Love Song
Alice in Chains Lyrics
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I love you, I'm not coming back bitch
I think I should say something
I can't see, I can't feel anything, I can't I can't
MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING! MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING!
I hate you, I hate you
Get a fucking haircut!
Go fuck yourself
Rae Dong Chung (5x)
Get something, get, get them, get them
Get them, get the fuckin' midget
Get the midget (2x)
Get the fuckin midget
Kiss the fuckin' midget
"Where the deer and antelope play..."
Kiss the midget (4x)
"That was perfect, you guys, that was great!"
The lyrics of Alice in Chains's song Love Song appear to be dark, moody, and aggressive. The first line, "I love you, I'm not coming back bitch," seems to be sarcastic and ironic. It is as if the singer has finally caught on to the fact that love is not always perfect, and he's had enough. The next few lines, "I think I should say something...I can't see, I can't feel anything, I can't I can't," hint at a state of confusion and loss of control. It seems like the singer is trying to express his feelings but can't find the words to do so.
The next few lines, "Wash my face, cut out my teeth and tell me to grin, MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING! MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING!" create a vivid image of someone in pain and agony. These lines could represent the singer's desire to leave behind his old self and create a new persona. The next lines, "I hate you, I hate you, Get a fucking haircut! Go fuck yourself Rae Dong Chung," could be directed at someone specific or just society as a whole. The aggression indicates a desperate need for some sort of control or power over the situation.
Overall, the song seems to be about the loss of control, rage, and an inability to express one's emotions. The lyrics create a vivid picture of someone spiraling out of control, grasping at any semblance of power or control they can find.
Line by Line Meaning
Love song take one
The start of a new love song recording session.
I love you, I'm not coming back bitch
The singer loves someone, but also resents them and doesn't want to return to them.
I think I should say something
The singer is considering expressing themselves.
I can't see, I can't feel anything, I can't I can't
The singer feels numb and disconnected.
Wash my face, cut out my teeth and tell me to grin
The singer feels like they are being forced to hide their pain and pretend to be happy.
MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING! MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING!
The singer is experiencing physical pain and distress.
I hate you, I hate you
The singer has strong negative feelings towards someone.
Get a fucking haircut!
The singer is telling someone to change their appearance.
Go fuck yourself
The singer is expressing dislike and anger towards someone.
Rae Dong Chung (5x)
An unclear reference, possibly an inside joke or a reference to someone the band knows.
Get something, get, get them, get them
The singer is urging someone to take action and get something or someone.
Get the fuckin' midget
The singer is using offensive language to urge someone to go after a little person.
Get the midget (2x)
Repeating the order to go after the little person.
Get the fuckin midget
The singer again swears and urges someone to go after the little person.
Kiss the fuckin' midget
An inappropriate and offensive suggestion to someone.
"Where the deer and antelope play..."
An unclear reference, possibly a song or poem that the singer is reciting or adapting.
Kiss the midget (4x)
Repeating the suggestion to kiss the little person four times.
"That was perfect, you guys, that was great!"
A concluding comment on the recording session, expressing satisfaction.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Josh
on Nutshell
Really would like some prayers guys.