Layne

This song was written as a tribute to the lead singer of Alice In Chains, Layne Staley, a big influence on Staind. Layne passed away the same day Staind lead singer Aaron Lewis' daughter Zoe Jane was born. Aaron thought Layne's death was portrayed as a typical junkie rock and roll death. He thought Layne's life was never given a proper tribute to his life, and his influence on rock and roll still lives today. This song is an attempt to keep his memory alive.

Layne died on April 5, 2002. Eight years earlier on the same day, Kurt Cobain died. Both were addicted to drugs, but Kurt also used drugs to forget his stomach pains. R.I.P. Kurt and Layne.