Chain Of Fools
Negra Li Lyrics


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Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools

Five long years I thought you were my man
But I found out I'm just a link in your chain
Five long years I thought you were my man
But I found out I'm just a link in your chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools

You got me where you want me
I ain't nothing but your fool
You treated me mean oh you treated me cruel
Every chain has got a weak link
I might be weak child, but I'll give you strength

Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools

You told me to leave you alone
My father said come on home
My doctor said take it easy
Whole bunch of lovin is much too strong
I'm added to your chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain,
Chain, chain of fools





Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools

Overall Meaning

The song "Chain of Fools" by Negra Li is a soulful tune that captures the pain, heartbreak, and desperation of a woman who realizes that she has been strung along in a toxic relationship. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and deliver the message in a way that is relatable and poignant. With a repeated refrain of "chain, chain, chain", the singer emphasizes the metaphor of being chained up in a relationship that is dragging her down. She sings, "Five long years I thought you were my man, but I found out I'm just a link in your chain" which reveals the realization that she has been strung along and that her feelings are not reciprocated. She acknowledges her weakness but asserts her power by singing, "Every chain has got a weak link, I might be weak child, but I'll give you strength".


The chorus is a rallying cry for all those who have found themselves trapped in a toxic relationship. The use of repetition is particularly effective in emphasizing the metaphor of the chain and the futility of trying to break free. The singer acknowledges her pain, frustration, and vulnerability, but also acknowledges her strength and resilience. The verses capture the pain and confusion of realizing that a relationship is not what it seemed, and the chorus encapsulates the frustration and desperation that come with feeling trapped and helpless.


Line by Line Meaning

Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
The repetition of the word "chain" emphasizes the extent of the emotional imprisonment the singer feels.


Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
The line is the chorus that appears frequently throughout the song, calling out the singer's state of being trapped in a series of relationships that lead her to live as a fool.


Five long years I thought you were my man
The singer was in a long-term relationship and believed her partner was committed to her.


But I found out I'm just a link in your chain
She discovered that her partner did not value her as an individual and was just one of many others in a string of his relationships.


You got me where you want me
The partner has complete control over the singer's emotions and actions.


I ain't nothing but your fool
The singer is willing to do anything her partner asks of her, even if it means sacrificing her own identity and self-respect.


You treated me mean oh you treated me cruel
The partner treated her unkindly by manipulating her emotions and leaving her feeling helpless.


Every chain has got a weak link
The singer understands that even a seemingly strong relationship can fall apart if one person is not fully committed.


I might be weak child, but I'll give you strength
The singer acknowledges her own vulnerability but still believes she can be a source of support and strength for her partner.


You told me to leave you alone
The partner has made it clear that he does not want to be in a committed relationship.


My father said come on home
The singer's father advises her to leave the relationship and return home to her family.


My doctor said take it easy
The singer's doctor advises her to take it easy and not allow herself to be emotionally consumed by her relationship.


Whole bunch of lovin is much too strong
The intense emotions of being in love can be overwhelming and lead to unhealthy behavior.


I'm added to your chain, chain, chain
The singer acknowledges that she is willfully part of the string of the partner's relationships.


Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Once again, the singer emphasizes the suffocating nature of the emotional chains that bind her.


Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
The chorus again underscores the cyclical nature of the singer's relationships and her feelings of being trapped.




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Written by: Don Covay

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