Nut Shell
Alice in Chains Lyrics
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We face the path of time
And yet I fight
And yet I fight
This battle all alone
No one to cry to
No place to call home
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
My gift of self is raped
My privacy is raked
And yet I find
And yet I find
Repeating in my head
If I can't be my own
I'd feel better dead
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
The lyrics to Alice in Chains' "Nutshell" depict the struggles of an individual who feels alone in their battle against the lies and misconceptions of society. The singer is fighting a battle all alone, with no one to cry to and no place to call home. The phrase "chase misprinted lies" seems to suggest that the individual is searching for truth amidst a world of misinformation and propaganda.
The second verse goes on to describe how the singer's "gift of self" has been "raped", likely alluding to a violation of personal boundaries or privacy. The repetition of the phrase "and yet I find" suggests that the singer is grappling with feelings of hopelessness and despair. The haunting final lines, "If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead" capture the intense struggles of mental health and feelings of worthlessness.
Overall, "Nutshell" is a poignant reminder of the challenges many individuals face in navigating their own lives and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
We chase misprinted lies
We pursue fabricated falsehoods
We face the path of time
We confront the inevitable passage of time
And yet I fight
Despite the challenges, I continue to struggle
And yet I fight
Despite the challenges, I persist
This battle all alone
I am fighting this conflict alone
No one to cry to
There is no empathetic listener for me to confide in
No place to call home
I don't have a literal or metaphorical home
My gift of self is raped
My selflessness is taken advantage of
My privacy is raked
My private life is invaded
And yet I find
Despite the difficulties, I discover
And yet I find
Despite the difficulties, I uncover
Repeating in my head
Playing over and over in my mind
If I can't be my own
If I can't follow my own path
I'd feel better dead
I would be more content being deceased
Ooh
Vocals
Ooh
Vocals
Ooh
Vocals
Ooh
Vocals
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAYNE STALEY, MICHAEL INEZ, SEAN KINNEY, JERRY CANTRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lokye
this song sounds like heaven but hurts like hell
@najerahjamil2818
Perfect description. Damn
@arungurung6340
How philosophical! How true!
@Jackgartpit666
DANGGGG
@carlogambino2160
Your exactly right
@bjones47059
Man…
@vooshoos
You don't get out of the car until this song is over.
@dggjr1759
So true
@motoxrider450
Then I never get out of the car....cuz it’s on repeat...😔
@andrewjkeeganiv
@@motoxrider450 Better get comfy in there