‘No Excuses’ is about lead singer Layne Staley’s battle to overcome his heroin addiction. Another theme is Cantrell’s unstable relationship with Layne as well as Cantrell coming to Layne’s aide even if they grow apart. The band became inactive 2 years later when his drug problem became too troubleso...
[Drum Intro]
[Verse 1]
It's all right, there comes a time
Got no patience to search for peace of mind
Layin' low, want to take it slow
No more hidin' or disguisin' truths I've sold
[Chorus]
Every day, it's somethin'
Hits me all so cold
You find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know
[Verse 2]
It's okay, had a bad day
Hands are bruised from breakin' rocks all day
Drained and blue, I bleed for you
You think it's funny, well, you're drownin' in it, too
[Chorus]
Every day, it's somethin'
Hits me all so cold
You find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line
Leave our rain, a cold, trade for warm sunshine
You, my friend, I will defend
And if we change, well, I love you anyway
[Chorus]
Every day, it's somethin'
Hits me all so cold
You find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know
No Excuses was written by Jerry Cantrell.
No Excuses was produced by Alice in Chains & Toby Wright.
Alice in Chains released No Excuses on Tue Jan 25 1994.