My cup runneth over
Like blood from a stone
These stand for me
Name your god and bleed the freak
I like to see
How you all would bleed for me
When the pig runs slower
Let the arrow fly
When the sin lies bolder
I’ll pluck out thine eye
These stand for me
Name your god and bleed the freak
I like to see
How you all would bleed for me
If you scorn my lover
Satan got your thigh
If you steal in hunger
I will kick you when you try
These stand for me
Name your god and bleed the freak
I like to see
How you all would bleed for me
“All these things that you’ve done for me,
Have left me so… FUCKING TIRED
I’m not saying that you haven’t done a lot of good,
But if there’s one thing you can do,
You can BLEED FOR ME, BLEED FOR ME”
These stand for me
Name your god and bleed the freak
I like to see
How you all would bleed for me
These stand for me
Name your god and bleed the freak
I like to see
How you all would bleed for me
Exploring Alienation and Defiance
“Bleed The Freak” by Alice In Chains delves into themes of alienation, resentment, and confrontation. The lyrics evoke a sense of being wronged or misunderstood, with the narrator demanding recognition and even sacrifice from those around them. Phrases like “Name your god and bleed the freak” challenge listeners to examine societal judgment and the ways outsiders are treated. The recurring desire to see others “bleed for me” turns the tables, suggesting a reversal of power and a refusal to accept passive victimhood. Underneath the aggression, there’s a raw vulnerability—weariness from enduring constant scrutiny and expectation.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell
- Release Year: 1990
- Label: Columbia Records