“Rooster” is a compelling song by the renowned American rock band Alice In Chains. As a single in and featured on their second album, “Dirt,” the song’s poignant lyrics and haunting melody offer a reflective exploration of war, loss, and the lasting impact on those left behind. Through its distinctive blend of grunge and alternative rock, “Rooster” remains an enduring piece of music that captures both the emotional depth and the distinctive sound that Alice In Chains is celebrated for.
Released 1993
Rooster Lyrics:
Ain’t found a way to kill me yet
Eyes burn with stinging sweat
Seems every path leads me to nowhere
Wife and kids, household pet
Army green was no safe bet
The bullets scream to me from somewhere
Here they come to snuff the rooster, oh yeah
Yeah here come the rooster, yeah
You know he ain’t gonna die
No, no, no oh, you know he ain’t gonna die
Here they come to snuff the rooster, oh yeah
Yeah here come the rooster, yeah
You know he ain’t gonna die, oh
No, no, no oh, you know he ain’t gonna die
Walkin’ tall machine gun men
They spit on me in my home land
Gloria sent me pictures of my boy
Got my pills ‘gainst mosquito death
My buddy’s breathing his dyin’ breath
Oh God please won’t you help me make it through
Here they come to snuff the rooster, oh yeah
Yeah here come the rooster, yeah
You know he ain’t gonna die
No, no, no oh, you know he ain’t gonna die