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This band should've been bigger than they ended up being. Great singer, great sound.

I was addicted to heroin for 10 yrs.no one heard my cries for help.took me being revived 5 times before I realized I was gonna have to save myself. Been clean 3 years now ❤️😔

Just like Temple of the Dog, this song is about the passing of Andy Wood. Candlebox continues to contribute to the fight against addiction and have even performed this song acoustically at rehab clinics etc.

'Sitting around a pool with no water, ends up being a great song' Truer words were never spoken.

Fun fact Candlebox was one of the first bands released from Madonna's Maverick Records label. Years ago, I was singing their song 'You' at karaoke in So Cal. Afterwards a guy came up to me to say I really nailed the song. Turns out he was the drummer for the band, lol. To this day, the best karaoke compliment I ever had.

This is on of those albums that you wanted to listen to from beginning to end with out skipping any songs

Underrated band. People have noted this was written for his friend Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone. Check out Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns by Mother Love Bone. Such an awesome song

Shit is deep. Struggled with drugs and alcohol for 15yrs plus. Been sober 115 days. 🙏

One of the coolest, slickest guitar licks of the 90's. Plus a great solo.

My brother in law died from driving drunk the wrong way over a bridge, semi hit him. When we went with my hubby’s sister to get the stuff out of his car this was the CD in his player. Always makes me think of him, and to take an Uber when I know I will be drinking.

Kevin Martin has a great voice. Their song "You" is my favorite.

27 years later, this song still gives me chills.

I would suggest the unedited “You” and “Cover Me” then the official videos. You have to hear Kevin uncensored. That voice is strong and he is singing from his soul.

"Your life was sad, but you lived it anyway" So many great lyrics!

Great song choice, from when rock n' roll was still gritty and true to life.

There’s an amazing story behind this tune.

Candlebox has a special place in my heart. Everytime i hear them, it brings back the 90's all over again. Thank's for keeping great music Alive 👍 check out "Butterfly" from them, it's one of my favorite.

I was 12 when this song came out, and in my innocent 12-year-old self I had no idea until much later the references to drugs in this song, I just really liked the beat. Years later, the song is heavy and powerful, and Kevin's voice is so booming while also crying out for help. Such a great song!

There's no expressing how much the guy in the ice bath brings Chris Cornell to mind.

He delivered these lyrics from his soul.. from a position of empathy

There's a lot of great Candlebox (and a small amount of not so great Candlebox). The entire debut album is pretty awesome.

Saw them open up for Rush back then and again in 2019. Song is about Andrew Wood (rip) from Mother Love Bone.

Thank you so much for reacting to this song. My daughter died from a heroin overdose in 2018 and struggled so much for 5 years. This song is so true and I can relate to watching her suffer and couldn't help her. I love what you said. It's good to see people have compassion instead of judgement for addicts. Nobody wants to be an addict. They just don't want to hurt anymore.

OMG brother Jamal, this was your best reaction to date. You couldn’t have dissected a song any better than that. Great insight, man 👏👏

This is literally the most early 90s rock song I can think of.

Shout-out to the Grunge Era🙏 Great Music, Sad that we LOST SO MANY with SO MUCH TALENT during that Time... R.I.P.🙏 I Lost many Family Members & Friends Because of Addiction. I've been Clean for 26 Years now... I didn't want to Die, I wanted Life🙏

this song breaks me every time i hear it, it destorys me inside its hard when you live it from the outside watching somebody you love destory themselves

Song about former Mother Love Bone lead singer, Andrew Wood. MLB went on to do a record with Chris Cornell as Temple of the Dog and then formed Mookie Blaylock which became known as Pearl Jam. Lots of Seattle ties with this genre of music.

One of my favorite bands from my youth!!!

"Its giving me some Alice In Chains vibes" It should this was also written about Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone, same as the AIC song "Would" take a deep dive into Candlebox, they are awesome, check out Cover me.

Collective Soul is another band that I know you'd love on.. They were out about the same time Candlebox was on the scene...

One of the songs that hits you in a really weird way. Like memories you had with friends/family that passed away, the anger/sadness you have at the loss of their life. Truly sad.

This song was written as a tribute to Andrew Wood, who other's have already mentioned. He has a lot of connections to the Seattle Grunge seen. He was roommates at one point with brother Chris Cornell. Chris formed 'Temple of the Dog' as a tribute to him. Members included two of Andrew's bandmates from Mother Love Bone, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament, along with Eddie Vedder and a few others that were eventually Pearl Jam. Your Alice in Chains connection is their song "Would?" that is a tribute to him as well. He had reached so many people in his short lifespan there's no telling what he could have done himself.

