Chain
j.d. marcum Lyrics

I have these little boxes
I have a collection of emotional baggage that I carry with me

I've stowed them away
I've hidden my emotional baggage and haven't dealt with it

Filled them with pain
My emotional baggage is made up of hurtful experiences

I'm just gonna say what I wanna say
I need to express myself and speak my truth

Here's my hand for you I wait
I want to connect with someone and form a meaningful relationship

Set me on fire, drown me deep in a river
I'm willing to go through physical and emotional pain to find meaning in my life

Take all I have with my sanity
I'm willing to sacrifice everything for my goals, even if it means losing my mind

The path may be broken but I'll keep building bridges
Even if my life feels chaotic and unpredictable, I will keep working towards solutions and progress

I wanna grow with love in my soul
My ultimate goal is to live a happy and fulfilled life with love as the driving force

Momma momma momma, I holla at you
I seek guidance and advice from my mother

I need you to listen
I need my mother's attention and support

I'm making changes to my life
I'm actively working on improving myself and my situation

I'm not a rebel
I'm not acting out for the sake of rebellion, but rather to make positive changes in my life

It's my instinct
I'm following my gut and intuition to make changes in my life

Future's uncertain for me
I'm unsure about what the future holds for me

But I'll give it a go
Regardless of the uncertainty, I'm willing to try and see what happens

So if I have to pay for school
I'm willing to take on financial responsibility in order to achieve my goals

Pay for roof and pay for phone
I'm willing to take on the responsibilities of adult life

I'll do it with, with a smile on my face
I'm optimistic and hopeful despite the difficulties I may face

Cause it's been toxic up in here
I need to change my environment for my own mental and emotional health

I need to freshen the place
I need to make changes to my life in order to feel renewed and rejuvenated

Hopefully we can change
I hope my relationships can improve through mutual effort and understanding

Hopefully we can evolve
I hope that I can grow and develop alongside the people in my life

There's things that you haven't taught me
I still have much to learn from the people in my life

Given hugs without the love
I've experienced affection without genuine care or concern

But I love you and you want me too
Despite our flaws and differences, there is a mutual desire for love and connection

So if you take my hand in this, I can make it to school
With support from the people in my life, I can achieve my goals

I can work on my life
I am capable of making positive changes in my life

I can work on my time
I can take things at my own pace and work on myself as needed

I can work on everything I've ever wanted through the lens of my eyes
I can make choices that align with my own beliefs, values, and desires

My, my, my silk chains keep my alive
I feel trapped by certain aspects of my life, but also find comfort and safety in them

But yet I strive to be free, play the keys, and oh geez
Despite my struggles and challenges, I am working towards personal freedom and creative expression

And passion will never die, disbelief in my mind
I have a strong sense of passion and creativity, even when I doubt myself

Mother I am your daughter, we outta resolve our problems
As a family, we need to work towards healing and understanding

So give it to me straight
I need honesty and directness in our communication

Should the bird leave the nest?
Should I move on from my current situation and pursue new opportunities?

Could this song be the reason that my life's in reset
Is my creative expression and desire for change contributing to a sense of chaos and instability in my life?

I forgive but I never forget
I am capable of forgiveness, but not without remembering past hurts and experiences

I live but I'm chained to regret
I am moving forward in my life, but still feel haunted by past mistakes and experiences

Silk Chains
A metaphor for the emotional and psychological chains that bind the artist

Keep me alive
Despite feeling trapped and burdened by life, there is a sense of safety and familiarity in these chains

Keep me alive
Repetition of the idea that the chains, while restrictive, also provide a sense of security for the singer

Ummm....I think that's the take
An casual comment to signal the end of the song and recording