I’m the man in the box
[Album version:] Buried in my shit
[Music video version:] Buried in my pit
Won’t you come and save me, save me?
Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut?
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
He who tries will be wasted
Feed my eyes. Now you’ve sewn them shut
I’m the dog who gets beat
[Album version:] Shove my nose in shit
[Music video version:] Shove my nose in spit
Won’t you come and save me, save me?
Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut?
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
He who tries will be wasted
Feed my eyes. Now you’ve sewn them shut
Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut?
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
He who tries will be wasted
Feed my eyes. Now you’ve sewn them shut
Unpacking the Isolation: A Look at “Man In The Box”
“Man In The Box” by Alice In Chains is a powerful anthem that delves deep into themes of confinement, censorship, and the struggle for personal liberation. The imagery of being the “man in the box” conjures feelings of entrapment and helplessness, while the haunting refrain “feed my eyes, can you sew them shut?” suggests a desperate desire to escape harsh realities or painful truths. The references to religious figures and denial further layer the song with questions about authority, faith, and rebellion. Through gritty metaphors and raw emotion, Alice In Chains crafts a song that resonates with anyone who has felt silenced or boxed in by society.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
- Release Year: 1990
- Label: Columbia Records