Chain Of Fools
Maria Doyle Lyrics

Chain chain chains
Repeating the word 'chain' to emphasize the theme of the song

Chain of fools
Referring to being in a relationship where the singer is being taken advantage of and is just one link in a larger chain of 'fools'

For five long years
Implying the singer has been in this relationship for a significant amount of time

I thought you were my man
Assuming that the artist went into the relationship with the expectation that it was a committed, long-term partnership

But I found out
Suggesting that the artist recently discovered that their relationship was not what they thought it was

I'm just a link in your chain
Realizing that they are not a priority to their partner, but merely part of a string of people their partner is using for their own benefit

You got me where you want me
Acknowledging that the singer's partner has control over them

"Got me where you want me"
Repeating the partner's words that highlight their control

You got your fool
Recognizing that they have been foolish to stay in this relationship

You treated me mean
Describing how their partner has treated the artist

Oh babe you treated me cruel
Emphasizing that their partner's actions were not just mean, but actually cruel

Now every chain
Making a broad statement about chains in general, as a metaphor for relationships

Has got a weak link
Pointing out that every relationship has its vulnerable spots

I might be weak child
Admitting the singer's own vulnerability in this situation

Oh but I gave you strength
Asserting that despite being vulnerable, the singer was actually the one who made their partner stronger

Now you tell me to leave you alone
Sharing that the partner is now telling the artist to end the relationship

My Popa said, come on home
Referencing advice given by the artist's father to return home

My doctor says, take it easy
Referencing advice given by the singer's doctor to relax

But your lovin' is a much too strong
Implying that despite this advice, the singer is still drawn to their partner for reasons they cannot resist

I'm wedded to ya
Acknowledging a strong emotional bond with their partner, even if it may not be healthy

One of these mornings
Speaking to the future and suggesting that change is imminent

That chain is goin'a break
Suggesting that the relationship will eventually come to an end

But up until the-hen
Until that point, though, the singer will endure

I'm goin'a take all I can take
Resolving to make the most of the situation and take what they can get out of it

Chain chain chains
Repeating the theme of the song

Chain chain chai-iai-iai-iai yeah
A catchy and rhythmic repetition of the word 'chain'