Heroin So much how can you write such lame stuff. Tedd from Lakeland I agree Marek, where do you get your facts.Clint from ColoradoTara, you are on point, love your interpretation and general thoughts on the meaning behind music, very cool.To stay away is the only solace I can get. from Pensacola, FloridaTo battle the constant variable of self sabotage and systematic dismantling of my life has become a little tiring. There will never b another Layne and I cherish his music and hold it close to my heart.I struggled with addiction a majority of my life and his words helped me thru some very bad times.Layne thank u for bn u and helping me battle my demons! Fly high and rest easy,ur battles are over now!! I will forever play ur music and cherish wat music u gave us He opened his soul n his music and most of the songs he wrote was putting his addiction out there for everyone to see and maybe was his way of dealing with them or letting people know they're not alone n their addictions. JakeLayne was a once n a lifetime artist.he turned his battle with addiction into words to express himself.

Alice in chains i stay away