Discover the story of the song > Maybe – Alice In Chains

The protagonist is reminiscing about the past and feeling nostalgic. He is trying to heal from pain but it seems to always cost more than he expects. He feels hated and broken. He realizes that one day in December can feel like it lasts forever and there's nowhere safe for someone like him. He wants to hit the center of his target and leave his mark. He expresses his loneliness and tiredness, suggesting that he might need to leave. He doesn't want to witness the last tear fall, possibly referring to the end of a relationship. He feels empty and uninspired, and questions if he still knows his partner. Despite all of this, he is smiling and ready to let go of their burden. Letting it die means moving on.