Lyric discussion by OpinionHead 

Cover art for Whale & Wasp lyrics by Alice in Chains

Maybe it was induced by drugs, innumerable, but I sincerely disagree. I think this song is about balancing extremes in sound and AIC did it oh so well with this song. I was in awe when I first heard this tune. It was just beyond masterful. I think the viola is the wasp and the electric is the whale. Maybe the steel acoustic guitar is there is provide some balance between the extremes. Anyway you look at it, you shall still find one of the most beautiful instrumental pieces of all time. It's shivering and yet so melodic that it might send you to the land of nodding off.