Rotten Apple
Alice in Chains Lyrics

Hey ah na na
Acknowledging the existence of a problem or situation in a non-specific way

Innocence is over
Youthful naivety or inexperience has been left behind, and the singer has become aware of harsh realities

Ignorance is spoken
People speak without understanding or knowledge of the subject

Confidence is broken
A loss of self-assuredness and positivity, often caused by unfortunate events or experiences

Sustenance is stolen
Necessities like food, shelter, or basic human rights are being taken away or denied

Arrogance is potent, yeah
A sense of pride and superiority can be intoxicating and harmful to oneself and others

I repent tomorrow
The singer acknowledges past mistakes or negative behavior, but is not yet ready to make amends

I suspend my sorrow
The artist avoids dealing with emotional pain or anguish, possibly through addictive or self-destructive behavior

A romance is fallen
A once-beautiful, loving relationship has deteriorated or ended badly

Recommend you borrow, yeah
The artist suggests that someone else should copy or take inspiration from the artist's experiences or mistakes

What I see is unreal
The singer is struggling to reconcile their perception of reality with what they are experiencing or witnessing

I've written my own part
The artist has played a significant role in shaping their life and experiences

Eat of the apple, so young
The singer is referencing the story of Adam and Eve, suggesting that they made a mistake or bad decision at a young age

I'm crawling back to start
The singer is eager to return to a point before their problems and mistakes began, in order to try again with a clean slate