Bury me softly in this womb
I give this part of me for you
Sand rains down and here I sit
Holding rare flowers
In a tomb… in bloom
Down in a hole and I don’t know if I can be saved
See my heart I decorate it like a grave
Oh, you don’t understand who they thought I was supposed to be
Look at me now I’m a man who won’t let himself be
Down in a hole, losing my soul
Down in a hole, losing control
I’d like to fly
But my wings have been so denied
Down in a hole and they’ve put all the stones in their place
I’ve eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste
I have been guilty of kicking myself in the teeth
I will speak no more of my feelings beneath
Down in a hole, losing my soul
Down in a hole, losing control
I’d like to fly
But my wings have been so denied
Bury me softly in this womb
Oh I want to be inside of you
I give this part of me for you
Oh I want to be inside of you
Sand rains down and here I sit
Holding rare flowers
Oh I want to be inside of you
In a tomb… in bloom
Oh I want to be inside…
Down in a hole, losing my soul
Down in a hole, feeling so small
Down in a hole, losing my soul
Down in a hole, out of control
I’d like to fly
But my wings have been so denied
Exploring the Depths: The Meaning Behind “Down In A Hole”
“Down In A Hole” by Alice In Chains is a haunting reflection on vulnerability, isolation, and self-doubt. The imagery of being buried, holding rare flowers, and sitting in a tomb conveys a sense of entrapment and resignation. The recurring theme of wings being denied suggests a longing for freedom or escape, but with obstacles that seem insurmountable. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone grappling with internal struggles, guilt, and a loss of self-control. The song resonates with listeners through its raw emotional honesty, capturing the pain of feeling misunderstood and disconnected from one’s true self.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: Columbia Records