Discover the story of the song > Put You Down – Alice In Chains

The lyrics of this song talk about a person, referred to as "he", who is in a toxic relationship with his partner, referred to as "she". The protagonist is aware that the relationship is not healthy and that it will come at a cost to him, but he finds it difficult to break away from his partner. He acknowledges that he doesn't need her, but he still can't bring himself to end the relationship. The lyrics also mention the protagonist turning to alcohol as a way to cope with the situation and the addictive nature of reducing his personality to please his partner. In the end, the lyrics express a sense of frustration and a desire to escape the cycle of this relationship.