I Can Learn
The Chains Lyrics

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Turn around you say
'Scuse the 'tude but I haven't eaten today
And my eyes are turning gray
What's your name?
I can't remember, I can't remember
Bring me down you try
Feel the pain and keep it all in till you die
Without eyes you cannot cry

Who's to blame?

I can't remember,I can't
Remember identity, the visions in my mind from
Screamin' at me
And mama, mama, ooh, my angry brains of infancy
Knocked down but I have enough hate to breathe
down your throat and steal your energy
You took everything but my will to be

Now the loss of your god won't make me bleed
I am alive

Overall Meaning

The Chainsmokers' song "I Can Learn" is a song that explores themes of self-discovery and perseverance in the face of adversity. The song opens with the singer addressing someone, telling them to turn around and apologizing for their attitude, which has been caused by hunger and tiredness. The singer then describes how their eyes are "turning gray," perhaps suggesting that they are feeling despondent or losing their sense of self.

The lyrics then shift to a more general description of pain and the struggle to keep it all inside. The line "without eyes you cannot cry" is a poetic way of saying that the pain is internal and that the sufferer may feel unable to express it outwardly. The singer questions who is responsible for this pain and loss of identity, but ultimately concludes that it doesn't matter because they cannot remember.

In the bridge, the singer seems to address their own past, mentioning "angry brains of infancy" and how they were "knocked down" but still have enough hate to get by. However, the most important line in this section is "you took everything but my will to be," which suggests that the singer has the strength to persevere even when everything else has been taken away from them. The song ends on a triumphant note, with the singer declaring that they are alive and that the loss of "your god" (perhaps a reference to an oppressor or abuser) will not affect them.

Line by Line Meaning

Turn around you say
You turn around to face your listener and begin to speak.

'Scuse the 'tude but I haven't eaten today
Excuse my attitude, but I am feeling upset as I haven't taken my meal today.

And my eyes are turning gray
I am feeling tired and restless because of the lack of food.

What's your name?
May I know your name as I can't remember it.

I can't remember, I can't remember
I am unable to recall my name and identity due to my disturbed state of mind.

Bring me down you try
You attempt to bring me down and make me feel low.

Feel the pain and keep it all in till you die
You expect me to bear the pain without any expression until I breathe my last.

Without eyes you cannot cry
I am in the stage where I have exhausted all ways to express my pain and grief anymore.

Who's to blame?
Who is the person responsible for my current situation?

I can't remember, I can't Remember identity, the visions in my mind from
I am in such a chaotic and disturbed state that my identity and my ability to think coherently are eluding me.

Screamin' at me
My own inner voice is screaming and making me feel distressed.

And mama, mama, ooh, my angry brains of infancy
I am recollecting my past and thinking about my childhood, especially my mother who can soothe my troubled mind.

Knocked down but I have enough hate to breathe
I may have been beaten down, but I still have some energy left to keep going, fueled by feelings of hatred and anger.

down your throat and steal your energy
I will take revenge on the person responsible for my pain and will use their energy to get back on my feet.

You took everything but my will to be
Although you have taken everything from my life, my will to live and thrive is still active.

Now the loss of your god won't make me bleed
I have suffered enough, and now your actions or your belief in God won't cause me any more pain.

I am alive
I am taking a stand and proclaiming that I am still alive, and I will rise from the ashes with renewed hope and strength.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAYNE STALEY, SEAN KINNEY, JERRY CANTRELL, MICHAEL STARR

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