Dirt
alice in chains- Lyrics
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Or lack of self control
I want you to kill me
And dig me under
I want to live no more
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
For me
I want to taste dirty
a stinging pistol
In my mouth, on my tongue
I want you to scrape me from the walls
And go crazy
like you've made me
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me, for me
You, you are so special
You have the talent
to make me feel like dirt
And you, you use your talent
to dig me under
And cover me with dirt
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
The lyrics to Alice in Chains's "Dirt" depict a person who is overwhelmed with feelings of frustration, lack of self-control, and a desire to end their life. The lines "I want you to kill me and dig me under, I want to live no more" reveal the singer's desire to escape the pain they are feeling. They also express a willingness to give in to someone else's control, asking them to "scrape me from the walls and go crazy like you've made me."
Throughout the song, there is a recurring refrain about those who "don't care" being those who "shouldn't be." The singer seems to recognize that they have been hiding themselves from what is wrong for them, but they are unable to shake off the feelings of despair that have taken hold. The lines "I want to taste dirty, a stinging pistol in my mouth, on my tongue" suggest a desire for self-destructive behavior.
The verses and chorus of the song are interspersed with a spoken word section where the singer addresses someone else who they view as "special" and who has the ability to make them feel "like dirt." The lines "And you, you use your talent to dig me under and cover me with dirt" indicate that this person is contributing to the singer's feelings of worthlessness.
Overall, "Dirt" is a powerful and bleak song that explores the depths of depression and the desire for self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I have never felt such frustration
I am experiencing an unprecedented level of annoyance and dissatisfaction
Or lack of self control
I am struggling to regulate my own behavior
I want you to kill me
I desire to be put out of my misery
And dig me under
I want to be buried underground
I want to live no more
I no longer want to continue living
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
Someone who lacks empathy is not fit to be around others
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
I attempted to shield myself from things that do not benefit me
I want to taste dirty
a stinging pistol
In my mouth, on my tongue
I want to consume something unpleasant or dangerous, like a gun
I want you to scrape me from the walls
And go crazy
like you've made me
I want someone to rescue me from a bad situation and, in turn, lose their own sanity
You, you are so special
You have the talent
to make me feel like dirt
You possess the ability to diminish my self-worth
And you, you use your talent
to dig me under
And cover me with dirt
You use your skills to further bury me and push me down
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
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@jeffgoatley441
I have never felt such frustration
Or lack of self control
I want you to kill me
And dig me under
I want to live no more
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
For me
I want to taste dirty
a stinging pistol
In my mouth, on my tongue
I want you to scrape me from the walls
And go crazy
like you've made me
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me, for me
You, you are so special
You have the talent
to make me feel like dirt
And you, you use your talent
to dig me under
And cover me with dirt
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
One who doesn't care
is one who shouldn't be
I've tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me
@SkormFlinxingGlock
This is without a doubt the darkest lyrical performance of all time. The bottom of the spiral.
@philyeary8809
The darkness at the heart of relationships and life, especially now.
@caseycarden1179
Listen to "Love hate love" by Alice in Chains if you think this is dark.
@capslock4959
@@caseycarden1179 I'm going to have to say dirt takes the darkness cake
@joqu6971
Cantrell is just so freakin awesome, that guitar just sings all by itself
@Memes.fun.shorts
So good with his wah pedal
@pikachuyoshipines1646
A song that’s about death, suicidal thoughts, a depressingly dark song helped me cope with my suicidal thoughts. I thank this band for being comforting in this troubling time I’ve been having
@aprielledawn
It's about his girlfriend Demri
@allgunsblazed9106
@@aprielledawn and also wanting to die , please don't dismiss that.
@RebelGodessRed90
That “One Who Doesn’t Care is One Who Shouldn’t Be.” hits so hard everytime. The whole song is so deep. ❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