Lyric discussion by hwhy 

Cover art for I Stay Away lyrics by Alice in Chains

I believe this song is about "escaping" as a result of becoming emotionally numb.

The song seems to describe the feelings between two persons, the narrator determined to just disappear with no second thoughts. While the other part is seemingly questioning the decision the narrator has made, and is left mourning a person who feels no guilt at all for going "south".

Beautiful song.