Be what you wanna be
See what you came to see
Been what you wanna be
I don’t like what I see
Like the coldest winter chill
Heaven beside you… Hell within
Like the coldest winter chill
Heaven beside you… Hell within
Like the coldest winter will
Heaven beside you… Hell within
And you think you have it still, heaven inside you
So there’s problems in your life
That’s fucked up, and I’m not blind
I’m just see through faded, super jaded
And out of my mind
Do what you wanna do
Go out and seek your truth
When I’m down and blue
Rather be me than you
Like the coldest winter chill
Heaven beside you… Hell within
Like the coldest winter chill
Heaven beside you… Hell within
Like the coldest winter will
Heaven beside you… Hell within
And you wish you had it still, heaven inside you
So there’s problems in your life
That’s fucked up, and I’m not blind
I’m just see through faded, super jaded
And out of my mind
Like the coldest winter chill
Heaven beside you… Hell within
Like the coldest winter chill
Heaven beside you… Hell within
Like the coldest winter will
Heaven beside you… Hell within
And you know you have it still, heaven inside you
So there’s problems in your life
That’s fucked up, but You’re not blind
You’re just see through faded, overrated
And out of your mind
Exploring Inner Turmoil and Duality
“Heaven Beside You” by Alice In Chains delves into the complex emotions that arise from personal struggles and fractured relationships. The lyrics juxtapose the presence of “heaven beside you”—a symbol of love or comfort—with “hell within,” highlighting a stark inner conflict. Through phrases like “coldest winter chill” and “super jaded,” the song conveys a sense of emotional numbness and detachment. The recurring references to problems in life and the desire to be true to oneself amplify the song’s introspective tone, making listeners reflect on the contrast between external appearances and internal reality.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell
Release Year: 1995
Label: Columbia Records