Burden in My Hand
Burden in My Hand

Soundgarden - Burden in My Hand Lyrics

Exploring the depths of guilt and regret, this track delves into the emotional turmoil of someone who's made irreversible decisions. The lyrics suggest a narrative where the protagonist has caused harm, possibly even death, to a loved one and is grappling… Read more

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Nov 11, 1996
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Burden in My Hand Lyrics

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?

Writer(s): Chris Cornell
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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What is the Meaning of Burden in My Hand?

Exploring the depths of guilt and regret, this track delves into the emotional turmoil of someone who's made irreversible decisions. The lyrics suggest a narrative where the protagonist has caused harm, possibly even death, to a loved one and is grappling with intense remorse and self-destruction. The desert imagery signifies a barren, lonely state of mind, reflecting the isolation that often accompanies guilt. The repeated line "I shot my love today, would you cry for me?" highlights a plea for empathy despite acknowledging their own ruinous actions. It's a powerful expression of struggling with one's inner demons and seeking redemption or understanding from others while being consumed by personal darkness.

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