Chained
Mikky Ekko Lyrics

The song "Chained" by Mikky Ekko is a reflective and emotional piece about a relationship that has faded away. The opening line "I watched you breathe in, and I wished you'd stop," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is conflicted about whether the relationship is worth holding onto or letting go. The line "Separate or combine, I ask you one last time," showcases this inner turmoil.

There is also a sense of regret that permeates the song. The lines "Did I hold you too tight, did I not let enough light in," suggest that the singer may have been too possessive or not given enough room for growth in the relationship. The refrain of "oooh-oooh-oooh" adds to the overall feeling of sadness and introspection.

The song then shifts to the present moment, with the singer acknowledging that the relationship has changed. They question whether it is something that can be fixed, asking "Is it something you miss?" There is a sense of longing and nostalgia for what was lost, highlighted by the repetition of "We used to be closer than this."

The final lines, "Winged or chained, I ask you, would you have stayed," encapsulate the central question of the song. The singer is asking if things would have been different if they had been "winged" and given more freedom, or "chained" and held more tightly. Ultimately, the song is about the complexity of relationships and the inevitable changes that come with them.