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Mailman (Soundgarden cover)

by I Was Awake

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Today marks one year since Chris Cornell passed. Being an important musical inspiration to us, we felt compelled to honor him in some way. While preparing new I Was Awake material in the studio, we decided to record this song as well, having played it at a few shows following his death. Here is our version of Soundgarden’s “Mailman”. So grab a download, and though no payment is required, we are donating any and all proceeds from these downloads to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

lyrics

Originally by Soundgarden. Words and Music by Chris Cornell, Matt Cameron and Soundgarden.

Hello don't you know me
I'm the dirt beneath your feet
The most important fool you forgot to see
I've seen how you give it
Now I want you to receive
I'm sure for you would do the same for me

I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
But I'm riding you all the way
Yeah, I'm riding you all the way
I'm riding

For all of your kisses
Turned to spit in my face
For all that reminds me which is my place
For all of the times
When you made me disappear
This time I'm sure you know that I am here

'Cause I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
But I'm riding you all the way
Yeah, I'm riding you all the way
Riding you all the way
Riding you all the way
Riding, riding all the way

My place was beneath you
But now I am above
And now I send you a message of love
A simple reminder
Of what you won't see
A future so holy without me

I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the
But I'm riding you all the way
Yeah, I'm riding you all the way
I'm riding you all the way
Oh, I'm riding you
Yes, I'm riding you
Oh, I'm riding you
Yes, I'm riding you
Oh, I'm riding you all the way.

credits

released May 18, 2018
Chris Harvey - Vocals, Keyboards
Dan Goodhue - Guitar
Kyle Paradis - Bass
Sean Cahalin - Drums

Recorded at New Alliance Audio, Cambridge MA, and Q Division Studios, Somerville MA, by Kyle Paradis and Sean Cahalin, Fall 2017.

Mixed and Mastered by Kyle Paradis and Sean Cahalin, May 2018.

Text Logo by Alex Cutter

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I Was Awake is a progressive rock band from North of Boston. A diverse blend of modern prog, metal, and alternative styles woven within thought-provoking songwriting and energetic live shows.

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