Heaven Beside You
Songfacts®:
- This was written and sung by Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell. In the liner notes of the Music Bank boxed set, Cantrell wrote: "Another attempt to reconcile the fact that my life and paths are tearing me apart from the person I love. All the songs I write about her are a way for me to maybe speak to her, express things I could never express."
Comments: 7
- Sophia ScratchThis song occasionally plays on MTV Classic, however it’s usually No Excuses
- Randy from Colerain Twp., OhI sometimes cannot distinguish between the two on vocals, they sound very similar. I have never noticed until I saw the video that Jerry sang lead.
- Prabs from Plymouth, United Kingdom Kayla - no she means jerry cantrell, he did the vocals in this song which isn't hard to notice
- Kayla from Oklahoma City, OkMichelle - you mean Layne's voice. =D Jerry is the guitarist.
Kermist & Dortez - I agree completely. I can never get tired of this song. - Kermsit from Plainfield, IlI like how Layne doesn't partake in this song n video and as you see in the video he just chills with the leather jacket and cowboy hat...He just chills n looks good!
- Dortez from Mesa, AzI think this song has some of the best vocals ever. I like love the way this song sounds...it's catchy and awesome!
- Michelle from Vallarta, MexicoWUUUUUUUU!!!! THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG EVER!!
I LIKE JERRY´S VOICE IN THIS SONG.
KIND OF TELLS YOU: YEAH! THERE´S PROBLEMS, FACE IT AND KEEP ON WITH UR LIVE.
HAS A GREAT MESSAGE AND PLUS IT WAS MADE WITH LOVE!
I'D LIKE SOMEONE TO WRITTE ME SUCH A GREAT SONG AS THIS...
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