Chains
The Beatles＃ Lyrics
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My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind
That you can see
Whoa, these chains of love
Got a hold on me, yeah
Chains
Can't run around
'Cause I'm not free
Whoa, these chains of love won't let me be, yeah
I want to tell you, pretty baby
I think you're fine
I'd like to love you
But Darling, I'm imprisoned by these
Chains
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind
That you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
Please believe me when I tell you
Your lips are sweet
I'd like to kiss them
But I can't break away from all of these
Chains
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind
That you can see
Whoa, these chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
Chains
Chains of love
Chains of love
Chains of love
The song "Chains" speaks about being trapped in a relationship, where the person is tied down by the chains of love. The title and lyrics refer to being locked up in chains, which represents the emotional and physical restraint in the relationship. The song starts by the singer admitting that his lover has him locked up in chains and that they are not visible. These chains of love have a strong hold over him, making it almost impossible for him to break free.
The chorus then kicks in, with the singer repeating how he cannot escape these chains and roam around freely. He is confined within the boundaries of the relationship and cannot be with anyone else. He admits that he finds his lover attractive but is unable to express his love due to these chains.
In summary, "Chains" is a song about the emotional conflict that comes with being restricted in a love relationship. It speaks about how the person wants to break free but is held back by love.
Line by Line Meaning
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains
The singer is saying that his lover has trapped him in love and he can't break free.
And they ain't the kind, that you can see
The chains the singer is referring to are not physical chains, but rather emotional bonds that are invisible.
Whoa, these chains of love, Got a hold on me, yeah
The singer is expressing his feelings of being trapped and held captive by the power of love.
Chains, well, I can't break away from these chains
The singer is saying that he feels helpless in his situation and cannot escape.
Can't run around 'cause I'm not free
The singer is saying that he is restrained from living his life freely, due to his emotional attachment.
Whoa, these chains of love won't let me be, yeah
The singer is emphasizing the power that love has over him, and how it controls him completely.
I want to tell you, pretty baby
The singer is expressing his feelings of attraction and desire towards his lover.
I think you're fine
The singer is saying that he finds his lover to be physically attractive.
I'd like to love you, but
The singer is saying that he wants to express his love, but he is unable to due to his emotional imprisonment.
Darling, I'm imprisoned by these
The singer is stating that his emotional bonds are preventing him from expressing his love.
Please believe me when I tell you, your lips are sweet
The singer is trying to convince his lover that he finds her attractive and desirable.
I'd like to kiss them but I can't break away from all of these
The singer is expressing his desire but also his inability to express it due to his emotional imprisonment.
Chains, chains of love
The singer is repeating the title of the song to emphasize the theme of emotional imprisonment.
Chains of love
The singer is repeating the theme of emotional imprisonment, and how it is related to his love for his partner.
Chains of love
The singer is repeating the theme once again, to emphasize its significance in his life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King
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