Discover the story of the song > Times Of Trouble – Temple of the Dog

The song describes a person, referred to as "he," who is struggling with addiction and feeling overwhelmed by the problems in his life. The lyrics encourage him to hold on to his time and not give up, even when things get hard. The chorus repeats the message that he should stick it out and push through his troubles, with the added reminder that there are people who care about him and want him to survive.