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The songs are about things that we were thinking and we wrote 'em down, and when you listen to 'em, whatever you think it's about... THAT'S what it's about!

Layne Staley

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Layne Staley
Age: 34 †
Born: 1967
Born: August 22
Died: 2002
Died: April 5
Composer
Guitarist
Musician
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Kirkland
Washington
Layne Thomas Staley
Layne Rutherford Staley
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I wrote about drugs, and I didn't think I was being unsafe or careless by writing about them. I didn't want fans to think heroin was cool. But then I've had fans come up to me and give me the thumbs up, telling me they're high. That's exactly what I didn't want to happen.
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We survived a Slayer crowd every night for about 50 days and thought we could do about anything after that.
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It's just writing about things, feelings, not that we're dark or depressed...just as much as anyone else is.
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People have a right to ask questions and dig deep when you're hurting people and things around you.
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I don't think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing kidneys, hardening arteries, pain, and suffering should be made available.
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There's no huge, deep message in any of the songs. We recorded a few months of being human.
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Our perception of songs that we've written... the meaning changes from day to day... to whatever stage we're at in our life and careers.
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You my friend,I will defend,and if we change well, I love you anyway.
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Every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this - that ain't my title.
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I'm dumbfounded by me all the time. Wow! What a.... thrill.....and a joy
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I'd like to fly, but my wings have been so denied.
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One of the first bands to break out of Seattle was Heart.
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I'm not into religion, but I have a good grasp on my spirituality. I just believe that I'm not the greatest power on this earth. I didnt create myself, because I would have done a hell of a better job.
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We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that.
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It was all about music, about getting your friends to come and see you play. I don't see that same intimacy happening very much today.
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I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted.But no matter where I go, I still come home me.
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When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself.
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Drugs are not the way to the light. They won't lead to a fairy-tale life, they lead to suffering.
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I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15.
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If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead
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