Audioslave were formed in 2000 from the ashes of Rage Against the Machine. It was when the three remaining members (Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk) jammed with ex-Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell that the touch paper was lit producing a rich, produced rock sound which owed more to the polished influence of Soundgarden than the rougher RATM.
Just like a rescue of a stray dog in the rain I was Hungry when you found me And you could tell by my tail and my rib cage what was Once around me
I've been chased by a rain cloud I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around But now I'm found and I won't run away
Bless your heart you gave me a home and a new start And I will leave you never Sleep at your feet and stay guard at your front door I will keep things together
I've been chased by a rain cloud I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around But now I'm found and I won't run away
I killed myself, threw away my mental health but nobody was blinking an eye Backyard, basement, falling on the pavement Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye
It's true I ran away before but be sure I am no tail-chaser I know a good thing when it throws me a bone I'm your best friend forever
I've been chased by a rain cloud I was lost and nearly drowned and kicked around But now I'm found and I won't run away