When I waken, and I’m achin’, time for sleepin, yeah
When I’m sayin time to go and, I’ve been hurtin, yeah
When I’m layin, I’m still tryin, concentrating on dyin’, yeah
You’re right as rain, but you’re all to blame
Agreed my crime’s the same
My sins I’ll claim, give you back shed pain
Go find a place for own shame
So you can deal with this thing unreal
No one made you feel any hurt, yeah
Body’s movin, only provin, no one needs to move
Still believin, yet mistaken, all God’s children, yeah
And I must say, I was stupid, selfishly she consumed, yeah
And you must change patterns all we trained
Or n’er regain peace you seek
Now you hear me, for the things I see
Yeah, I believe in inner peace, yeah
Throw out, blow up, hold in
Show fine, no signs, grow blind
Exploring the Shadows: The Meaning Behind “Shame In You”
“Shame In You” by Alice In Chains delves into the complexities of pain, regret, and self-reflection. The song’s lyrics paint an intimate portrait of internal struggle, where the narrator confronts feelings of guilt and the consequences of past actions. Phrases like “concentrating on dyin'” and “give you back shed pain” reveal a cycle of suffering and the search for redemption. The lines suggest a battle between acknowledging one’s mistakes and seeking forgiveness, both from others and oneself. Ultimately, the song embodies the universal desire for inner peace, urging change and introspection to break free from shame and emotional burdens.
Song Credits
- Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell
- Release Year: 1995
- Label: Columbia Records