I could climb until I reach where angels reside
Ask around to find out where the junkies applied
You just up and left me on this rock all alone
It’s my fault for knowing not what I should have known
My heart is dried up, beating slow
It’s been deflating since you… died
Died
Since you… died
You… died
I could drop until I touch the sinister side
Visit all attractions flippin’ back and aside
Still you leave me rotting on this rock all alone
It’s my fault for knowing not what I should have known
My heart is dried up, beating slow
It’s been deflating since you… died
Died
Since you… died
You… died
My heart is dried up, beating slow
It’s been deflating since you… died
Died
Since you… died
You… died
I could climb until I reach where angels reside
I could drop until I touch the sinister side
My heart is dried up, beating slow
It’s been deflating since you… died
Died
Since you… died
You… died
Died
You… died
Died
You… died
Exploring Grief and Isolation in “Died”
“Died” by Alice In Chains is a haunting meditation on loss and the emotional emptiness that follows. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with grief, feeling abandoned and isolated after the departure of a loved one. The imagery of climbing to where “angels reside” and dropping to the “sinister side” reflects the extremes of sorrow and the search for meaning amid suffering. The repetition of “you… died” underscores the finality of loss, while the lines about a “dried up, beating slow” heart convey profound despair. Throughout, the song’s raw vulnerability and introspective tone draw listeners into a deeply personal struggle with mourning and regret.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
- Release Year: 1999
- Label: Columbia