Discover the story of the song > Lesson Learned – Alice In Chains

The protagonist in the lyrics has gone through a difficult experience and has learned a lesson from it. They talk about wearing a scar that keeps repeating, meaning that the past experience keeps affecting them. They also mention taking a turn that caused them to open up and reveal their emotions in order to heal. They feel disconnected and numb, but they hit a nerve and realize their own flaws. The protagonist talks about how others are hiding their pain while some are shining despite their struggles. In the bridge, they mention that in their darkest times, they have a breakthrough and realize that it's not the end, it's just another lesson learned. In the end, the protagonist repeats that they have found a valuable lesson in their difficult times.