Alice in chains she’s had on all her life
She hit the ground, cut down from a broken home
Moved in the streets when she was only fifteen
She’s never been alone
She’s been in and out of jail
No one to turn to, nowhere to go
There’s a better way than that
You don’t have to live this way
Hush, hush
Hear me, don’t you cry
You know, there’s a better way
Oh no, hush, hush
Alice in chains she’s had on all her life
But now she’s broken them
After all these painful years
Wipe away the tears
Don’t try the times that you think you control your life
There’s no excuses for who you are
You can be who you wanna be
Don’t be afraid to break the chains
Hush, hush
Hear me, don’t you cry
You know, there’s a better way
Oh no, hush, hush
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Breaking Free from the Past
“Hush, Hush” by Alice In Chains tells a powerful story of resilience and transformation. The lyrics revolve around a character who has endured a life marked by hardship, symbolized by the ‘chains’ she’s worn all her life. Starting from a troubled home and facing life on the streets at a young age, the protagonist’s journey is one of survival and struggle. The song’s message is ultimately hopeful, urging listeners that there is always a path to change and freedom, no matter how difficult the past may have been.
The Power of Hope and Choice
The recurring chorus, “Hush, hush, hear me, don’t you cry,” serves as a comforting reassurance, emphasizing that pain and adversity do not define one’s future. The encouragement to “break the chains” speaks to the possibility of self-liberation and the courage to seek a better way. The lyrics invite listeners to believe in themselves, to wipe away the tears, and to take control of their own destinies.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains