Let Down
Chain of Strength Lyrics
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an earful of promises is all i ever had
your ways have held us back
for so long, so fucking long
the time has come for us to break
that hold that fucking hold
BREAK THAT HOLD
i had trust in you but you let me down
its time i take control
listen to what i say because you have
so much to fucking learn about statement, a belief, my true identity
The lyrics of Chain of Strength's song Let Down speak to a sense of disillusionment and betrayal in relationships that were once trusted. The singer longs to believe in someone, but has only been given empty promises in return. The person they trusted has held them back for so long, and now it is time to break free from their hold. The frustration and anger is palpable in the repeated refrain of "break that hold."
The singer's disappointment becomes more pointed as they accuse the other person of selling themselves for nothing - this suggests that the person was not acting out of any sense of genuine care or commitment, but rather for selfish reasons. The singer has reached a breaking point and is ready to take control of their own life, and they admonish the other person to listen and learn from the experience.
Overall, the lyrics of Let Down are about the painful realization that someone you trusted has let you down, and the resolve to move forward and take control of your own life.
Line by Line Meaning
i just want to believe you so bad but
Despite my doubts, I desperately want to have faith in you
an earful of promises is all i ever had
All you've given me are empty assurances
your ways have held us back
Your actions have prevented us from moving forward
for so long, so fucking long
This has been going on for an unacceptable amount of time
the time has come for us to break
We cannot continue on this path any longer
that hold that fucking hold
We need to break the grip you have on us
BREAK THAT HOLD
We must overcome your control over us
i had trust in you but you let me down
I gave you my faith, but you betrayed me
and sold yourself for nothing
You made a decision that was ultimately pointless and wasteful
its time i take control
I need to assert my authority and take charge
listen to what i say because you have
You have much to learn from me and my beliefs
so much to fucking learn about statement, a belief, my true identity
You need to understand the power of standing up for your principles and embracing your true self
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