Blind Melon - Soup Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Soup' by Blind Melon?

   The song 'Soup' was written by Blind Melon members Glen Graham, Shannon Hoon, Brad Smith, Thomas Stevens, and Christopher Thorn.

2. Which album is 'Soup' from?

   'Soup' is the title track of Blind Melon's second studio album, 'Soup,' released on August 15, 1995.

3. Did this song make it to the initial release of the 'Soup' album?

   No, the song 'Soup' didn't make it to the initial release of the 'Soup' album. Instead, it was included on their 1996 album 'Nico,' which comprised unfinished and previously unreleased songs completed without Shannon Hoon.

4. What inspired the lyrics of 'Soup'?

   Lead singer Shannon Hoon wrote the song as a reflection on Kurt Cobain's death. Both artists struggled with drug addiction, and Hoon included a haunting line, 'I'll pull the trigger and make it all go away,' which he sang with deep emotion.

5. What was the impact of the song 'Soup' on the band members?

   The lyrics had a profound impact on the band members. Guitarist Christopher Thorn mentioned that he had 'goosebumps for days' after hearing Hoon sing the line about pulling the trigger, indicating the deep emotional and psychological struggles depicted in the song.

6. Who is Nico, in relation to the album 'Nico' that features the song 'Soup'?

   Nico is Shannon Hoon's daughter. The album 'Nico,' released in 1996, was named after her and included proceeds to support her financially following Hoon's tragic death.