There’s no time to give at all
I cause you grief and blow my hatred
Further in your mind
You reach, I run, you fall
On skinned knees you crawl
I want to set you free, recognize my disease
Love, sex, pain, confusion, suffering
You’re there crying, I feel not a thing
Drilling my way deeper in your head
Sinking, draining, drowning, bleeding, dead
So you sit and think of love
I wait, hate all the more, I fall
On skinned knees I crawl
I want to set you free, recognize my disease
Love, sex, pain, confusion, suffering
You’re there crying, I feel not a thing
Drilling my way deeper in your head
Sinking, draining, drowning, bleeding, dead
Now there’s time to give it all
I put my fears behind again
On skinned knees we’ll crawl
I want to set you free, recognize my disease
Love, sex, pain, confusion, suffering
You’re there crying, I feel not a thing
Drilling my way deeper in your head
Sinking, draining, drowning, bleeding, dead
Love, sex, pain, confusion, suffering
Unraveling the Depths of Emotional Turmoil
“Confusion” by Alice In Chains delves into the tangled web of complicated relationships and inner struggles. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of pain, longing, and emotional conflict, using raw imagery like “skinned knees” and “drilling my way deeper in your head” to evoke the toll of love entwined with suffering. The repeated references to “love, sex, pain, confusion, suffering” suggest a cyclical battle between connection and torment, highlighting the difficulty in breaking free from toxic patterns. The song’s narrator is self-aware, recognizing the damage caused but also feeling numb to the other’s pain, which adds a layer of complexity to the emotional landscape. Ultimately, “Confusion” captures the relentless push and pull of vulnerability, resentment, and the search for understanding within a fractured bond.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
- Release Year: 1990
- Label: Columbia Records