1. A Blues Roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands bearing the name Black & Blue.
1. A Blues Rock three piece band from London UK, Black & Blue are working on their debut album but are currently playing live shows around London and Hertfordshire. Members include: Gabrielle Stylianou - Drums, Billy Cannon - Bass and Jack Spring - Guitar/Vocals
2. One was a hardcore band from Kent, UK. Formed of members from Hatemail and Bases Loaded, Black & Blue have been writing music since the end of 2006 and now have a 5 track demo out. They took large influence from bands such as American Nightmare and Horror Show. They broke up October 2009
Andy plays for Breaking point, Never Again and Atlantic Hearts
Sketch sings for Atlantic Hearts and puts lovely pictures on peoples skin
Ryan Plays for Still Dreaming and Atlantic Hearts
3.. Another is an alternative rock band based in Hong Kong fronted by vocalist Candy Lo 盧巧音 before she left the band for a solo career.
Chain
Black & Blue Lyrics
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ブルースにとりつかれたら チェインギャングは歌いだす
仮面をつけて生きるのは 息苦しくてしょうがない
どこでもいつも誰とでも 笑顔でなんかいられない
人をだましたりするのは とってもいけないことです
モノを盗んだりするのは とってもいけないことです
それでも僕はだましたり モノを盗んだりしてきた
過ぎていく時間の中で ピーターパンにもなれずに
一人ぼっちがこわいから ハンパに成長してきた
なんだかとても苦しいよ 一人ぼっちでかまわない
キリストを殺したものは そんな僕の罪のせいだ
生きているっていうことは カッコ悪いかもしれない
死んでしまうという事は とってもみじめなものだろう
だから親愛なる人よ そのあいだにほんの少し
人を愛するってことを しっかりとつかまえるんだ
だから親愛なる人よ そのあいだにほんの少し
人を愛するってことを しっかりとつかまえるんだ
一人ぼっちがこわいから ハンパに成長してきた
一人ぼっちがこわいから ハンパに成長してきた
The lyrics of Black & Blues's song "Chains" depict a complicated and tumultuous relationship between two individuals. The first two lines of the chorus "Chains, chains around heaven, lock you away, they keep me from you forever" express the frustration of the singer about the barriers that are preventing him from being with the person he desires. The verses reveal that both the singer and the other individual have their own share of problems and insecurities which are impeding their relationship. Despite being aware of each other's struggles, they cannot seem to come together and instead they are heading towards a dead end.
The lyrics suggest that the other person has built up walls around herself that the singer cannot seem to penetrate. The line "Her heart doesn't open for anyone" conveys that she has been hurt in the past or is simply too guarded to let anyone be close to her. The singer desires to find the key to unlock the chains that are holding her love captive, but is struggling to do so. The desperation in his voice is palpable as he struggles to come to terms with his own limitations of not having a clue as to how to break through the chains.
Overall, the song's lyrics speak to the universal human experience of trying to navigate complex relationships and break free from emotional chains that hold us hostage.
Line by Line Meaning
You got your problems and I got my share
We both have issues we need to deal with.
Put 'em together, we're going nowhere
If we combine our problems, we won't get anywhere.
I'm going to pieces, can't even get close
I am falling apart emotionally and can't connect with you.
You're lookin' through me just like I was a ghost
You are not acknowledging my presence or feelings.
Now if you know what I mean
If you understand what I am saying.
Her heart doesn't open for anyone
She is emotionally closed off to everyone.
If I could just find the key
If only I knew how to help her open up.
To unlock the chains that surround her love
To free her from emotional bondage and allow her to love freely.
And I said, "Chains
The artist is addressing the issue of emotional bondage.
Chains around heaven
The chains represent something that keeps one away from an ideal state of being.
Lock you away
Prevents the singer from connecting with the person in question.
They keep me from you forever"
The chains hinder the artist from connecting with the person they desire.
I'm just a loser, but never a fool
The singer might not be successful, but they are not naive either.
And I'll never listen to your stupid rules
The singer is not interested in following the orders or restrictions of the other person.
I can't find the answers ah, to what we should do
The singer is struggling to figure out what to do in the situation at hand.
Your heart is in chains I don't have a clue
The person that the artist is addressing is emotionally unavailable, and the artist does not know how to help.
They keep me from you forever
The emotional chains create a barrier that the artist cannot seem to cross.
And I said, "Chains
The issue of emotional bondage is still being addressed.
Chains around heaven
The metaphor of chains around heaven is repeated to emphasize the idea of being kept away from an ideal state of being.
Lock you away
The chains continue to keep the artist from connecting with the person they desire.
They keep me from you forever, forever
The emotional chains are an ongoing problem with no clear solution.
Chains, chains around heaven
Repetition of the metaphor yet again to emphasize the issue at hand.
Lock you away
The chains still serve as a barrier between the singer and the person in question.
They keep me from you forever
The emotional chains continue to impede the artist's ability to connect with the person they desire.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Masatoshi Mashima
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrekuh3956
SHIT this was 51 years ago. It does bring back some memories.
GOOD AUSSIE ROCK. 😎😎😎❤❤❤💪💪💪👍👍👍
@rdodgers6828
Sunbury '72. Wasn't that the same year Queen got booed off stage ?
@linux49er
What great song that stands the test of time - Matt's vocals are so raw and gut-wrenching! I love Chain.
@desleynikitin1446
Loved Chain, saw them play many times over the years. Black & Blue was always awsome live! Matt Taylor on Harmonica, and Phil Manning an amazing guitarist. Sometimes Wendy Saddington joined them on vocals too. Great band and fond memories of them on Tuesday nights at the Sunnie's in Punchbowl!
@noelaquilina1552
Great Australian blues band
@NewFalconerRecords
I just had to hear this song right now and I never knew this clip existed. Great convict blues. Matt Taylor always said that he had to make an Australian take on the blues and Chain did it here with aplomb.
@carolcollins4878
That's so good and so bad , love you Chain, you'll never break my spirit, even when my body's black and blue Carolx
@carolcollins4878
Aplomb is such a fabulous forgotten word, I want to live my life with aplomb from now on Carolx
@50jun
Killer Chain was at the pinnacle of Australian R&B if they had radio 📻 play in the USA 🇺🇸 they would've been able to press enough record's to keep up with sales...
@dave261055
Towards the blues chain classic album