You tried to kill me off
Surprised, I remain
A scale tips, impossible
Afraid of my own name
And I always paid attention
to all the lines you crossed
Forgive this imperfection
It shows and all
I am the child that lives and cries in a corner, dies in a corner
Alone inside your mind
[6x]
Intent obsolescence
Built into the system
I tried to shake it off
You can’t remove the stain
I’m scared our brain’s impossible
Afraid we are the same
And you never paid attention
to all the lines I crossed
Forgive this imperfection
It shows and all
I am the child that lives and cries in a corner, dies in a corner
Alone inside your mind
Cries in a corner, dies in a corner
Alive inside your mind
[4x]
Intent obsolescence
Build into the system
Built into the system [2x]
Peering Into the Depths of “Acid Bubble”
“Acid Bubble” by Alice In Chains dives into the turmoil of inner conflict and emotional scars. The song’s lyrics evoke a sense of isolation, pain, and the struggle to overcome past wounds. Phrases like “I am the child that lives and cries in a corner, dies in a corner” paint a haunting picture of someone grappling with trauma and trying to find their place within a fractured inner world. The recurring theme of “intent obsolescence built into the system” suggests a deep cynicism about the inevitability of decay, whether personal or societal, highlighting the band’s signature blend of introspection and dark realism.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall
- Release Year: 2009
- Label: Virgin Records