Chris Impellitteri formed Impellitteri in 1987 together with Rob Rock as vocalist. That year, they released an EP called the black album. The selftitled EP was well-received, and Impellitteri regrouped, this time with Graham Bonnet as lead singer, and release the full-length album Stand In Line in 1988.
After some touring and label deals, Impellitteri returned (again with Rob Rock on vocals) with Grin and Bear It in 1992. The following year, they released another EP titled Victim of the System. In 1994, they released Answer To The Master.
In 1996, Impellitteri released Screaming Symphony, which has become one of the most acclaimed albums of the band. In 1997 they released yet another EP titled Fuel For The Fire, in preparation for their next full-length album. The next year, they released another of their most acclaimed works: Eye of the Hurricane. They followed it in 2000 with Crunch.
Shortly after, Rock decided to pursue a solo career so Impellitteri recruited Graham Bonnet again, and started working on his next album. In 2002, they finally released System X. That year, they also released a compilation of hits called The Very Best of Impellitteri.
The union with Bonnet would be short-lived as they parted ways some time after, and Impellitteri recruited Curtis Skelton, finally releasing Pedal To The Metal in 2004, one of their most aggressive albums to date.
Chris Impellitteri is currently working with an LA band (as a member, not leader) and has announced that they will release a new album soon.
Chris Impellitteri has been ranked together with Deicide drummer Steve Asheim and bassist Adrian Davison as perhaps the fastest musicians on their respective instruments.
The band is currently on hiatus as Chris recently joined a Los Angeles band, and is working with them on a new album.
Ball And Chain
Impellitteri Lyrics
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It's a crazy world, when your heart
And mind collide
A prisoners' action, she's trying to run away
Doesn't know what she'll find,
But she's got to get away
I hear you cry out in the heat of the night
Cry out just see the light
I didn't know I was the one to blame
There was a time we shared,
We had all the words to say
But somewhere along this road,
We went our separate ways
I hear you cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
Cry out just to see the light
I didn't know I was the one to blame
Cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
You turn and you walk away
Leaving me standing here
With nothing, no words to say
Your silence is clear
solo
chorus out
The lyrics of Impellitteri's song "Ball and Chain" tell a tale of a lonely girl who is holding secrets deep inside. The world around her is crazy and her heart and mind are in conflict. She seeks to break free from her shackles and run away, not knowing what she will find. It is evident that there was a time when the two characters in the song shared a connection and had a lot to say to each other. However, somewhere down the road, they drifted apart, and their paths went in different directions.
The chorus of the song has the girl crying out in the heat of the night, saying that she did not know she was someone's ball and chain. She wants to see the light and take responsibility for the things she did wrong. As the song progresses, we see that the girl turns and walks away, leaving the other person behind, and his silence is clear.
Overall, "Ball and Chain" is a song about unrequited love, regret, and the pain of letting someone go. It speaks to the human condition, where things don't always go as planned, and we must deal with the fallout.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a lonely girl, holding secrets deep inside
The girl in the song is carrying a heavy burden of secrets, and she feels isolated and alone.
It's a crazy world, when your heart and mind collide
The world can feel overwhelming when our emotions and thoughts conflict with each other.
A prisoners' action, she's trying to run away
The girl feels trapped and wants to escape from her current circumstances.
Doesn't know what she'll find, But she's got to get away
The girl is uncertain about the future but is determined to leave regardless.
I hear you cry out in the heat of the night
The singer is listening to someone who is upset or distressed late at night.
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
The singer is realizing that he has been a burden or obstacle to someone else without realizing it.
Cry out just see the light
The singer is encouraging the distressed person to seek help and find a way out of their troubles.
I didn't know I was the one to blame
The singer is acknowledging that he has played a role in someone else's pain or struggles.
There was a time we shared, We had all the words to say
The singer is reflecting on a past relationship or connection that was once strong and communicative.
But somewhere along this road, We went our separate ways
The relationship or connection between the two people in the song has since deteriorated or ended.
You turn and you walk away, Leaving me standing here
The singer is describing someone leaving him or abandoning him emotionally or physically.
With nothing, no words to say, Your silence is clear
The person's lack of communication or response has made it obvious that they are done with the relationship or conversation.
solo
This is a musical interlude or solo, without any lyrics.
chorus out
This is the final repetition of the chorus before the song ends.
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RJhon hz
She's a lonely girl, holding secrets deep inside
It's a crazy world, when your heart
And mind collide
A prisoners' action, she's trying to run away
Doesn't know what she'll find
But she's got to get away
I hear you cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
Cry out just see the light
I didn't know I was the one to blame
There was a time we shared
We had all the words to say
But somewhere along this road
We went our separate ways
I hear you cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
Cry out just to see the light
I didn't know I was the one to blame
Cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
You turn and you walk away
Leaving me standing here
With nothing, no words to say
Your silence is clear
RJhon hz
She's a lonely girl, holding secrets deep inside
It's a crazy world, when your heart
And mind collide
A prisoners' action, she's trying to run away
Doesn't know what she'll find
But she's got to get away
I hear you cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
Cry out just see the light
I didn't know I was the one to blame
There was a time we shared
We had all the words to say
But somewhere along this road
We went our separate ways
I hear you cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
Cry out just to see the light
I didn't know I was the one to blame
Cry out in the heat of the night
I didn't know I was your ball and chain
You turn and you walk away
Leaving me standing here
With nothing, no words to say
Your silence is clear
Franck L.
Best Impellitteri album
24
I absolutely love this song :)
一文字瓦
この曲のギターとボーカル大好きです。名曲だと思います！
Juan Campoy
Inmenso tema, que se sale un poco del estilo de Impellitteri, algo más melódico. Gran trabajo de guitarras y voz.
Wesley Schneider
Essa Banda é Very Good
OperationEndGame
You can hear Chris Impellitteri's style is maturing in this album.
kerrang
The best song with Power of Love on the album
Julieta Barreyro
Siempre me pasa lo mismo!!! Amo este tema!!! <3
Julieta Barreyro
Un Temon!!! Impellitteri vení a la Argentina!