ONE YEAR. In January 2006, The Wet Secrets decided to start driving from Edmonton to Calgary on occasional weekends to record some new songs with Diego Medina. Now, one year later, these songs are available for free download at www.wetsecrets.ca
ROCK FANTASY - the free internet EP - Feb. 14, 2007
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Chains
The Wet Secrets Lyrics
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Of the darkest souls who own the night
And I've heard the words I despise
From the blackest mouths
In the morning light
Heathens arise
I need a metaphor not an alibi
Pamphlets and lies
In a knapsack, suit and tie
You're not a metaphor
You're selling shit we'll never buy
Oh don't you darken my door
The midnight pariah's asleep on the floor
Narrowest minds can't refrain
But how can I sleep when you're rattling my
Chains
All your invisible plans
Misguided by these faulty hands
For your invisible friends
They always lead you to
Pitchforks and torches in the end
Oh what's the score don't you love me anymore?
I said no, no, no, not I
Oh what's the score don't you love me anymore?
I said no, no, no, no, no, not I
Selling shit we'll never buy
Chained to the top of the permanent wave
I know I'm headed now for an early grave
Out of the darkness step to the right
How can I sleep when you're rattling my
Chains
The lyrics to "Chains" by The Wet Secrets evoke a sense of rebellion and defiance against corrupt and manipulative forces. The opening lines describe witnessing the intensity and darkness within individuals who thrive during the night, possibly alluding to those who engage in morally questionable actions under the cover of darkness. The mention of despised words and deceitful mouths in the morning light highlights the contrast between outward appearances and inner intentions.
The chorus speaks of the singer's resistance to being influenced or controlled by the untrustworthy figures surrounding them. The imagery of heathens rising with shady tears and shifty eyes suggests a group of unreliable and deceitful individuals. The refusal to accept false explanations or alibis and the call for metaphors over lies reflect a desire for authenticity and transparency in interactions.
As the lyrics progress, there is a rejection of conformity and manipulation. The metaphor of chains symbolizes the constraints and pressures imposed by external forces, preventing the individual from breaking free and living authentically. The reference to invisible plans and misguided actions driven by external influences conveys a sense of disillusionment with those who claim to have the individual's best interests at heart.
The final stanza hints at a realization of the futile nature of following invisible friends and misguided paths. The repetition of the phrase "not I" signals a firm stance against being led astray or controlled by manipulative forces. The mention of chains rattling as the individual tries to sleep suggests a restless resistance to the oppressive forces at play, culminating in a defiant declaration against being swayed by false promises and deceitful tactics.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen the fire in the eyes
I have observed the passion and intensity in the gazes of individuals.
Of the darkest souls who own the night
Belonging to those with deep inner turmoil who thrive in the darkness.
And I've heard the words I despise
I have listened to words that evoke strong feelings of dislike or disgust.
From the blackest mouths in the morning light
Coming from individuals with dark intentions, exposed even in the daylight.
Heathens arise
Irreligious people come to attention.
Shady tears and shifty eyes
Dishonest emotions and evasive looks.
I need a metaphor not an alibi
I require a symbolic expression, not an excuse to defend oneself.
Pamphlets and lies
Propaganda and deceit.
In a knapsack, suit and tie
Even in formal attire, deceit remains present.
You're not a metaphor
You are not a symbolic representation.
You're selling shit we'll never buy
You are peddling falsehoods that we will never believe.
Oh don't you darken my door
Do not bring negativity or deceit into my life.
The midnight pariah's asleep on the floor
The outcast of midnight is resting on the ground.
Narrowest minds can't refrain
Close-minded individuals cannot hold back.
But how can I sleep when you're rattling my Chains
How can I rest peacefully when you are disturbing my sense of freedom and control?
All your invisible plans
All the secretive schemes you have.
Misguided by these faulty hands
Led astray by your own flawed actions.
For your invisible friends
For your unseen companions.
They always lead you to
They consistently guide you towards.
Pitchforks and torches in the end
Violent and hostile outcomes await in the conclusion.
Oh what's the score don't you love me anymore?
Why have you lost affection for me?
I said no, no, no, not I
I express my denial and resistance to such feelings.
Selling shit we'll never buy
Attempting to sell lies that we will never accept.
Chained to the top of the permanent wave
Bound to the highest point of an unchanging trend or movement.
I know I'm headed now for an early grave
I am aware that I am on a path towards an untimely death.
Out of the darkness step to the right
Emerging from obscurity, moving in a specific direction.
How can I sleep when you're rattling my Chains
How can I find peace when you are disturbing my sense of freedom and control?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Emma May Frazier, Kim Rackel, Lyle Graham Bell, Paul Robert Arnusch, Trevor Anderson
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