One of the most underrated 90's band, Candle box is a incredible band , you should check the entire album out , Rain , Arrow, Cover me ,, etc. Etc. Every song is good

Lost my uncle/brother/roommate to cancer over a year ago. We used to love buying vinyl for each other, he was big into 90's grunge and alternative, he got me into this song/group. I never knew how much looking around the house after he left, listening to songs like this would hit me... I'm glad he found a way to make me remember him. 50 is too young for what he went through

I saw them about 15 years ago. They were still so good!

'Rain' is one of Candlebox's overlooked tunes but it is stellar and one of their more developed songs. Candlebox suffered from not being grunge in the grunge era, but had a couple really good rock albums. Add me to the list of those suggesting Mother Love Bone. You don't fully grasp the Seattle sound of the 90s without hearing a little from them.. and feeling the lasting impact Andrew Wood had on Chris Cornell, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Candlebox, etc. 'Stardog Champion' is probably a good entry tune for Mother Love Bone.

Another great local band from her in Seattle, this song always hits me heard because of a personal experience.

I had a friend who took her own life.. this song always reminds me of her 🙏🏼 even 17 years later.. still holds true 💔 God have mercy ❤️🙏🏼

Grunge music will always be my spiritual ascension. ~ Jenn-X 🥰

Hugely personal for me. I know it's not written 100% about a human relationship, but it fits perfectly. I once showed my disappointment at a former love interests behaviour by embarrassing her at a party in front of many (she came to hug me on a couch and I shrugged her off onto the floor). Two years later she wouldn't even speak to me when I saw her. 20 years later (after the Army) I started Facebook and thought if I saw her I'd want to apologize. I found out instead she had died in her mid twenties to a brain tumor. Don't wait to apologize folks. This is her song when it comes on the USB.

This song brings back memories - dark, hellish memories! I'm a recovering addict, almost 6 years unchained. I was certain that my addiction was going to win and to be honest, I prayed for death to come quickly. I kept a scrap of paper with some songs written on it to play at my funeral, if there was even going to be a funeral. This was one of those songs! I'm in tears now only because I was unable to display any kind of emotion then. I've come so far that I sometimes forget that hell and need to be reminded. I never have to go back! #WeDoRecover

I started listening to Candlebox when I was a junior in high school. Still listen to this day. Kevin (the lead singer) is still touring, usually smaller venues.

Oh wow! I wore this song out!! ❤️❤️

This was my first CD and I still love it so so much! Please do more Candlebox!

Raw passion and emotion. I still come close to crying by the time it ends.

They were ahead of their time. Such an underrated band!

next from them should be "Rain" and "Blossom"

🖤 This song really brings back some memories.

This song was written about his friend Andy Wood who was fighting a battle with drugs. 😥

Not only one of the greatest 90's rock songs, but simply one of the greatest songs.of all time.

I always felt that because these guys were signed at the same time as the big "grunge" bands and from the same geographic area that they were kinda over looked by the music industry....if the had come out a few years earlier or later they would have been huge. Love Kevin's vocals💕Nice job on the reaction👏

I am an OG but love this band. I would pop the Lucy or Candlebox CD in my car and just cruise. Recommend “Simple Lessons” and “Change”.

Thank you for this. Lost a very important person yesterday and this was therapeutic. Love this song.

This song always makes me tear up when I hear it; the loss expressed in this song is so strong.

Man, I love the guitar melody, it always gives me chills. 🔥❤

I love that the song mirrors how the relationship between someone hurting and a friend goes. It starts out light little things and you notice but you don’t really say anything. Then intensifies to where it’s out of decontrol and maybe they have left and the friends who witnessed it all are left.

"You" is the best song ❤️. Must react to it. Everyone will love it 😘 make sure it's the explicit version

Saw them open for Rush. Great act. As they were leaving the stage after their last song and the crowd was screaming for more, they graciously explained that it was time for Rush, then the guitarist awesomely played the opening riff of Fly By Night. Been a Candlebox fan since.

One of my all time favorite songs!!! I’m an 80’s person. Born in 70, but 20’s during the 90’s. Love this one.

wow i haven't heard this song in ages...i was only 14/15 when i first heard it. but after hearing it again, it makes me think about DMX and his final days and the people that were around him as he overdosed.

I was just graduating from high school in 1994. So this is in my wheelhouse

this song always makes me teary eyed..it's sadly beautiful

Saw them in concert just a few years ago & they still sound the same! F*cking love this song.

I LOVE this song to this day even though I was 13 or 14 when it came out.

Yay!!!!! This is one of my faves. from way back!!! Thanks!!! Always seems empty pools are references to endings... drugs lead to emptiness and endings for some.

This song has one of my favorite guitar solos. Love that warm sustaining Les Paul neck pickup tone. Another favorite is the solo from Whitesnake's "Is This Love".

This comes from one of the greatest times in music the mid 90s. Candlebox is a treat.

