Turn around you say
‘Scuse the ‘tude but I haven’t eaten today
And my eyes are turning grey
What’s your name?
I can’t remember… I can’t remember
Bring me down you try
Feel the pain and keep it all in till you die
Without eyes you cannot cry
Who’s to blame?
I can’t remember… I can’t…
Remember identity, the visions in my mind from
Screamin’ at me
And mama, mama, ooh…my angry brains of infancy
Knocked down but I have enough hate to breathe
Down your throat and steal your energy
You took everything but my will to be
Now the loss of your god won’t make me bleed
I am alive
A Journey Through Confusion and Defiance
“I Can’t Remember” by Alice In Chains is a haunting exploration of internal struggle and fractured identity. The lyrics paint a picture of exhaustion, hunger, and emotional numbness, with the narrator questioning their own memories and sense of self. Lines like “my eyes are turning grey” and “I can’t remember” evoke a sense of fading vitality and detachment from reality. The song also exposes raw emotions such as pain, anger, and a desperate will to survive, culminating in a defiant declaration: “I am alive.” The recurring theme of loss—whether of identity, faith, or connection—underscores a battle for self-preservation in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
- Release Year: 1990
- Label: Columbia Records