Band Members:
Freddy Kilo - Vocals/Guitar
Donny Silva - Bass Guitar
Brian Miller - Guitar
Garin Wolfe - Drums
Ball And Chain
Defy Tolerance Lyrics
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Addiction in my mind will leave me stuck inside
I've used up all my time which makes it hard to find
The only thing that keeps me sane
I can't break away from this ball and chain
It might take a shotgun to kill the pain
But every step I take seems real
My vision fades to red, I'm taking my last breath
Another chance to fight again
I can't break away from this ball and chain
It might take a shotgun to kill the pain
My obsession has disconnected me
And now I'm feeling resistance killing me
I can't break away from this ball and chain
It might take a shotgun to kill the pain
I can't break away from this ball and chain
The lyrics to Defy Tolerance's song "Ball and Chain" highlight the struggle of addiction and the sense of being trapped by it. The singer expresses feelings of frustration and hopelessness over his addiction, which has become a second life for him, leaving him stuck inside his own mind. He has used up all his time and struggles to find anything that keeps him sane. The ball and chain metaphor indicates a feeling of being weighed down, held back and unable to escape the grip of addiction. When the singer says it might take a shotgun to kill the pain, it suggests a sense of desperation and a desire to escape the cycle of addiction.
The lyrics suggest that the world around the singer is fake and that his enemies are fake, yet every step he takes seems real. This confusion is common for people struggling with addiction, as they try to distinguish reality from the warped world created by their addiction. The vision fading to red and taking his last breath represents the desperation he feels.
Ultimately, the song is an expression of the singer's struggle with addiction and his desire to be free from it. He has become disconnected from himself because of his obsession and feels resistance to change, even knowing that it is killing him. The lyrics convey raw emotions associated with addiction and emphasize that breaking free from addiction is a difficult and daunting task.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my second life, it's such a waste of time
I feel like I wasted my life but I have another chance to start anew.
Addiction in my mind will leave me stuck inside
My addiction has me trapped inside of my own mind.
I've used up all my time which makes it hard to find the only thing that keeps me sane
I've spent so much time on my addiction that it's difficult to find anything else that brings me happiness.
I can't break away from this ball and chain
My addiction feels like a heavy weight that I can't escape from.
It might take a shotgun to kill the pain
I feel so lost in my addiction that I may need something extreme to break free from it.
The air I breathe is fake, my enemies are fake
Everything around me feels fake and untrustworthy.
But every step I take seems real
Despite feeling like everything is fake, I know that my actions are real.
My vision fades to red, I'm taking my last breath
I feel like I'm nearing the end of my rope and everything is becoming more intense and dangerous.
Another chance to fight again
Even though I'm struggling with addiction, I know that I can keep fighting.
My obsession has disconnected me
My addiction has caused me to become disconnected from those around me.
And now I'm feeling resistance killing me
I'm struggling to overcome my addiction and it's taking a toll on my mental and physical health.
I can't break away from this ball and chain
My addiction feels like I'm chained to it, unable to break free.
It might take a shotgun to kill the pain
I feel so lost in my addiction that extreme measures may be necessary to overcome it.
I can't break away from this ball and chain
I'm still struggling with addiction and feel trapped by its hold on me.
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.