Breaking the Chains

Dokken

About Breaking the Chains

"Breaking the Chains" is a song by American heavy metal/hard rock band Dokken, appearing on the band's debut album of the same name. The song was originally released as a single in 1981 through Carrere Records exclusively in Europe, appearing as the b-side to the "I Can't See You" single. "Breaking the Chains" was released as a single in 1983 through Elektra Records, being the band's first American single. The song was a modest success, peaking at #32 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. The song remained on the chart for 13 weeks. 


Year:
1982
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Sit there thinkin'
In your room
You feel the pressure
You're goin' crazy too
The walls around you
Closin' in
You need a change

Claustophobic
Feelin' scared
You need somebody
But no one seems to care
A one way ticket
A change of pace
You've had enough
Can't take no more

(Chorus 1)
Breaking the chains around you
Nobody else can bind you
Take a good look around you
Now you're breaking the chains

Got this letter
Came today
From my baby
Who left me yesterday
Said she loves me
She'll come back
She wants to try

I won't let her
She'll be upset
I know it's better
Than somethin' I'll regret
She's been dishonest
And insincere
I lost my mind
Twenty times a year

(Chorus 2)
Breaking the chains around me
Nobody else can bind me
Take a good look around me
Now I'm breaking the chains

(Solo)

Woke up today
I'm alone
I look around
But baby you were gone
But I don't mind
And I don't worry
I will survive

I'm alone
Now that you're gone
Don't need nobody
To hold or tie me down
I broke the chains
So let me be
I've gotta be free

(Repeat Chorus 2)
(Repeat Chorus 2)

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Dokken

Dokken is an American heavy metal band formed in 1976. They split up in 1989 but reformed four years later. The group accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The band was nominated for a Grammy in 1989. more »

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Written by: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, MICK BROWN

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12 facts about this song

Genre Origin
"Breaking the Chains" by Dokken falls under the hard rock and heavy metal genre.
Album Release
The song was initially a part of their debut studio album, which was released in Europe as "Breaking the Chains" in 1981.
Re-release
After minor changes and re-recording, the album was re-released in the United States in 1983 under the name "Dokken".
Chart Position
The title track "Breaking the Chains" was a minor hit, reaching number 32 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 1983.
Line-Up
The line-up for the band on this song consisted of Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on guitar, Mick Brown on drums, and Juan Croucier on bass.
Production
The initial version of the album was co-produced by Michael Wagener, who would later work with other notable hard rock and heavy metal bands like Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Skid Row.
Content
The song "Breaking the Chains" is often interpreted as a song about breaking free from the chains of a toxic relationship or overcoming addictions.
Legacy
Though it didn't achieve major commercial success initially, "Breaking the Chains" is considered a classic among fans of 80s hard rock and heavy metal.
Live Performances
Despite various line-up changes and tensions within the band, "Breaking the Chains" often features in the set list during Dokken's live performances.
Music Video
The music video for the song was one of the first to be aired on MTV, featuring the band performing inside a steel cage.
Recognition
In 2013, renowned music site 'Loudwire' named "Breaking the Chains" one of the top hard rock songs of 1983.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several other artists and bands, including Marq Torien of BulletBoys and The Iron Maidens, an all-female tribute band to Iron Maiden.

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