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

The protagonist is talking about feeling a certain way for a long time and seeing their partner cry. They wonder if tears that come from someone who only cries would touch them more than tears that come from someone who knows why they are crying. They also mention experiencing emotions and feeling weak when they tasted the answers to their questions. The protagonist questions if tears from their partner's eyes would touch them deeper if their partner only cries, rather than if their partner knows the reason for their tears.