Heaven Beside You

Album: Alice in Chains (1996)
Charted: 35
Play Video

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...
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Chris Squire of Yes

Chris Squire of YesSongwriter Interviews

One of the most dynamic bass player/songwriters of his time, Chris is the only member of Yes who has been with the band since they formed in 1968.

Actors With Hit Songs

Actors With Hit SongsMusic Quiz

Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?

Movie Stars In Music Videos

Movie Stars In Music VideosSong Writing

Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis and John Malkovich are just a few of the film stars who have moonlighted in music videos.

Famous Singers' First Films

Famous Singers' First FilmsSong Writing

A look at the good (Diana Ross, Eminem), the bad (Madonna, Bob Dylan) and the peculiar (David Bowie, Michael Jackson) film debuts of superstar singers.

Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne

Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of WayneSongwriter Interviews

The guy who brought us "Stacy's Mom" also wrote the Jane Lynch Emmy song and Stephen Colbert's Christmas songs.

Mike Campbell

Mike CampbellSongwriter Interviews

Mike is lead guitarist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and co-writer of classic songs like "Boys Of Summer," "Refugee" and "The Heart Of The Matter."