When pressed about which song reminded him most of Staley, bassist Mike Inez answered “Nutshell.” He expressed his appreciation for Staley’s “honest” songwriting, explaining that, with the song, Layne “really put everything in a nutshell for everybody.” Though the lyrics deal with depression, rejection, and death, the remaining band members often dedicate the song to Layne Staley’s memory, allowing the pain and sadness to keep their friend alive.