Izaya is known for his dark, somber style. His music truly captures and emits emotions he went through in his rough upbringing as a teenager with tracks like Losing my Mind, 365, Deeply and many more tracks that truly depict his past emotions and trauma.
Chain Me Down
Izaya Tiji Lyrics
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I know you don't love me around her
And you'd probably break down if you
Found us but I love you when you get mad
Baby, I love you, don't chase me
Baby, I love you, don't hate me
I couldn't stand here forever here with you
Chain chain you could chain me down
You could chain me down chain me down
Chain me down chain me down
Chain me down you let me down
You let me down i turned you down
Smoking on this good loud lil'
Baby don't turn me down truth be told
Oh, baby, the truth be found know your worth
Oh, you tryna leave me now?
You tryna be me now?
Oh, no, this is ain't yo' style
Don't even want me, oh, no more
I know your worth
You know I love to abuse my power
Don't even say no no, don't make no sound
You start to change lil' baby
When I'm on the road baby, just hear me out
I almost sold my soul
Yeah, chain me down chain me down
Chain me down chain me down
Chain me now chain me down
Baby, chain me down
The lyrics of Izaya Tiji's "Chain Me Down" explore a complex relationship where one partner understands that the other is jealous and angry about their presence around someone else. The singer knows that the other does not want to see them with another person and may even break down upon witnessing it. Despite this possessiveness, the singer declares their love for the partner and wants to be chained to them. However, the partner appears to be unhappy in the relationship and wants to end it. The singer tries to convince the partner to stay, saying that they know their worth, and that they love to abuse their power in the relationship. The partner's attempt to leave is met with resistance as the singer pleads with them not to go.
The song uses the metaphor of chains to illustrate the singer's desire to be with their partner. The chains represent an unbreakable bond between the two, regardless of the difficulties they face. The chains also imply control and confinement, suggesting that the partner is possessive and controlling in their relationship. The lyrics reveal a complicated power dynamic between the two, where the partner is both angered by the singer's presence but also has a strong emotional attachment to them.
Overall, "Chain Me Down" is a deeply emotional song about love, jealousy, and power dynamics in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I know how you is i know you pissed
I understand your anger and resentment towards me.
I know you don't love me around her
I am aware that you only pretend to love me in front of her.
And you'd probably break down if you found us but I love you when you get mad
I know it would hurt you to see me with someone else, but I find your anger attractive.
Baby, I love you, don't chase me
I have feelings for you but I don't want you to pursue me relentlessly.
Baby, I love you, don't hate me
I care for you even though you may dislike me at times.
I couldn't stand here forever here with you
I cannot remain in this situation with you permanently.
Chain chain you could chain me down
I am willing to be bound by you and submit to your control.
Chain me now you could change me
Your influence is powerful enough to alter my behavior and personality.
You could chain me down chain me down
I am willing to be confined by you repeatedly.
Chain me down chain me down
I am willing to be restrained and limited by you again and again.
Chain me down you let me down
The burden of being restrained by you is disappointing and frustrating.
You let me down i turned you down
You disappointed me, and as a result, I rejected you as well.
Smoking on this good loud lil'
I am currently engaging in recreational marijuana use.
Baby don't turn me down truth be told
Please do not reject me, let me be honest with you.
Oh, baby, the truth be found know your worth
You should recognize your own value and worth in a relationship.
Oh, you tryna leave me now?
Are you attempting to terminate our relationship now?
You tryna be me now?
Do you want to emulate me now?
Oh, no, this is ain't yo' style
That is not consistent with your personality.
Don't even want me, oh, no more
You have lost interest in me and don't desire me anymore.
I know your worth
I recognize your value and importance in our relationship.
You know I love to abuse my power
You are aware of my tendency to dominate and control in the relationship.
Don't even say no no, don't make no sound
Don't vocalize your objections, remain silent.
You start to change lil' baby
You begin to transform and evolve, my dear.
When I'm on the road baby, just hear me out
When I am away from you on tour, please listen to what I have to say.
I almost sold my soul
I nearly made a deal with the devil or compromised my values for fame and success.
Chain me down chain me down
I am willing to be restrained and limited by you repeatedly.
Chain me down chain me down
I am willing to be restrained and limited by you repeatedly.
Chain me now chain me down
Your influence is powerful enough to alter my behavior and personality.
Baby, chain me down
I am willing to be bound by you and submit to your control.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IZAYA TIJI
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