Chains
Nick Jonas feat. Stormzy Lyrics
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When times feel rough and we light this up, get away from the dark
I just wish that you stayed from the start
But you turned so cold and you hurt my soul, now there's chains all over my heart
And you can say that you never done this, say that you never done that
I know what it is cuh every time you leave, girl, you come right back
But I've got chains all over my T-shirts and I've got chains all over my jumper
Bro told me "go and do your research" and I said no but now I just wonder
With her wine-stained lips, yeah she's nothing but trouble
Cold to the touch but she's warm as a devil
I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
She tasted her 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
Tryna break the chains but the chains only break me
A hold on me but the hold don't last
Grown on me, yeah, I've grown up fast
Chains, they hurt but I don't say a word
Even though it burns when I still don't talk
Girl, why'd you do this?
When you know I'm wrapped up in that music
Girl, don't act up, I'm not stupid
Pull me down but I'm still not moving
Girl, just leave
That's starting to be my slogan
Heart on my sleeve
I'm starting to feel that pulsing
Like girl a freak, oh you had me locked
But them chains are broken
And you sound so weak, when you first met me
You were so outspoken
Tables turn, I roll my burn
I keep that rolling
You're so cold, so damn cold
And you get so frozen
These lonely roads, I lost my soul
I keep on strolling
Let's get things rolling
Yo Nick Jonas, go show them
With her wine-stained lips, yeah she's nothing but trouble
Cold to the touch but she's warm as a devil
I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
She tasted her 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
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Gave you my heart but you took my soul
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
The song "Chains" by Nick Jonas featuring Stormzy is a love ballad that describes being trapped in a tumultuous and rollercoaster-like relationship. The song begins with Nick describing his love interest's deeply flawed nature. She is trouble - with her "wine-stained lips" - and is cold to the touch, but warm as the devil. Despite this, Nick confesses that he gave her all his heart, but she won't heal his soul. He adds that she tasted a "break" and he can't seem to move on from her. Here, "break" could be interpreted as a release from the emotional pain she inflicts upon him, which he still craves.
The chorus confirms the notion of Nick being trapped in the chains of his affection for his lover. He is trapped in this relationship, as much as he would not want it any other way. The refrain has a backbeat to it, which could also symbolize the repeatedly broken heart that Nick is trying to hold together. The second verse is pretty much a repetition of the first verse, but this time Nick is trying to realize why his love for her is so strong despite the heartbreak he feels. The bridge gives us a ray of hope that Nick is attempting to break away from this unhealthy relationship but admits that his efforts are in vain.
Line by Line Meaning
With her wine-stained lips, yeah she's nothing but trouble
She's a problematic woman with wine-stained lips
Cold to the touch but she's warm as a devil
She appears cold, but she's passionate about trouble
I gave all my heart but she won't heal my soul
He gave her everything, but she can't fix his emotional pain
She tasted a break and I can't get more
He wants her, but she's moved on
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
He's trapped in their relationship and can't escape
But, I wouldn't change, no I wouldn't change this love
Despite being trapped, he still wants to be with her
Tryin'a break the chains but the chains only break me
He's trying to break free but is only hurting himself in the process
Alone in the night 'til she knocks on my door (oh no)
He's alone until she appears and knocks on his door
Oh no, wasted again but I can't say no (no)
He can't resist her, even though she's causing him problems
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
He can't understand why she's hurting him
Gave you my heart but you took my soul
She took everything he had to offer
(Hey hey hey hey)
Refrain
(You got me in) Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Repeating the question, seeking an answer
You got me in chains (oh babe), you got me in chains for your love (oh)
Repeating that he's trapped in their relationship
Tryin'a break the chains but the chains only break me
Repeating that he's hurting himself while trying to break free
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Ebenazer Owuo Junior, Jason Evigan, Ammar Malik, Daniel Parker
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