So I found myself in the sun, oh yeah
A hell of a place to end a run, oh yeah
California, I’m fine
Somebody check my brain
California’s all right
Somebody check my brain
Check my brain
I walk these streets, I creep and I fall, oh yeah
When she sang I answered the call, oh yeah
California, I’m fine
Somebody check my brain
California’s all right
Somebody check my brain
Aaaaah tears that filled my bong
Aaaaah years expended gone
[Guitar]
I hung my guns and put em away, oh yeah
The trick of the trade, and by the way, oh yeah
California, I’m fine
Somebody check my brain
California’s all right
Somebody check my brain
Aaaah tears that filled my bong
Aaaah years expended gone
[Repeat]
Check my brain, check my brain…
Exploring the Lyrics of “Check My Brain”
“Check My Brain” by Alice In Chains is a gritty, introspective track that captures the complex emotions of relocation and transformation. The repeated references to California highlight a sense of displacement, as the protagonist wrestles with the contrast between his past and present. The line “Somebody check my brain” underscores feelings of disbelief and surrealism, as if the drastic change in environment has left him questioning his own reality. The song’s mention of “tears that filled my bong” and “years expended gone” evoke a sense of loss and reflection, suggesting that moving forward comes with both relief and nostalgia. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a journey of acceptance, resignation, and the struggle to adapt to new beginnings.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell
- Release Year: 2009
- Label: Virgin/EMI