To/Die/For is a Finnish gothic metal band. The band began in early 1999, wh… Read Full Bio ↴To/Die/For is a Finnish gothic metal band. The band began in early 1999, when the musicians from the hard rock band Mary-Ann (which had existed since 1993) decided to change their musical style to gothic metal, modifying the band's name as well. In July of that year, after recording a self-financed EP entitled Deeper Sin, they signed a record deal with Spinefarm Records.

Their debut album - All Eternity - was released in Finland by the end of that year and the band then signed contracts with Nuclear Blast (for Europe) and Pony Canyon (for Japan). In 2000, the band toured Europe together with Dark Tranquillity, Sentenced and In Flames. Epilogue was released in 2001 and was followed by a tour with Lacrimosa.

The album Jaded was released in 2003 and in August of that year, vocalist Jarno Perätalo left the band. He assembled a new band named Tiaga, integrated by former members of To/Die/For. However, in 2004, Jarno Perätalo and the band Tiaga took the name To/Die/For for themselves, releasing the album IV in 2005.

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When I close my eyes
I see you appear
I'm drawn to you my dear
I dream of you
No chains can bind me

In this dream I'll keep you forever mine
Until the end of time

I was longing for your blessing
But you were a devil in disguise
My sweet mistress of despair
You turned my dreams into lies

I follow you to the darker side of night
You take my hand and pull me closer
I realize there's no way I can wake

In my dreams I'm longing for your sin
The warmth of your caress

I was longing for your blessing:

You were a devil in disguise
Turned my dreams into lies

Until the end of time
In this dream I'll keep you forever mine
Until the end of time
In this dream I'll keep you forever mine

Forever, Forever
In this dream I'll keep you forever mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of To/Die/For's song "Chains" convey a sense of obsession and infatuation with someone who has a dark and alluring quality. The singer describes how he dreams of this person and is drawn to them, even though they seem to be a negative influence in his life. He refers to this person as a "devil in disguise" and a "mistress of despair," suggesting that they bring him pain and sadness.

Despite this, the singer is unable to break free from his fascination with this person. He feels as though he is bound to them by some kind of invisible chain that keeps him tethered to their memory, even when he is awake. He longs for their touch and the warmth of their embrace, even though he knows that being with them is not good for him.

Overall, the lyrics of "Chains" paint a picture of someone who is trapped in a cycle of longing and obsession with someone who is not good for them. The song explores themes of desire, temptation, and the difficulty of breaking free from destructive relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

When I close my eyes
Whenever I shut my eyes

I see you appear
Your image manifests before me

I'm drawn to you my dear
You entice me, my beloved

I dream of you
You are the subject of my dreams

No chains can bind me
There's nothing that can imprison me

In this dream I'll keep you forever mine
I'll never let go of you in this dream world

Until the end of time
Throughout eternity

I was longing for your blessing
I yearned for your approval

But you were a devil in disguise
Yet you were actually a malevolent force, concealed

My sweet mistress of despair
You were my pleasant guide to distress

You turned my dreams into lies
You transformed my aspirations into deception

I follow you to the darker side of night
I go after you into the gloomy nocturnal realm

You take my hand and pull me closer
You grasp my hand and pull me near to you

I realize there's no way I can wake
I comprehend that I can't awaken

In my dreams I'm longing for your sin
In my dreams, I'm yearning for your wrongdoing

The warmth of your caress
The heat of your delicate touch

Forever, Forever
Eternally, endlessly

In this dream I'll keep you forever mine
I plan to hold onto you indefinitely within this dream

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: TINA ARENA, PAMELA RESWICK, STEVE WERFEL

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