Discover the story of the song > Hung On A Hook – Alice In Chains

The lyrics are about the protagonist feeling like a broken mirror, with his partner causing him pain. He feels trapped and unable to change his situation. He sees himself as pieces on the floor, while his partner keeps changing. He feels empty and like he doesn't matter. The protagonist is stuck in a life that doesn't have direction or meaning, while everyone else continues on without change. The lyrics end with the protagonist deciding not to save his partner, implying that he is going to let go and move on.