Invisible Chains
MOOD ROBOT Lyrics
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make your incision, take you to my heart
can you help me break my invisible chains?
can you help me break my invisible chains?
whoa, don't you let me drown
a million whispers inside my head
you're colorblind but i'm bleedin red
get me out of this dyin place
cuz i can't breathe in this empty space
down when i'm high and i'm tremblin sober
i'm hangin dry, burn me up before i get colder
can you help me break my invisible chains?
can you help me break my invisible chains?
whoa, don't you let me drown
a million whispers inside my head
you're colorblind but i'm bleedin red
whoa, don't let me suffocate
get me out of this dyin place
cuz i can't breathe in this empty space
whoa, don't you let me drown
a million whispers inside my head
you're colorblind but i'm bleedin red
whoa, don't let me suffocate
get me out of this dyin place
cuz i can't breathe in this empty space
i drank your poison, i made it drip
you burned it down as i watched it slip
you stole my heart, i watched you float away
i'm locked in chains, can you please just stay?
can you help me break my invisible chains?
whoa, don't you let me drown
a million whispers inside my head
you're colorblind but i'm bleedin red
whoa, don't let me suffocate
get me out of this dyin place
cuz i can't breathe in this empty space
The lyrics of Mood Robot's song "Invisible Chains" deal with the idea of being trapped or imprisoned, both physically and emotionally. This imprisonment is described as being invisible, suggesting that it is not something that can be seen or easily identified. The singer is begging for help in breaking out of these chains, these wounds and scars that they've locked themselves up in. The line "lickin up my scars, make your incision, take you to my heart" suggests that the singer is inviting someone in to help them, to take a closer look at their wounds and scars, to find a way to break free.
The contrast between high and sober is also seen in the lyrics, along with descriptions of drowning, suffocation, and an empty space. In every instance, the singer is feeling trapped, either by addiction, mental health issues, or toxic relationships that they have willingly or unknowingly signed up for. The repeated refrain of "whoa, don't you let me drown" and "whoa, don't let me suffocate" emphasizes the desperation of the singer and the need for help to break free.
Overall, "Invisible Chains" is a powerful song that deals with complex themes of emotional imprisonment and the need for help to break free from it. The lyrics are raw and emotional, shining a light on the often-ignored struggles of mental health and addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
locked in my prison, lickin up my scars
I feel trapped and damaged by my past.
make your incision, take you to my heart
I want to share my vulnerabilities with you and let you in.
can you help me break my invisible chains?
I need your help to break free from my emotional burdens.
whoa, don't you let me drown
I need your support and care to keep me from overwhelming despair.
a million whispers inside my head
My mind is filled with negative self-talk and doubt.
you're colorblind but i'm bleedin red
My pain is real and intense, but you don't seem to fully understand.
whoa, don't let me suffocate
I feel like I'm suffocating under the weight of my emotions, and I need you to help me breathe.
get me out of this dyin place
I feel stuck in an unhealthy and draining situation or mindset.
cuz i can't breathe in this empty space
I need something or someone to fill the emptiness inside of me.
down when i'm high and i'm tremblin sober
I feel low and unstable even when things are going well or I'm sober.
i'm hangin dry, burn me up before i get colder
I feel like I'm slowly losing my spark or passion, and I want someone to reignite it before it's too late.
i drank your poison, i made it drip
I allowed someone else's toxic behavior or words to affect me and bring me down.
you burned it down as i watched it slip
You broke my trust or hurt me in some way, and now everything feels like it's falling apart.
you stole my heart, i watched you float away
I gave you my love and affection, but you left me feeling empty and alone.
i'm locked in chains, can you please just stay?
I feel trapped by my past and my emotions, and I want someone to stay by my side through it all.
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