You say you don’t like the way we look
Well fuck off
I ain’t some dying dog that you can kick
So fuck off
It’s so easy to fall into that hole
And you’re the one who cast me in that role
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And who’s the one to tell me whether it’s wrong or right
You say you don’t like the place I live
Well get out
There ain’t no vacancy in my bed
So get out
It’s so easy to fall into that hole
And you’re the one who cast me in that role
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And who’s the one to tell me whether it’s wrong or right
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And who’s the one to tell me whether it’s wrong or right
(1, 2, 3, Go…)
You say you don’t like the way we look
Well fuck off
I ain’t some dying dog that you can kick
So fuck off
It’s so easy to fall into that hole
And you’re the one who cast me in that role
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And who’s the one to tell me whether it’s wrong or right
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And who’s the one to tell me whether it’s wrong or right
Raw Defiance and Alienation
Alice In Chains’ “Social Parasite” is a blistering statement of resistance against judgment and exclusion. The lyrics channel a fierce frustration toward those who criticize and attempt to marginalize the narrator, using direct language to push back against societal rejection. The recurring references to being cast into a role and labeled a “social parasite” reflect deep feelings of alienation, while the confrontational tone underscores a demand for respect and self-acceptance. The song’s message is clear: the power to define one’s worth lies within, not with those who stand in judgment.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Layne Staley
- Release Year: 1990
- Label: Columbia Records