Bury me softly in this womb
I give this part of me for you
Sand rains down and here I sit
Holding rare flowers
In a tomb… in bloom
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
Oh, you don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
Look at me now I’m a man who won’t let himself be
Down in a hole, feeling so small
Down in a hole, losing my soul
I’d like to fly
But my wings have been so denied
Down in a hole and they’ve put all the stones in their place
I’ve eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste
I have been guilty of kicking myself in the teeth
I will speak no more of my feelings beneath
Down in a hole, feeling so small
Down in a hole, losing my soul
I’d like to fly
But my wings have been so denied
Bury me softly in this womb
Oh I want to be inside of you
I give this part of me for you
Oh I want to be inside of you
Sand rains down and here I sit
Holding rare flowers
Oh I want to be inside of you
In a tomb… in bloom
Oh I want to be inside…
Down in a hole, feeling so small
Down in a hole, losing my soul
Down in a hole, feeling so small
Down in a hole, out of control
I’d like to fly
But my wings have been so denied
Exploring the Depths of Vulnerability and Isolation
“Down In A Hole” by Alice In Chains is a haunting reflection on pain, isolation, and the struggle to find self-acceptance. The lyrics evoke a sense of entrapment and longing, using vivid imagery like burial and tombs to symbolize emotional confinement. The repeated phrases about feeling small and losing one’s soul highlight a deep sense of personal loss and the difficulty of overcoming internal struggles. The desire to fly, contrasted with “wings denied,” speaks to dreams stifled by inner turmoil. Ultimately, the song’s introspection and raw honesty resonate as a universal experience of grappling with our own vulnerabilities.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: Columbia Records