Chains
Robert J. Hunter Lyrics
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I guess it's just hard to explain
Is it still the same without each other
Is it easier to take the pain
I could lie and say you're wrong
For moving on
But it just gets hard to be the lonely one
When the lines are drawn
It becomes impossible
To break the chain
It gets hard for me to find a reason
Anything to get me through the day
And when I lay my head at night without someone
I forget the reason anyway
I could lie and say you're wrong
For moving on
But it just gets hard to be the lonely one
When the lines are drawn
Between pleasure and pain
It becomes impossible
To break the chain
In the lyrics, "Chains" by Robert J. Hunter, the singer expresses his unconditional love for his partner; all his love and time belongs to her, but he also draws the line when it comes to being controlled by money or time. He sings that he won't let a "watch and chain" lead him as he values his freedom and pride more than anything. The singer is declaring his love for his partner and telling her that she has his future in her hand, meaning that he is committed to being with her and that she has the power to shape his future. He acknowledges that pride can lead to a fall, but he won't give up his pride and dignity to follow someone else's rules.
Line by Line Meaning
All my love
I love you with everything I've got
Belongs to you
You are the only one in my heart
If I had money baby
Even if I had wealth, I would give it to you
You could have it too
You are worth more than any material possession
All my time
Every moment I have is for you
Is your to claim
You have complete ownership of my time
But I won't be led around
I won't let anyone control me
By the watch & chain
I won't let anyone dictate my life
So c'mon c'mon c'mon baby
I'm asking you to be with me
My love's the strongest in the land
My love for you is unmatched
I don't want to hear no maybe
I want a committed relationship with you
You got my future in your hand
I am willing to build a future with you
Pride may come
Having self-respect is important
Before a fall
But it's not worth losing everything for
But darling I could only climb so high
I know my limits, and I won't overreach
On no pride at all
But I won't let my pride get in the way of our love
So I'll keep my pride
I won't compromise myself
If it's all the same
But I won't be controlled or manipulated
If the world
If I had everything
Was mine to give away
I would give it all to you
You'd have had it signed, sealed
I want to show you my commitment
And delivered yesterday
I want to give you everything as soon as possible
Along with anything
I would give you anything you desire
You'd care to name
I want to provide for you in every way possible
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Written by: Hunter Lausche
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