Taree – English Lyrics

• By: Soundgarden

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Soundgarden's "Taree," a song rich with the evocative language Chris Cornell used to describe his childhood in the natural Pacific Northwest. Through its poetic lyrics, you can explore expressions of deep connection to nature, nostalgia, and personal reflection. The song's unique mood, blending melancholy with moments of uplift, offers a compelling context for understanding nuanced English vocabulary and emotional storytelling. Listen closely to how Cornell paints vivid pictures with words, making "Taree" a special piece for appreciating the power and beauty of English lyrical expression.

[English]

(cymbal tapping)

(slow rock guitar intro)

♪ Though I can't put my hands on you ♪

♪ I can hold you now ♪

♪ In the bones and the blood flowing ♪

♪ Needles on the ground ♪

♪ In the ether I sail to you ♪

♪ Floating on the fumes ♪

♪ Run aground on the shore for you ♪

♪ Simple wreckage ♪

♪ Taree walk out and raise the road ♪

♪ To my tilted shadow ♪

♪ I only know I've made it home ♪

♪ When I drown in your ♪

♪ Ghost light ♪

♪ Though I can't put a name on you ♪

♪ I will cry it out ♪

♪ In my heart I will hold what my ♪

♪ Bloody hands have dropped ♪

♪ Run aground on the floor for you ♪

♪ Simple wreckage ♪

♪ Taree walk out and raise the road ♪

♪ To my tilted shadow ♪

♪ I only know I've made it home ♪

♪ When I drown in your ♪

♪ Ghost light ♪

♪ In your ghost light ♪

(guitar soloing)

♪ Taree walk out and raise the road ♪

♪ To my tilted shadow ♪

♪ I only know I've made it home ♪

♪ When I drown in your ♪

♪ Ghost light ♪

♪ Hey ♪

(guitar feature)

♪ Taree ♪

♪ Taree ♪

♪ Taree ♪

(audience applause)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the surface of the earth
shore /ʃɔːr/ A2	noun - the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river
wreckage /ˈrekɪdʒ/ B1	noun - the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
tilted /ˈtɪltɪd/ B1	adjective - sloping or leaning in one direction
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ A1	noun - a dark area where light is blocked by an object
drown /draʊn/ A2	verb - to die through lack of oxygen after being under water or another liquid
ghost /ɡoʊst/ A2	noun - the soul of a dead person, thought of as appearing to living people
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc.
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to have or keep something in your hand or arms
flow /floʊ/ A2	verb - to move in a steady stream
needle /ˈniːdl/ A1	noun - a thin, sharp piece of metal used for sewing
ether /ˈiːθər/ B2	noun - a colorless, highly flammable liquid used in medicine and industry
fume /fjuːm/ B1	noun - a gas or smoke that smells strongly or is dangerous to breathe
simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ A1	adjective - easy to understand or do
raise /reɪz/ A2	verb - to lift something up
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for travelers to use
blood /blʌd/ A1	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the bodies of people and animals
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move along by putting one foot in front of the other, allowing each foot to touch the ground before the next one leaves it