David Kikoski [piano]
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David Kikoski [piano]
If one loves melodies and a blend of great harmonies with exciting rhythmic explorations, one will love BEATLEJAZZ live or on CD. Brian Melvin and Dave Kikoski create a beautiful new standard for the music of "The Beatles" . Like the great modern jazz trios of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, "Beatlejazz" represents this type of clarity and conciousness in their playing.
As the jazz artists of the past always paid homage to the popular standards of their days, "Beatlejazz" take their hats off to one of the greatest body of music ever written.
All four Beatlejazz' CDs have been in top 10 of USA radio charts.
Chains
Beatlejazz Lyrics
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And they ain't the kind that you can see.
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me. Yeah!
Chains, well I can't break away from these chains,
Can't run around 'cause I'm not free.
Whoa, these chains of love won't let me be. Yeah!
I'd like to hold you, but, darling, I'm imprisoned by these
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains,
And they ain't the kind that you can see.
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, Yeah!
I wanna tell you pretty baby, your lips look sweet.
I'd like to kiss them, But I can't break away from all these
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains,
And they ain't the kind that you can see.
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, Yeah!
The lyrics to Beatlejazz's song Chains talk about a person who is essentially imprisoned by love. The metaphor of "chains" is used to describe the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape the hold that love has on them. The opening line, "Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains," immediately sets the tone for the song, with the singer feeling powerless and held captive by their feelings. The repeated refrain of "chains of love got a hold on me" reinforces the idea that the singer is unable to break free.
Despite the singer's desire to be with their lover (as expressed in lines like "I'd like to hold you" and "I wanna tell you pretty baby, your lips look sweet"), the chains of love prevent them from doing so. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of how they're feeling - "Now believe me when I tell you I think you're fine" - but is unable to act on those feelings due to the power of the chains. The song ends on a melancholic note, with the singer and their love still separated by the chains.
Overall, this song conveys the idea that love can be both beautiful and all-consuming. It portrays a romantic relationship as a force that can hold someone captive, unable to act on their desires or break free from their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains,
My partner has me trapped in an emotional bond that I cannot escape from.
And they ain't the kind that you can see.
These chains are not physical restraints, but rather a metaphor for the intangible hold my partner has over me.
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me. Yeah!
I am caught up in a love that is so strong, it has become like chains that I cannot break free from.
Chains, well I can't break away from these chains,
I am trying to break free from this emotional bondage but am unable to do so.
Can't run around 'cause I'm not free.
I am unable to go about my life freely because of these emotional chains.
Whoa, these chains of love won't let me be. Yeah!
These chains of love are preventing me from being myself and living my life the way I want to.
Now believe me when I tell you I think you're fine.
I genuinely think my partner is wonderful and attractive.
I'd like to hold you, but, darling, I'm imprisoned by these
Although I desire physical intimacy with my partner, I am unable to do so because of the emotional chains that bind me.
I wanna tell you pretty baby, your lips look sweet.
I find my partner incredibly attractive and desire intimacy with them.
But I can't break away from all these
Despite my desire to be physically intimate, I am unable to do so because of the emotional chains holding me back.
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains,
Once again emphasizing that my partner has a strong hold over me that I cannot escape from.
And they ain't the kind that you can see.
As before, these chains are not physical restraints but rather a metaphor for emotional ties to my partner.
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, Yeah!
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the severity of the emotional hold that my partner has over me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, CAROLE KING
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