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Artist: Soundgarden
Track: Burden in My Hand

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Follow me into the desert
As thirsty as you are
Crack a smile and cut your mouth
And drown in alcohol
'Cause down below the truth is lying
Beneath the riverbed
So quench yourself and drink the water
That flows below her head

Oh no there she goes
Out in the sunshine the sun is mine
The sun is mine

I shot my love today would you cry for me?
I lost my head again would you lie for me?

Close your eyes and bow your head
I need a little sympathy
'Cause fear is strong and love's for everyone
Who isn't me
Kill your health and kill yourself
And kill everything you love
And if you live you can fall to pieces
And suffer with my ghost

I shot my love today would you cry for me?
I lost my head again would you lie for me?
I left her in the sand just a burden in my hand
I lost my head again would you cry for me

Just a burden in my hand
Just an anchor on my heart
Just a tumor in my head
And I'm in the dark

So follow me into the desert
As desperate as you are
Where the moon is glued to a picture of heaven
And all the little pigs have God

Oh no there she goes
Out in the sunshine the sun is mine
The sun is mine

I shot my love today would you cry for me yeah?
I lost my head again would you lie for me?
Left her in the sand just a burden in my hand
I lost my head again would you cry for me, yeah
Would you cry for me?
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Genius Meanings
Soundgarden – Burden in My Hand
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SongTell Meaning
Meaning of "Burden in My Hand" by Soundgarden
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Genius Artists
Soundgarden
One of the biggest rock bands out of Seattle, Soundgarden was formed in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto
Genius Albums
Down on the Upside by Soundgarden
Down on the Upside is the fifth studio album released by Soundgarden and their last before their first breakup and hiatus in ‘97. The public had high expectations as their previous