No more time
Just one more time
So crazy, beat the strain
Too lazy, shake the gray
So as she willed the rain
So let me be defamed
Your redundancy stains
Tired of infantile claims
Like puppets on a string
Untangle you from me
Time to call the doggies off
Tired of the shadowin’
Slide me to the side again
Slapped in the face again
No more time
Just one more time
Your redundancy stains
Tired of infantile claims
Like puppets on a string
Untangle you from me
So crazy, beat the strain
Too lazy, shake the gray
So as she willed the rain
So let me be defamed
Time to call the doggies off
Tired of the shadowin’
Slide me to the side again
Slapped in the face again
One day my plane leaves
Some way my head creeps
Some day my way leads
Some way my head creeps
No more time
Just one more time
Empty room sets the scene
Pick at me slow, pain free
Suck me through barbed screen
Anger becomes our queen
Tongue whipping forked black
How long until you crack
Surprised and set back
Lackeys’ loose talk for fact
[x2:]
Time to call the doggies off
Tired of the shadowin’
Slide me to the side again
Slapped in the face again
One day my plane leaves
Some way my head creeps
Some day my way leads
Some way my head creeps
Creeps
No more time
Just one more time
So crazy feel the hate
Yeah, I’ve got years to wait
I know it’s not too late
Lending clean hands of fate
Rise from the dirt I’m in
Hide in another’s skin
Stick black dress doll with pin
Your mouth takes on my grin
So crazy [x3]
Delving into the Shadows: The Meaning Behind “Head Creeps”
“Head Creeps” by Alice In Chains is a haunting exploration of psychological turmoil and inner conflict. The lyrics weave a narrative of frustration and mental strain, using vivid imagery like “puppets on a string” and “barbed screen” to depict feelings of manipulation and pain. The repeated references to time running out, coupled with the plea for just “one more time,” evoke a sense of desperation and exhaustion. The song’s cryptic lines point to a struggle to break free from toxic influences and lingering shadows, while the phrase “my head creeps” suggests intrusive thoughts or anxiety that persist despite attempts to move forward. Ultimately, the track captures the raw emotion of battling one’s own demons within a complex, oppressive environment.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell
- Release Year: 1995
- Label: Columbia Records