Chain Of Fools
Mann Herbie Lyrics

Chain, chain, chain
The singer repeats the word 'Chain' multiple times to stress on the enslavement and entrapment she feels due to her relationship

(Chain of fools)
Reiterating the fact that her partner is not faithful, and only trying to deceive and take advantage of her

For five long years
The singer was in a relationship for five years, and believed her partner was faithful and honest with her

I thought you were my man
The singer believed that her partner was committed to her and that their relationship was strong and stable

But I found out, I'm just a link in your chain
The singer realizes that she is just one of the many partners that her lover has and that he is not sincere with her

Oh, you got me where you want me
The singer's partner has complete control over her and has trapped her in this relationship

I ain't nothin' but your fool
The singer feels like a weak and insignificant person who has been fooled and manipulated by her partner

Ya treated me mean
The singer's partner has been rude and insolent towards her

Oh you treated me cruel
The singer's partner has been merciless and unkind towards her, causing her pain and sadness

Every chain, has got a weak link
Similar to a chain, every relationship has certain weaknesses and vulnerabilities that it can break, and in this case, the singer is one such weak link

I might be weak child, but I'll give you strength
Although the singer herself might be vulnerable, she is determined to be the strength and support for her partner

You told me to leave you alone
Her partner has asked her to leave him and move on with her life

My father said 'Come on home'
The singer's father has requested her to leave her partner and come back home

My doctor said 'Take it easy'
Even her doctor has advised her to be cautious and take things slow, given the ill-effects of being in this toxic relationship

Oh but your lovin is just too strong
Despite all the hardships, the singer is still very much in love with her partner and is unable to let go of him

I'm added to your
The singer is acknowledging that she is now one more link in her partner's chain

Oh, one of these mornings
The singer believes that there will be a day when she will finally break free and removes herself from this chain

The chain is gonna break
The singer is hopeful that the chain of this toxic relationship will eventually break

But up until the day
Until such time that the relationship ends, the singer is determined to keep up and survive with whatever she can

I'm gonna take all I can take, oh babe
The singer is not giving up on the relationship yet and instead grabbing every opportunity to hold on to and spend more time with her partner

Oh!
The singer exclaims in frustration and bewilderment at her partner's behavior and the circumstances she's been pulled into

(Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain)
Repeating the word 'Chain' several times to emphasize on the song's central theme

Oh-oh!
Exclaiming in disgust and disbelief at the relationship's scenario

(Chain, chain, chain, -ain, ain, ain, ain)
Extending the tune for emphasis while repeating the word 'Chain'

Your chain of fools
Reiterating that her chain of events is a result of her partner's deception and foul behavior