I mending fence along the road
Barely holding together
Mapless zone the road signs holes
Keep ahead of the weather
Long past time to close dead eyes
Find a break in the highway
Out here I’m invisible
Very few going my way
Breath on a window showing tic tac toe
Rear view reflecting there ain’t nobody home
Ghost town strip of misery
I ain’t feeling no better
Road kill heart inside of me
Follow it to the letter
Sundown brings a welcome change
Everything that’s hiding
More at home in landscapes strange
Are you selling I’m buying
Breath on a window showing tic tac toe
Rear view reflecting there ain’t nobody home
Cigarette burn holes outline an old soul
Connect the dot scribbling
And you would never know
Failed to heed the signal
Thought you got through just in time
Crashing hard upon your ego
Penetrated from the side
I’d let you go, but you’re always in the way
I’m the damage done, your scar of yesterday
I’d love to go, but you’re always in the way
I’m the damage done, your scar of yesterday
Wandering Through Isolation and Reflection
“Breath On A Window” by Alice In Chains uses vivid imagery of lonely highways and ghost towns to explore themes of isolation, regret, and self-discovery. The lyrics paint a picture of a solitary journey, both literal and emotional, as the narrator mends fences and seeks direction while feeling invisible and disconnected. The recurring motif of “breath on a window” symbolizes fleeting connections and moments of introspection, while references to “rear view reflecting there ain’t nobody home” suggest a haunting sense of emptiness and unresolved pasts.
Emotional Depth and Raw Honesty
The song’s raw confessions—”I’m the damage done, your scar of yesterday”—reveal an acceptance of personal flaws and the lasting impact of past mistakes. The interplay of resignation and yearning underscores the emotional complexity that Alice In Chains is known for, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys and scars.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Capitol Records