Some things last, sometimes you never get over
Live in the past, you find out it’s hard to stay sober
My see-through skin like Eurythane
Lost and then found, on view for all and I wouldn’t trade
You’d never know a long time ago you were frowning
Thinkin’ it over
It’s raining down, and somehow you know
It reminds me why I even care anymore
You can find me writhing in the ghost of a song
Rising through the Rainier fog
Some people change, sometimes you leave how it oughta be
Find a new way to come clean, let it wash over me
My see-through heart like Eurythane
Beats for you proud, up down and through all the love and pain
You’d never know a long time ago you were crowning
Thinkin’ it over
It’s raining down, and somehow you know
It reminds me why I even care anymore
You can find me writhing in the ghost of a song
Rising through the Rainier fog
Left me here so all alone, only for me to find
Hear your voice on waves we rode, echoes inside my mind
Disembodied just a trace of what it was like then
With you here we shared a space that’s always half empty
Grinding, grinding on
Always half empty
Grinding, grinding on
Always half empty
So we can laugh it’s inside, never hear me complain
My see-through city of cellophane
You’d never know a long time ago you were drowning
Thinking it over
It’s raining down, and somehow you know
It reminds me why I even care anymore
You can find me writhing in the ghost of a song
Rising through the Rainier fog
Reminds me why I even care anymore
You can find me writhing in the ghost of a song
Rising through the Rainier fog
Peering Through the Mist: Unpacking “Rainier Fog”
“Rainier Fog” by Alice In Chains is a haunting reflection on memory, grief, and resilience. The lyrics evoke a sense of lingering loss, referencing the inability to fully move on from the past and the struggle to remain sober in the face of emotional turmoil. Imagery like “see-through skin” and “city of cellophane” paints a world where vulnerability and transparency coexist with a profound sense of emptiness. The song’s refrain, “Rising through the Rainier fog,” suggests a journey toward clarity or acceptance, emerging from the haze of nostalgia and pain. Ultimately, the track balances darkness with hope, reminding listeners of the importance of confronting the past to find meaning in the present.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: BMG