Discover the story of the song > Red Giant – Alice In Chains

The protagonist in these lyrics is playing the role of a clown to entertain people and make them laugh. He enjoys seeing them clap and dance to his performance. He compares himself to a red giant, which is a type of star that expands and eventually burns out. He plans to burn down whatever he has built and find it amusing. He tells his audience that even if he is lying to them, as long as he can win them over and make them believe him, it doesn't matter. The protagonist also talks about acting on a stage and using misdirection and sleight of hand to create illusions. He reveals that in real life, he is just like everyone else, but maybe a little bolder. He repeats the chorus and post-chorus, emphasizing that it doesn't matter if he is lying as long as he can win over his audience.