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

The protagonist is reflecting on his past mistakes and regrets. He feels broken and controlled by someone else, but wants to teach love to future generations. He compares his current situation to a flood, saying that it feels like he's experiencing the same problems over and over again. He admits to making a big mistake and wants his partner to understand him from his perspective. He feels like he's drifting and hasn't fully committed to a decision yet. The song ends with the protagonist questioning if he's wrong in his actions and if he's left his partner alone. He wonders if he can still come back home and if his partner would forgive him.