Top quotes by Layne Staley

My bed isn't made, I'm tired, I haven't slept well for two weeks. I haven't been laid in a month. I don't have a girlfriend. I have a warrant for my arrest. Votes: 19

Our perception of songs that we've written... the meaning changes from day to day... to whatever stage we're at in our life and careers. Votes: 18

People have a right to ask questions and dig deep when you're hurting people and things around you. Votes: 16

One of the first bands to break out of Seattle was Heart. Votes: 14

Kurt and I weren't the closest of friends, but I knew him well enough to be devastated by his death. For such a quiet person, he was so excited about having a child. Votes: 13

I'm not doing well. Don't try to talk about this to my sister Liz. She will know it sooner or later. Votes: 13

Whatever dramas are going on in my life, I always find that place inside my head where I see myself as the cleanest, tallest, strongest, wisest person that I can be. Votes: 12

I don't think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing kidneys, hardening arteries, pain, and suffering should be made available. Votes: 11

There were a lot of drugs. We kinda just passed the time that way. For a couple of years we were all doin' anything we could get our hands on. Votes: 9

Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing. Votes: 8

Drugs are not the way to the light. They won't lead to a fairy-tale life, they lead to suffering. Votes: 8

Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not. Votes: 8

Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions. Votes: 8

We started this band as kids, and as time has gone on, we've grown and are learning to accommodate each others' differences. Votes: 8

We Die Young is about gang violence. That was something that was happening in Seattle, something that kinda opened our eyes. It just seemed like things were getting out of hand. Incidents where kids were getting shot, and getting their tennis shoes ripped off their dead bodies. It just seems like these kids are dying at younger and younger ages and getting involved in gang activity. Votes: 8

Andrew Wood's death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into drugs after that. Votes: 8

I guess I can go anywhere I want. If only I knew where to go. Votes: 7

We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that. Votes: 7

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title. Votes: 6

When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself. Votes: 6

I was in a band when I was 15. We were a glam band. Then I couldn't afford to buy makeup. At the time that was the thing. Votes: 5

We survived a Slayer crowd every night for about 50 days and thought we could do about anything after that. Votes: 5

There are lasting consequences for using drugs. I'll still be paying for my prior use. Votes: 4

I haven't read anything but regurgitated rumors. Nothing new, and nothing true. Votes: 3

I wish I could just hug you all, but I'm not gonna. Votes: 2

People have the right to ask questions and dig deep when you're hurting people and things around you, but when I haven't talked to anyone in years, and every single article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this- that ain't my title...my bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and talents are my title. Votes: 2

I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted.But no matter where I go, I still come home me. Votes: 2

I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted. But no matter where I go, I still come home. Votes: 2

I sing like a lark. Votes: 2

I don't take part in it the way I used to-the bimbos, the free beers, free drugs, all that. That's still there if you want it, but I don't really seek that out any more. Votes: 1

Los Angeles, I don't like that town. Too decadent, and it's slimy. Votes: 0

Being me is no different than being most anyone else, I guess. Votes: 0

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music. Votes: 0

Every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this - that ain't my title. Votes: 0

I don't do much else but stay in my hotel room. Votes: 0

I found out through the Internet that I have AIDS. I learned that I was dead. Where else would I find these things? Votes: 0

I saw all the suffering that Kurt Cobain went through. I saw this real vibrant person turn into a real shy, timid, withdrawn person. Votes: 0

I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15. Votes: 0

I wrote about drugs, and I didn't think I was being unsafe or careless by writing about them. I didn't want fans to think heroin was cool. But then I've had fans come up to me and give me the thumbs up, telling me they're high. That's exactly what I didn't want to happen. Votes: 0

I'd like to fly, but my wings have been so denied. Votes: 0

If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead Votes: 0

I'm dumbfounded by me all the time. Wow! What a.... thrill.....and a joy Votes: 0

I'm not using drugs to get high like many people think. I know I made a big mistake when I started using this sh-. It's a very difficult thing to explain. My liver is not functioning and I'm throwing up all the time and shitting my pants. The pain is more than you can handle. It's the worst pain in the world. Dope sick hurts the entire body. Votes: 0

It was all about music, about getting your friends to come and see you play. I don't see that same intimacy happening very much today. Votes: 0

It's just writing about things, feelings, not that we're dark or depressed...just as much as anyone else is. Votes: 0

Music is the career Im lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions. Votes: 0

Sure God's all powerful, but does he have lips? Votes: 0

The songs are about things that we were thinking and we wrote 'em down, and when you listen to 'em, whatever you think it's about... THAT'S what it's about! Votes: 0

There's no huge, deep message in any of the songs. We recorded a few months of being human. Votes: 0

We write about ourselves because we know about ourselves. Votes: 0

What do you mean, I'm a wild front man! I'm jumping all over, I do the dance moves... Votes: 0

You my friend,I will defend,and if we change well, I love you anyway. Votes: 0

I'm not into religion, but I have a good grasp on my spirituality. I just believe that I'm not the greatest power on this earth. I didnt create myself, because I would have done a hell of a better job. Votes: 0

A lot of power-pop comes out of LA, a lot of speed metal comes out of New York. Votes: 0