Lyric discussion by sliznut 

Cover art for Shame In You lyrics by Alice in Chains

well i belive this song is about the way the media treated layne. they all called him a herion junkie which was true but was rather harsh he thought.

"you're right as rain but you're wrong to blame agreed my crime's the same my sins i'll claim give you back shed pain go find a place for own shame, yeah so you can deal with this thing unreal no one made you feel any hurt, yeah"

step by step this means. you are all correct i am a junkie. but what gives you the right to judge me. i'll take responsibility for my actions. stop criticizing me and worry about your own self. i never did anything to you.

"now you hear me for the things i see yeah, i believe in inner peace, yeah"

layne tells them what he stands for. not for herion use or for drugs at all but for peace and understanding. and that was one of his biggest wants =to be recognized for his accomplishments and not herion.

I dunno if it makes any difference now, but the fans recognize him for his accomplishments.