Chains Drag Me Down
Megan Davies Lyrics


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With her wine-stained lips, yeah she's nothing but trouble
Cold to the touch but she's warm as a devil
I gave all my heart but she won't heal my soul
She tasted a break and I can't get more
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
But, I wouldn't change, no I wouldn't change this love
You got me chains, you got me in chains for your love
But, I wouldn't change, no I wouldn't change this love
Tryna break the chains but the chains only break me

I've got fire for a heart,
I'm not scared of the dark
You've never seen it look so easy,
I got a river for a soul and baby you're a boat,
Baby you're my only reason
If I didn't have you there would be nothing left
The shell of a man who could never be his best (be his best)

If I didn't have you, I'd never see the sun (Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong)
You taught me how to be someone, yeah (Baby tell me why)
You got me in chains (All my life)
you got me in chains for your love (You stood by me when no one else was ever behind me)
All these lights, they can't blind me (You got me in chains)
With your love, nobody can drag me down (You got me in chains for your love)

Ooooo….Nobody, nobody
Ooooo….Nobody can drag me down
Ooooo….Nobody, nobody
Ooooo….Nobody can drag me

Tryna break the chains but the chains only break me

Ooooooo….

All my life
No, I wouldn't change this love
Baby tell me why, tell me why All these lights
No, I wouldn't change this love
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
With your love, nobody can drag me down

Nobody, nobody
Nobody can drag me down
Nobody, nobody
Nobody can drag me

You got me in chains (All my life)
you got me in chains for your love (You stood by me, when no one else was ever behind me)
You got me in chains (All these lights, They can't blind me)
You got me in chains for your love (with your love, nobody can drag me down)

Ooooo….Nobody, nobody
Ooooo….Nobody can drag me down




Ooooo….Nobody, nobody
Ooooo….Nobody can drag me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Chains Drag Me Down" by Megan Davies, she sings about being in love with a woman who is nothing but trouble. Despite this fact, the singer is willing to remain chained by her love because she cannot find happiness anywhere else. She describes the woman's wine-stained lips and how she is cold to the touch but warm as a devil. Megan gave all her heart to this woman but still feels unfulfilled. She has been broken by this love but still does not want to let go of the chains that bind her.


As the song progresses, Megan sings that although she has fire for a heart and is not afraid of the dark, she needs this woman in her life. The singer compares herself to a river, and the woman she loves to a boat. Without her, there would be nothing left, and she would never be able to be her best. She expresses the feeling of being chained by love and how she wants to break free, but the chains only break her. Finally, the song concludes with the message that with love, nobody can drag her down.


In summary, "Chains Drag Me Down" is a song about being caught in the chains of love and unable to break free even when it causes pain. The singer describes her lover's flawed character but remains chained by her because she feels that without her, life would be meaningless.


Line by Line Meaning

With her wine-stained lips, yeah she's nothing but trouble
She appears to be a wild and dangerous woman, as evident from her red wine stained lips.


Cold to the touch but she's warm as a devil
She might seem unaffectionate on the surface, but deep down, she possesses qualities associated with the devil which attract the singer.


I gave all my heart but she won't heal my soul
Despite loving her wholeheartedly, the singer's relationship with her has not brought him inner peace and emotional healing.


She tasted a break and I can't get more
The woman seems to have tasted a break in the relationship and is not willing to give the artist more than what he has now.


You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
The artist is bound to the woman in a way that is restrictive, but he accepts this bond for the sake of the love they share.


But, I wouldn't change, no I wouldn't change this love
Although the love has its restraints and limitations, the singer would not give it up for anything else.


Tryna break the chains but the chains only break me
Although the singer is attempting to free himself from the constraints of the relationship, doing so only causes him pain.


I've got fire for a heart, I'm not scared of the dark
The artist is a passionate person who is not afraid of danger or uncertainty.


You've never seen it look so easy, I got a river for a soul and baby you're a boat
Despite the challenges, the artist finds it easy to love and lives with a soul that runs deep, while the woman he loves is like a boat which navigates through the obstacles.


Baby you're my only reason, If I didn't have you there would be nothing left
The artist's love for the woman is the sole purpose of his life, and without her, he feels that there would be nothing to live for.


The shell of a man who could never be his best
If he were without her, the singer would be reduced to a mere shadow of himself and would never achieve his full potential.


If I didn't have you, I'd never see the sun (Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong)
If the artist's relationship with the woman ended, he would lose all hope and never be able to experience happiness or joy again.


You taught me how to be someone, yeah (Baby tell me why)
The woman has taught the singer how to be a better person and has helped shape his identity and character.


All these lights, they can't blind me (You got me in chains)
Although he feels restricted by the love he shares with the woman, the singer still sees the world and all its possibilities clearly.


With your love, nobody can drag me down (You got me in chains for your love)
The singer's love for the woman is his anchor and strength, and it helps him overcome any challenges that may come his way.


Nobody, nobody
No one has the power to bring the artist down.


Ooooo…Nobody can drag me down
Despite being in chains, the artist feels invincible and unbreakable.


You got me in chains (All my life)
The singer has been bound to the woman for as long as he can remember.


You got me in chains for your love (You stood by me when no one else was ever behind me)
The woman has been there for the singer in a way that no one else ever has, and this bond is symbolic of their love.


You got me in chains (All these lights, They can't blind me)
The artist accepts that he is in chains because he can still see the beauty and potential in the world.


You got me in chains for your love (with your love, nobody can drag me down)
The woman's love is what keeps the artist going, and he feels invincible with her by his side.




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@deathclaw223

Oh my GOSH the girl with the straight hair could totally be casted as Terra if there were ever a Teen Titans live action. Omg.

@Megan_44

Megan, I love all your covers with all those other talented singers but NONE beat the covers you do with Jaclyn...amazing job 🙈

@irocksta3070

+Megan You're ryt ;) They both sing dammm cool!!!!!

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+i Rocksta .yes. cool song and beautiful

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true i like so much

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totally agree ✋

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