Shame in You
Alice in Chains Lyrics
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When I'm sayin', "time to go" and, "I've been hurtin'", yeah
When I'm layin', I'm still tryin', concentratin' on dyin', yeah
You're right as rain, but you're all to blame
Agreed, my crime's the same
My sins I'll claim, give you back shed pain
Go find a place for own shame
No one made you feel any hurt, yeah
Body's movin', only provin', no one needed to move
Still believin', yet mistaken, all God's children, yeah
And I must say, I was stupid, selfishly she consumed, yeah
And you must change patterns all we trained
Or n'er regain peace you seek
Now you hear me, for the things I see
Yeah, I believe in inner peace, yeah
Throw out, blow up, hold in
Show fine, no signs, grow blind
The lyrics of Alice in Chains's song "Shame in You" describe the conflicting emotions of the singer, who is going through a difficult time. The first three lines suggest that they are experiencing physical and emotional pain, and are struggling to sleep or even concentrate. They seem to be ready to leave a situation that has been hurting them, but still feel trapped and unable to escape.
The chorus uses the phrase "you're all to blame" and "my sin I'll claim" to suggest that the singer feels responsible for their own pain and suffering, but also places some of the responsibility on others. They ask these others to "go find a place for own shame" and "deal with this thing unreal." The verses following the chorus describe a sense of confusion and doubt that the singer feels about the people around them. They suggest that these individuals may be moving forward mindlessly, without questioning their own beliefs or behavior. The singer sees themselves as having been "stupid" and "selfish," but also believes in the possibility of healing and finding "inner peace."
Overall, the lyrics of "Shame in You" are deeply introspective and reflect the emotional turmoil of someone who is struggling to make sense of their own pain and suffering. The song speaks to the universal human experience of trying to reconcile one's own desires and mistakes with the actions of others, and the difficulty of finding a path forward in the face of this uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
When I waken, and I'm achin', time for sleepin', yeah
When I wake up in the morning with a throbbing pain, I know it's time to sleep again.
When I'm sayin', "time to go" and, "I've been hurtin'", yeah
When my body and soul are screaming to leave and I'm in pain that I cannot hide.
When I'm layin', I'm still tryin', concentratin' on dyin', yeah
When I am bedridden, I am still trying with all my might to concentrate on moving forward.
You're right as rain, but you're all to blame
You are as innocent as an angel, but you are solely responsible for my agony.
Agreed, my crime's the same
I admit that I am at fault for the same offense.
My sins I'll claim, give you back shed pain
I will take responsibility for my wrongdoing and try to end your misery.
Go find a place for own shame
You should find your own way to cope with your guilt.
So you can deal with this thing unreal
It will help you cope with the imperceptible suffering you feel inside.
No one made you feel any hurt, yeah
It is not my fault that you are feeling this way.
Body's movin', only provin', no one needed to move
My physical movement is nothing but proof that I am alive, and no one else moves me the way I do.
Still believin', yet mistaken, all God's children, yeah
I am still holding on to my faith, even though I know that we, as a human race, are fallible.
And I must say, I was stupid, selfishly she consumed, yeah
I must admit that I was foolish and selfish, and I took everything without a second thought.
And you must change patterns all we trained
You should break free from the methods we've always used.
Or n'er regain peace you seek
Otherwise, you will never find the peace you have been searching for.
Now you hear me, for the things I see
I hope you can understand me and my vision.
Yeah, I believe in inner peace, yeah
Yes, I have faith in finding inner peace.
Throw out, blow up, hold in
You can either throw away your problems, explode with anger, or lock them inside until they overwhelm you.
Show fine, no signs, grow blind
You can pretend that everything is fine, without showing any signs of distress, but in the end, this can lead to blindness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAYNE STALEY, MICHAEL INEZ, SEAN KINNEY, JERRY CANTRELL
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