Choke

Navigating Broken Bonds: Alice in Chains' 'Choke' Unveiled
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Lyrics

Before you ask for something better

Before requesting something better, be aware that the speaker is experienced in saying goodbye.

You should know I'm practiced at goodbyes

The speaker suggests that the listener might think they are doing a favor but emphasizes independence.

Are you so deprived

Questioning if the listener is lacking or in need.

Think you're doing me a favor

The listener may believe they are benefiting the speaker, but the speaker rejects the need for a lesser savior.

I don't need no lesser savior

Asserting independence and well-being without requiring assistance.

I'm doing fine

Reinforcing that the speaker is doing fine without external help.


Fragile things so close together

Describing fragile things in close proximity, possibly alluding to delicate relationships or emotions.

Taped up broken from before

Mentioning items already damaged and repaired, possibly symbolizing past struggles.

Part of something or all of nothing

Reflecting on being part of something or having nothing, implying a challenging path.

A very long hard way to fall

Describing a difficult and extended way to experience a downfall.


Go then, if you don't feel right

Suggesting the listener leave if they feel uncomfortable in the shared living space.

Living in our home

Referring to the place they inhabit together.

Choking, eat your pride, eat your pride alone

Encouraging the listener to face the consequences alone, possibly referring to personal pride.


Go then, if you don't feel right

Reiterating the suggestion for the listener to leave if they don't feel right.

Living in our home

Referring to their shared living space.

Choking, eat your pride alone

Emphasizing that the listener should deal with the consequences of their actions alone.


Needless tension, the walls around you

Describing unnecessary tension and pre-existing barriers, possibly metaphorical walls.

Built before you came to tear them down

Indicating that the barriers were present before the listener arrived, with the intent to dismantle them.

It was you I found

Revealing that the speaker found the listener among these barriers.

Take some time to think it over

Advising the listener to contemplate the situation.

If it's so hard to walk this road we mind

Suggesting that if the journey together is challenging, it may be time to part ways.

Then it's time to say goodbye

Expressing that if the path is too difficult, it's time to say goodbye.


Fragile things so close together

Repeating the description of fragile things in close proximity, hinting at vulnerability.

Taped up broken from before

Recalling items that were previously broken and repaired, suggesting resilience.

Part of something or all of nothing

Reiterating the theme of being part of something or having nothing.

A very long hard way to fall

Repeating the idea of a difficult and extended path leading to a fall.


Go then, if you don't feel right

Encouraging the listener to leave if they feel out of place in their shared home.

Living in our home

Referencing the living space they share.

Choking, eat your pride, eat your pridealone

Stressing the idea that the listener should face the consequences of their actions alone.


Go then, if you don't feel right

Reiterating the suggestion for the listener to leave if they don't feel right in their shared home.

Living in our home

Referring to the place they live together.

Choking, eat your pride alone

Emphasizing that the listener should confront the consequences of their actions alone.


So go then, if you don't feel right

Repeating the suggestion for the listener to leave if they feel uncomfortable in their shared home.

Living in our home

Referring to the place they reside together.

Choking, eat your pride, eat your pride alone

Underlining that the listener should face the consequences of their actions alone.

If you don't feel right

If the listener doesn't feel right, they should leave the shared home.

Living in our home

Reiterating the reference to their shared living space.

Eat your pride alone

The listener is advised to deal with their pride on their own.

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