My much beloved nephew was killed by a drunk driver. I was so brokenhearted, he was so much more than blood. This song reminds me of him so much, we listened to this song repeatedly on the way home from his funeral.

Solely my opinion: I think this is one of the greatest songs ever. The message, the construction, the voice, everything about it is perfect. Just a deep deep song, full of emotion and hurt. And then when you learn and research the song, you find yourself learning about Andy Wood, and his rise and fall. His death resulted in the birth of Pearl Jam. It’s just DEEP.

Andy Wood, from what everyone who knew has said, was an incredible talent who struggled with his own genius, the world only learned of him from the songs of so many of his friends. Everyone in the Seattle music scene knew this guy and some of their biggest hits were about him and his passing and the loss they still feel.

Good Call!

Thanks Mel!! I appreciate it brotha!! Reminds me of HS! 😂👏✊💯

I’d forgotten about this band. They had some good stuff. Thanks for bringing them back into my life!

This was one of my favorite songs to play when I was gig'n out in cover bands. Love this tune.

reason you getting Alice in chains vibes is cause during the time this song came out there was a handful of bands that kinda had the same sound but every band was dif and great in their own right!!!!!!!!!!! Great reaction as always....This is one my favorite songs from those years !!!!

amazing song- brings back my late teen angst & kicks it right in the feels

Candlebox will always be one of my favorites bands from the 90s

I tell you what.... I still get chills when I hear that song... Powerful ....."Tomorrow holds a sense of what I feel for you in my mind As you trip the final line. And that cold day when you lost control, Shame you left my life so soon you should have told me But you left me far behind." Rock On... Peace, Sharon

This song was a tribute to Andy Wood, RIP, of Mother Love Bone, many songs from Seattle bands are a tribute to him. Say Hello To Heaven by Temple of the Dog for example. Candlebox was amazing but got the short end of the stick when it came to fair treatment by record producers and a lot of people were saying they were “grunge copycats and wannabes” at the time. They got bad press and their second album was rushed as they were on a hectic touring schedule so it didn’t sell well at all. Such a shame, they were great in my opinion and his voice is powerful AF. Please check out Screaming Trees, I Nearly Lost You There. You won’t be sorry. 💜 Check out Long Gone Day live with Mark Lanegan and Layne Staley. It’ll blow your doors off!

That cold day when you boss control. Rest in peace Andrew would

Saw them live at pain in the grass, way back when it was free, in Seattle. Then saw them a few years back again at a local venue and they still sound the same and emote just as much feeling with all their music.

Forgot how much I love this song. Takes me back to the 90s Great bands and amazing music

Man, that whole album is killer!! It’s like putting on a Boston album and letting it roll!! Check out the song “cover me” thank you for keeping great music alive!!

"Alive in Chains vibe." Son of a gun, never thought of that regarding Layne's death.

Brings back so many memories. This song always gets me in the heart. RIP to all those I lost to the drug game.

This song is really a rabbit hole of amazing music being born out of tragedy...This song was written in honor of their friend Andy Wood singer of the Mother Love Bone...Andy Wood also was the inspiration behind the group Temple of the Dog (super group which has Chris Cornell Eddie Vetter Mike McCready etc) to honor his memory...there are also a couple of Soundgarden songs written for him...it’s a pretty amazing story with lots of layers and lots of groups to look at Also love the Candlebox song You it’s my angry driving song... Great video as always!

You is a great song from them as well.

RIP Andrew. Mother Love Bone is greatness

This song made people cry on the regular.

The 90s rabbit hole is awesome.Its all the musicians who grew up listening to the late 60 and 70s music.They gave us the 90s revolution saturated with so much great music.

Take a look at Spin Doctors - Little miss cant be wrong or Two Princes.

Please do Gin Blossoms - good ones are "Hey Jealousy" "Found Out About You" "Follow You Down" "Allison Road"

One of my favorite songs of all time and also one of the greatest guitar solos.

I listen to this song often, it's one of my favorites, and never have left it "Far Behind."

Great choice, also check out "You", "Bitches Brewin" and "How Does It Feel, peace out✌✌✌✌🎶🎶🎶🎶

I really enjoyed Candlebox in the the late '90s. They were labeled "post grunge." Do yourself a favor Jamel and react to the "Understanding" video. Amazing video production!

Finally. Was wondering when you would get to this. To me, this is one of the greatest songs ever. Hearing those beginning chords always give me goosebumps. This isn't a song you hear, this is a song you feel. Great choice.

I loved these guys especially this album. Getting friends to try different music was tough back then in the early nineties to 2000. This is one of those bands that can attract people that don't even like rock and that says something about this bands style and the message that comes with the 🎶. I also like your comments at the end 👍 😎 🎶