Discover the story of the song > Junkhead Live – Alice In Chains

The song is about the protagonist talking about his drug of choice. He mentions how a new friend introduced him to an old favorite, and that he loves having a dealer who is also high. He talks about how his drug of choice keeps him from going broke and that he does it a lot. He then talks about how society sees people like him as sick and hypocritical, but he feels happy and content with his life. He mentions that money and status don't matter because those people's lives are empty. In the end, he challenges others to try and understand his mindset and suggests that they might enjoy it too.