Chris Cornell-'The Day I Tried to Live'

[TheTrisha]

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.”

[petebenzin]

really wish ppl would not scream at acoustic shows and be quiet and appreciate the artist and their music instead of listening to you scream and whistle. Yea we hear you and we all love this song. save it for the end of the song damn

[zombocolypes]

I think it's better to have an audience who is silent, but listening intently at the artist's voice and capturing their true meaning instead of yelling and making noise. Also, now that Chris is gone, I'll never be able to see him live. I hope the afterlife treats you well. I'll never stop listening to your angelic voice.

[adityap]

I get goosebumps every time I listen to an acoustic version of this song. The way his voice rings because of the reverb, his vibrato-everything just hits me right in the feels. Chris’s voice always has and always will.
No one sings like you anymore, Chris. Rest In Peace brother.

[LouisvanWyk]

Rest in peace! The best song to mark this sad day

[ChristineMahoney-df]

2025. Never forgotten. Not Chris. Not ever.

[TheRydog]

I always thought this was my favorite Soundgarden song but after watching this, I know it is.

[SickerTrumpet]

Lot of interviews with him where he talks about this being one of his favorite songs...

[mikechamberjian]

I was at this show with a great friend front row . Best performance I've ever seen ! R.I.P. Chris .

[danyl]

I must have watched this wonderful version about 50 times already. Thank you for putting this up 👍👍👍

[KEI-]

I honestly think the audience is just part of the energy the performance gives.Kurt Cobain said “It's like a game of catch”🤷🏻‍♂️

[danyl]

Minus the drunk screamers, that was a good version of Chris playing the day I tried to live

[eastwood]

Its amazing that he struggled with addiction so bad but became such a force.

[sf]

Music has lost another awesome talent, so sad 😔 R. I. P Chris x Your music will live on so you'll always be our hearts x

[.agallon]

◼Audioslave
✴Freedom of the soul.Its not who will stop us but how✴📻

[stephennapoles]

Good gravy what an amazing vocal performance. RIP Chris.

[innocntbystndr]

05/18/17 What a sad and tragic day.. Feel sorry for your wife and kids. RIP Chris.

[gasparghent]

Amazing. I've always loved this song.

[SickerTrumpet]

Man if someone has a copy
Of this with no annoying ass background screaming Jesus it would be a classic.

[rosyjocobi]

*Beautiful song*
*Forever in our hearts*
*You will never die*
*Rest in Peace Chris Cornell*
*♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡*