Discover the story of the song > Lab Monkey – Alice In Chains

The protagonist of the song is feeling isolated and asking if anyone is listening to him. He feels like he is trapped and wants to be heard. He wonders if the people watching him feel satisfied and powerful by criticizing him. The protagonist believes that they are going to end up in the same situation as him and hopes they stay there for a long time. He knows that he has moved on from a bad situation and won't forget about it. The chorus talks about how we will never know what something is until we look inside and examine it. The protagonist has had enough of people hurting him and doesn't need them anymore. He's done crying and doesn't want them to blind him anymore. Overall, the song is about feeling isolated, wanting to be understood, and not letting others bring you down.