Nutshell
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 the song Nutshell by Alice in Chains are about the struggle of facing an unfulfilled life alone, with miscommunications and disappointments. The verses detail the difficulties of living in a world of lies, where time feels oppressive and fighting seems futile. Despite this, the singer continues to persevere, fighting the battle alone with no one to lean on or find solace in.
The chorus highlights the singer's pain and sense of isolation, as the haunting "Ooh" repetition provides a stark contrast to the fast-paced yet somewhat monotone verses. The second verse takes a darker turn, with the singer depicting their sense of being violated by a lack of personal boundaries and a sense of loss of self. The line "If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead" is a chilling statement on the extent of their hopelessness and lack of agency.
Overall, the song Nutshell is a deeply introspective and haunting tribute to the pain of human loneliness and the loss of personal agency in a world that can feel oppressive and full of lies.
Line by Line Meaning
We chase misprinted lies
We pursue falsehoods that have been distorted or altered
We face the path of time
We confront the inevitable passing of time
And yet I fight
Despite the difficulties, I continue to struggle
And yet I fight
I am fighting despite everything
This battle all alone
I am fighting this war without any help
No one to cry to
I have no one to confide in
No place to call home
Nowhere to feel safe or secure
My gift of self is raped
My ability to give of myself has been taken away
My privacy is raked
My right to privacy has been violated
And yet I find
Despite everything, I manage to discover
And yet I find
I discover even though
Repeating in my head
This thought continually echoes in my mind
If I can't be my own
If I can't be true to myself
I'd feel better dead
I would rather die than live a lie
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, Michael Inez, Sean Kinney
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