Discover the story of the song > It Ain’t Like That – Alice In Chains

The protagonist is feeling scared and vulnerable, like he's facing death. He used to be tough but now things that hurt him seem to hurt even more. However, he's realized that his old ways of dealing with pain don't work anymore and he's ready for a change. He's trying to write something meaningful and important, but feels like he's lacking something and might not be good enough. Despite this, he's determined to move forward and leave his old habits behind.