Discover the story of the song > The One You Know – Alice In Chains

The protagonist is reflecting on how he used to be like his current self before something changed. He feels different now, like his inner compass has been rearranged. He wonders if it even matters if he is still present in the lives of those around him or not. Despite looking the same on the outside, he carries something hidden beneath his surface. He acknowledges that he is not the person that others think they know. He questions if others are surprised by this revelation and compares his state to black water flowing from wells that have run dry. He acknowledges that he is not the person that others know and repeats this statement.