Got Me Wrong
Alice in Chains Lyrics


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Yeah, it goes away
All of this and more of nothing in my life
No color clay
Individuality not safe

As of now I bet you got me wrong
So unsure you run from something strong
I can't let go
Threadbare tapestry unwinding slow
Feel a tortured brain
Show your belly like you want me to

As of now, I bet you got me wrong
So unsure, we reach for something strong

I haven't felt like this in so long
Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love
That don't last forever
Something's gotta turn out right

You, sugar taste
Sweetness doesn't often touch my face
Stay if you please
You may not be here when I leave

As of now, I bet you got me wrong
So unsure, we reach for something strong

I haven't felt like this in so long
Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love
Strong, I haven't felt like this in so long
Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love




That don't last forever
Something's gotta turn out right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alice in Chains’ song, Got Me Wrong, explore themes of uncertainty and apprehension in the context of a relationship. The opening lines, “All of this and more of nothing in my life / No color clay / Individuality not safe” suggest a sense of emptiness and vulnerability, with the notion of “individuality not safe” underscoring feelings of insecurity.


The chorus lines, “As of now I bet you got me wrong / So unsure you run from something strong” shift to address the other person in the relationship, with the singer acknowledging the perceived misunderstanding and confusion between them. In the subsequent verse, “Threadbare tapestry unwinding slow / Feel a tortured brain / Show your belly like you want me to” the singer expresses a sense of instability and vulnerability, with the tapestry image conveying a fragile state and the notion that things are coming undone.


The song’s bridge, “You, sugar taste / Sweetness doesn’t often touch my face / Stay if you please / You may not be here when I leave” further explores the singer’s sense of uncertainty and longing, underscoring the fleeting and impermanent nature of love. In the final chorus, “I haven't felt like this in so long / Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love / That don't last forever”, the singer acknowledges the difficulties and limitations of the relationship, with the final line suggesting a glimmer of hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, it goes away
The feeling of being lost and purposeless will eventually fade away.


All of this and more of nothing in my life
My life lacks meaning and substance, despite having more than enough material possessions.


No color clay
My own uniqueness is dull and unremarkable.


Individuality not safe
Being myself and standing out from the crowd is risky and can lead to negative consequences.


As of now I bet you got me wrong
You probably have a mistaken impression of who I am at this moment in time.


So unsure you run from something strong
You are scared and uncertain, so you are avoiding the powerful emotions you are feeling.


I can't let go
I am unable to move on from my feelings and thoughts about you.


Threadbare tapestry unwinding slow
My life is fraying and unraveling slowly, like a worn out piece of fabric.


Feel a tortured brain
My mind is constantly in turmoil, causing me pain and distress.


Show your belly like you want me to
You are displaying vulnerability and inviting me to come closer.


I haven't felt like this in so long
I have not experienced these intense emotions and desires in a very long time.


Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love
This feeling is wrong and misguided, since I have been without love for so long.


That don't last forever
This phase of my life will not go on indefinitely.


Something's gotta turn out right
I need something positive and fulfilling to happen in my life.


You, sugar taste
You bring a sense of sweetness and happiness to my life.


Sweetness doesn't often touch my face
I do not experience moments of happiness and sweetness very frequently.


Stay if you please
If you want to, you can stay with me.


You may not be here when I leave
You might decide to leave before I do.


Strong, I haven't felt like this in so long
This feeling is strong and overpowering, something I have not experienced in a long time.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Cantrell

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