Discover the story of the song > Outshined – Soundgarden

The protagonist is feeling down and betrayed. He feels like he's stuck in a movie but the story is getting old. He compares himself to looking good on the outside but feeling bad on the inside. The chorus talks about wanting to feel powerful again, but feeling defeated and outshined. The protagonist feels like he's sinking but can't get any lower even though he's drinking. The dogs represent the truth and show that things aren't always as perfect as they seem. Overall, the song is about feeling defeated and wanting to regain a sense of power and control.