Fell On Black Days (track)
by Soundgarden
Year: 1994
From the album Superunknown (track #3)
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Fell On Black Days appears on the following album(s) by Soundgarden:
- Superunknown (track #3) (this album) (1994)
- A-Sides (track #12) (compilation) (1997)
- Telephantasm (track #9) (compilation) (2010)
- Live On I-5 (track #13) (2011)
- Live From The Artists Den (track #18) (2019)
- Superunknown: The Singles (track #17) (compilation) (2014)
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| ! | 28 hours ago | emiro | 1,862 | 89/100 |
| ! | 10/10/2026 21:05 |  Musicbuff123 | 857 | 71/100 |
| ! | 09/08/2026 02:38 | Beot_Tea | 45 | 84/100 |
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soundguardian 05/12/2013 10:27 | #75886
While I would consider "Black Hole Sun" the 'most notable' work on Soundgarden's most famous record, Superunknown, I would be inclined to choose "Fell on Black Days" as a 'personal favourite', not only due to the infectiously catchy riff (which is deserving of more fame than is bestowed upon it), but also because the theme of the piece is relatable and has substance (while "Black Hole Sun" dabbles in the strange and very vague).
The piece explores the feelings that the narrator experiences with a descent into harsher times. He acknowledges that changes in a person's state of happiness, state of mind, and state of success fluctuates throughout life, but he's tormented by what he's become, and would prefer a new start.
Interpretations of the lyrics vary from addiction to prison sentencing to anxiety, depression, and alienation. Depressing times occur sometime over the course of most people's lives, and this song captures the essence of what it feels to be lonely, angry, scared, and insecure.
The 6/4 timing of the haunting riff is offset by a straight percussive beat. It must be mentioned that Matt Cameron is an under-rated drummer, as evidenced by this song, and many more on Superunknown! Cornell's vocal range is insane, as usual, and per expectation.
Musicbuff123 10/10/2026 19:59 | #316519
Ok, this has perked my interest even more. I like this one. Very catchy sound and lyrics I could sing along too, rather badly I might add. (Edited)
Best song they made. Black Hole Sun may be the most known, but this is my favorite
A weak song. It had potential, but they didn't use it well. It's filler.
Part of me can't believe I thought this was a weak song.
