Discover the story of the song > Pretty Done – Alice In Chains

The protagonist in this song is feeling tired and finished with a situation. He has gotten something he wanted, but it hurts him to hold onto it. He feels like he is being slapped around for fun. He doesn't see any positive changes in his old enemies and feels like a small part in his own story. He no longer cares to entertain or impress his partner because he never really had her in the first place. He feels like he doesn't owe anyone anything and is tired of pretending to be happy. He is pushing forward, but feels like it is a hopeless mission. He recognizes that his history has been affected by his mistakes and is feeling pretty done with it all.