MY AMENDS is a band based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. where 5 different yet… Read Full Bio ↴MY AMENDS is a band based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. where 5 different yet equally talented people, coming from previous bands(Remembering Never, Hiatus, Aeons Apart and Razorblade Romance) found themselves revolving the same social circles, and in time, the same band. Since their beginning only a year ago, MY AMENDS has earned an already impressive list of accomplishments, of which stands, sharing the stage with national acts such as: Poison The Well,Vanna,and Straight Line Stitch while joining Ingenious Records roster and just released their debut EP “That Of A Lion” on December 12th 2009. You can find more information at their MySpace or becoming a fan at Reverbnation

Slaves
My Amends Lyrics

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If only the links in the chain could be easily broken
I could reach your subconscious and slowly provoke it
To take those palms that deny your ears
Remove them and hope you could possibly hear the conviction
A heart cant sight in words alone
Slaves to sound
One day we'll chain you to this
One day you'll feel the same

You'll have your doubt
We also wait for that day
We'll have our day
This chain is unbreakable and so are we
This place is getting old
So i say we leave all reason at home
Chase a dead dream with our feet in shackles
This is all we know
A heart cant define in words alone

We have the chance to make it known
Lets make a sound that drives it home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Slaves" by My Amends reflect the frustration of the singer with the chains that bind people's minds, preventing them from truly hearing the convictions of others. The singer in the song wishes that the links in the chain could be easily broken so that they could reach the subconscious of the listener and provoke them to hear the truth. The singer acknowledges that words alone cannot reach the heart, and that people are often slaves to sound.

The song then takes a turn, suggesting that one day the listener will also be chained to these convictions and will feel the same way. The singer waits for this day, knowing that it will come, as the chain is unbreakable and so are we. The song then moves on to suggest that this place is getting old, and they should leave reason at home and chase a dead dream with their feet in shackles. The lyrics acknowledge that words cannot fully define the heart's desires and that a sound is needed to drive it home, to make it clear for everyone to hear.

Overall, the lyrics to "Slaves" by My Amends have a strong message about the need for people to break the chains that bind their minds and allow themselves to truly hear the convictions of others.

Line by Line Meaning

If only the links in the chain could be easily broken
The singer wishes that the obstacles in their relationship could be easily overcome.

I could reach your subconscious and slowly provoke it
The singer wants to communicate with their partner on a deeper level and inspire change.

To take those palms that deny your ears
The singer wants their partner to listen to them instead of ignoring their words.

Remove them and hope you could possibly hear the conviction
The artist hopes that by removing their partner's barriers, they can understand and believe in the artist's feelings.

A heart cant sight in words alone
Emotions cannot always be expressed in words.

Slaves to sound
Humans are often controlled by the power of words and sounds.

One day we'll chain you to this
The singer believes that their partner will someday face the same struggles in the relationship.

One day you'll feel the same
The artist believes that their partner will someday empathize with their emotions.

You'll have your doubt
The artist acknowledges that their partner may have doubts about the relationship.

We also wait for that day
The artist is patiently waiting for their partner to understand their emotions.

We'll have our day
The singer is confident that they will someday be understood and heard by their partner.

This chain is unbreakable and so are we
Despite the obstacles in their relationship, the artist is determined to work through them with their partner.

This place is getting old
The current situation in the relationship is no longer enjoyable or fulfilling for the singer.

So i say we leave all reason at home
The singer wants to take a leap of faith and follow their emotions instead of logic.

Chase a dead dream with our feet in shackles
The singer acknowledges that their desire for the relationship may be futile, but they still pursue it even if it may bring them pain.

This is all we know
The artist is unsure of what else to do except to continue chasing their emotions.

A heart cant define in words alone
Love cannot always be defined or expressed in words.

We have the chance to make it known
The singer believes that they and their partner can work together to understand and express their love.

Lets make a sound that drives it home
The singer wants to communicate their love in a way that is powerful and unmistakable to their partner.

Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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