Junk Head
Alice in Chains Lyrics


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A good night, the best in a long time
A new friend turned me on to an old favorite
Nothing better than a dealer who's high
Be high, convince them to buy

What's my drug of choice?
Well, what have you got?
I don't go broke
And I do it a lot

Seems so sick to the hypocrite norm
Running their boring drills
But we are an elite race of our own
The stoners, junkies, and freaks
Are you happy?
I am, man
Content and fully aware
Money, status, nothing to me
Because your life's empty and bare

What's my drug of choice?
Well, what have you got?
I don't go broke
And I do it a lot
I do it a lot

Yeah
Yeah
You can't understand a user's mind
But try, with your books and degrees
If you let yourself go and opened your mind
I'll bet you'd be doing like me and it isn't so bad

What's my drug of choice?
Well, what have you got?
I don't go broke
And I do it a lot, said I do it a lot




I do it a lot
I do it a lot, said I do it a lot

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alice in Chains's Junk Head are about drug usage and the carefree lifestyle that it can bring. The song starts off with the singer expressing how good his night has been, thanks to his new friend who has introduced him to an old favorite drug. He talks about how a high drug dealer is the best kind, convincing people to buy the product. The singer is then questioned about his preference in drugs and responds by saying he does not have a specific choice, as long as he can afford it.


The chorus of the song repeats the question, "What's my drug of choice?" with the singer answering, "Well, what have you got?" This shows his willingness to try anything and everything as long as it gets him high. The bridge of the song takes a jab at the "hypocrite norm," who run their boring drills, while the stoners, junkies, and freaks are an "elite race of their own." The singer is content with his life, despite the lack of money and status, implying that drugs are all he needs to feel fulfilled.


In the last verse, the singer challenges those who cannot understand the mind of a drug user to let go of their preconceived notions and open their minds to the experience. He suggests that they would be doing the same as he is if they did. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's love of drugs and the lifestyle that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

A good night, the best in a long time
Last night was amazing, probably the best I've had in a while


A new friend turned me on to an old favorite
My friend introduced me to a drug that I used to love


Nothing better than a dealer who's high
It's great when my dealer is also high because they are more likely to sell to me


Be high, convince them to buy
I try to be high when I'm with potential buyers so I can convince them to purchase drugs


What's my drug of choice?
Which drug do I prefer?


Well, what have you got?
I'll try whatever drugs you have available


I don't go broke
I don't mind spending a lot of money on drugs


And I do it a lot
I use drugs frequently


Seems so sick to the hypocrite norm
People who don't use drugs seem boring and hypocritical to me


Running their boring drills
People who don't use drugs follow the same boring routine every day


But we are an elite race of our own
People who use drugs are part of a special group


The stoners, junkies, and freaks
We are the people who use drugs


Are you happy?
Do you feel content with your life?


I am, man
I'm happy with my life


Content and fully aware
I'm at peace and know exactly what I'm doing


Money, status, nothing to me
I don't care about being rich or having high social standing


Because your life's empty and bare
People who don't use drugs have boring and unfulfilling lives


You can't understand a user's mind
People who don't use drugs can't comprehend what it's like to be a drug user


But try, with your books and degrees
Even if you have a lot of education, you still won't be able to fully understand


If you let yourself go and opened your mind
If you were to try drugs yourself, you might come to understand


I'll bet you'd be doing like me and it isn't so bad
I bet if you tried it, you would like it and see that it's not as bad as you think


I do it a lot, said I do it a lot
I use drugs frequently, as I've mentioned before




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@FuaFoa

"Junkhead"

"Junk, fuck"
A good night, the best in a long time
A new friend turned me on to an old favorite
Nothing better than a dealer who's high
Be high, convince them to buy

What's my drug of choice?
Well, what have you got?
I don't go broke
And I do it a lot

Seems so sick to the hypocrite norm
Running their boring drills
But we are an elite race of our own
The stoners, junkies, and freaks

Are you happy? I am, man.

Content and fully aware
Money, status, nothing to me
'Cause your life is empty and bare

What's my drug of choice?
Well, what have you got?
I don't go broke
And I do it a lot
I do it a lot, yeah

You can't understand a user's mind
But try, with your books and degrees
If you let yourself go and opened your mind
I'll bet you'd be doing like me
And it ain't so bad

What's my drug of choice?
Well, what have you got?
I don't go broke
And I do it a lot
Say, I do it a lot!
I do it a lot!
I do it a lot!
Say, I do it a lot!



All comments from YouTube:

@jeffpodeszwik1592

“And I do it lot” / “And it ain’t so bad” are two of the heaviest lines on this album, sang in a way and melody that cannot be described. This record is a masterpiece.

@flight4203

To me is "content and fully aware"

@matthewanthony4606

For me it’s the “are you happy, iron man?” That’s such a deep and important question, how do we know if iron man is happy when he’s made out of iron?! 😮

@luckylarry88

@@matthewanthony4606 He "says are you happy" "I am man, content and fully aware."

Sounds like iron man thought

@capone9404

100 percent agree man. Layne is my guy... favorite vocalist of all time. I truly could listen to alice EVERY day of the week. Only about 4 bands and they're on that mount Rushmore. I gotta agree with you here man, the AND IT AINT SO BAD... it's top 3 alice lines. He gives that from his CORE. He was gifted and that is easily my favorite part of the song... towards the end for a reason. Had that one built up

@melissabell4927

For me it’s what’s my drug of choice, I don’t go broke, and it ain’t so bad. The way their voices harmonize on those first two lines of the chorus are like nothing else I swear. Unbelievably beautiful no matter how dark it is

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@texturalrlb9627

My drug of choice is Alice in Chains. Can't get enough

@user-fr6cn7rc1c

MIne too❤

@nathanfwaggoner3428

I'm a disabled vet and I can relate to this song. Like many vets, I have been in a place of darkness, poverty, drug addiction, and homelessness. But now I have survived and recovered somehow because I have a strong will to live. I have now risen back up out of the ashes somehow. To move forward and let go of all the shame and stigma and now see myself as a true champion at everything. I had never been successful in my life at anything before cause I was always in too much pain and loneliness and trauma and couldn't find my way out or find the support so I could at least halfway function. But now I am going to school and am a straight-A student in college. I also used to be struggle with being overweight and having diabetes and now I am going to become a personal trainer with an Exercise Science degree and help people. I have finally found my peace and harmony that I couldn't find in people who didn't love or accept me and found it instead in connecting with the positive energy and beauty found in the outdoors, and in animals, and in nature. I have severed my ties and let go of and forgiven a world that is full of stupid mean people who live life like they got their brain and driver's licenses from a cracker jack box . I know it's my responsibility to make the best of my life and for my own well being and I refuse to blame anyone but myself if my life isn't good. I have seen many dark days come and go and now see the light after what seemed to be an eternity. I have found peace where I had never had none and I found hope and at 47 years old I finally found the love and touch of a good woman who believes in me and doesn't see me as human trash. And I know now for the first time in my life that life can actually be worth living.

@discipleslim9506

Listen friend. My joy increased with every sentence of your testimony...until you mentioned your woman. She is more dangerous to your well-being than anything else you've ever been through. You are a survivor and a winner! Do NOT create a fantasy of who your woman is. She is just like all women, constantly looking for a better man. Have fun with her, but keep your heart closed to her. If she starts making you feel uncertain, kick her ass to the curb. Peace Brother.

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