Nutshell is a song by Alice in Chains, primarily written by Jerry Cantrell. Known for its melancholic melody and introspective lyrics, the song reflects internal struggles and personal pain, particularly relating to Layne Staleys battle with addiction. The lyrics convey feelings of loneliness and despair, and were seen as an emotional outpouring during a challenging period for the band.
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We, we chase misprinted lies
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We, we face the path of time
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And yet I fight, and yet I fight this battle all alone
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No one to cry to, no place to call home
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WHOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOO WHOOOO
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WHOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOO WHOOOO
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My gift of self is raped
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My privacy is raked
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And yet I find, and yet I find repeating in my head
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If i can't be my own, I'd feel better dead
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WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOO
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WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOO (Repeat Music four times)