09-God Smack
Alice in Chains Lyrics


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Care not for the men who wonder
Straw that broke your back, you're under
Cast all them aside who care
Empty eyes and dead end stare

Don't you know that none are blind
To the lie, and you think I don't find what you hide?
What in God's name have you done?
Stick your arm for some real fun

For the horse you've grown much fonder
Than for me, that I don't ponder
As the hair of one who bit you
Smiling bite your own self, too

And I think that you're not blind
To the ones you left behind
I'll be here
What in God's name have you done?

Stick your arm for some real fun

So be yearning all your life
Twisting, turning like a knife
Now you know the reasons why

Can't get high, or you will die
Or you'll die
What in God's name have you done?
Stick your arm for some real fun





So your sickness weighs a ton
And God's name is smack for some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alice in Chains' song "Godsmack" are telling the story of someone who has become addicted to drugs, or more specifically, heroin. The song describes a person who is in a state of denial, blinded by their addiction and unable to see the harm they are causing to themselves and those around them. The opening lines of the song, "Care not for the men who wonder, straw that broke your back, you're under, cast all them aside who care, empty eyes and dead end stare," suggest that the person has pushed away those who are trying to help them and is consumed by their addiction.


The chorus of the song, "What in God's name have you done? Stick your arm for some real fun," refers to the act of injecting heroin. The lyrics suggest that the person is willing to do anything to get their fix, even if it means causing harm to themselves. The line "For the horse you've grown much fonder, than for me, that I don't ponder," refers to the person's love for the drug being stronger than their love for their own life or the people around them. The final lines of the song, "So your sickness weighs a ton, and God's name is smack for some," highlight the devastating effects of addiction and the idea that the drug has become like a religion for those who are addicted.


Line by Line Meaning

Care not for the men who wonder
Do not concern yourself with those who question your actions


Straw that broke your back, you're under
The small, final issue that caused you to break down and give in


Cast all them aside who care
Ignore those who try to help and show concern for you


Empty eyes and dead end stare
Showing no emotion or desire to change your current state


Don't you know that none are blind
Everyone can see through your lies and deceit


To the lie, and you think I don't find what you hide?
You believe that you have successfully hidden your true intentions from me


What in God's name have you done?
What actions have you taken that are so terrible?


Stick your arm for some real fun
Inject drugs for a temporary sense of pleasure


For the horse you've grown much fonder
You care more for the drugs than for me or anything else in your life


Than for me, that I don't ponder
I no longer spend time thinking about how much you care for me


As the hair of one who bit you
A reference to a dog who bites its owner and then attempts to comfort them


Smiling bite your own self, too
You are harming yourself with your addiction, even though you believe it brings you pleasure


And I think that you're not blind
I believe that you are aware of the pain you are causing to yourself and others


To the ones you left behind
You have abandoned and hurt those who once cared for you


I'll be here
Regardless of your actions, I will still be present and supportive


So be yearning all your life
Your desire for drugs will never be fully satisfied


Twisting, turning like a knife
Addiction will continue to cause emotional and physical pain


Now you know the reasons why
The consequences of addiction are clear to you


Can't get high, or you will die
Drug addiction is slowly killing you


Or you'll die
Continued drug use will ultimately lead to your death


So your sickness weighs a ton
The burden of addiction is incredibly heavy


And God's name is smack for some
Drugs become a god-like entity that controls and destroys lives




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Bushwick Bundy

Amazing. Rip Layne & Mike.

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