Aw, put our heads together
Because a signature could change our future, uh-huh
For some wrote you a letter begging you to reconsider, yeah
Yeah…
Put our heads together, ah ah ah
Fear the voices you hear today
If you still have choices, we’ll blow you away
So they put your number on the television Mr. Gardner, oh yeah
A messed up generation put the pressure on you
You’re a coward, uh-huh
Yeah…
A messed up generation, ah ah ah
Fear the voices you hear today
If you still have choices, we’ll blow you away
We can see right through you, we’re awake
Send your men and we are all awake
Awake, awake, awake, awake
Wake, awake, awake, awake
Fear the voices you hear today
If you still have choices, we’ll blow you away
Fear the voices, fear the voices, fear the voices, fear the voices…
Confronting Authority and Generational Angst
“Fear The Voices” by Alice In Chains taps into a sense of rebellion and societal frustration. The lyrics evoke images of a younger generation demanding change, urging listeners to “put our heads together” and confront those in power. The repeated line “fear the voices you hear today” suggests a warning to authority figures: the voices of discontent can’t be ignored. References to letters, signatures, and televised exposure highlight themes of protest and collective action, while calling out leaders for perceived cowardice. The refrain about being “awake” reinforces a sense of collective awakening and empowerment among the disillusioned youth.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez
Release Year: 1999
Label: Columbia Records