Chains
Patty Loveless
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Bought a ticket to Seattle but I can't get to the plane Every time I leave you I keep running out of chain I hunger for your love it never gives me any slack But if I ever break away, I'm never coming back to these Chains, chains, shackles and chains No matter what it takes some day I'm gonna break these Chains, chains, shackles and chains These love taking, heart breaking, cold, hard, lonely making chains You never try to hold me 'till you see me walking out I guess you'd rather be with me than ever be without You call me back and kiss me and my heart begins to sink When I know that all you're doing's taking up another link in these Chains, chains, shackles and chains No matter what it takes some day I'm gonna break these Chains, chains, shackles and chains These love taking, heart breaking, cold, hard, lonely making chains Love was never meant to be a one-way street I was never meant to be falling at your feet You got me where you want me and I don't know what to do You don't belong to me but I belong to you in these Chains, chains, shackles and chains No matter what it takes some day I'm gonna break these Chains, chains, shackles and chains These love taking, heart breaking, cold, hard, lonely making chains
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Written by: BUD RENEAU, HAL BYNUM
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Chains" by Patty Loveless is a track from her sixth studio album, "Up Against My Heart," which was released in 1991.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Hal Bynum and Bud Reneau, two notable country music songwriters. Bynum has also written for other notable country artists such as Kenny Rogers, while Bud Reneau was a frequent collaborator with Dolly Parton.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a chart success for Loveless, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This made it one of her most successful singles of the early '90s.
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Musical StyleThe song falls into the country genre, specifically neo-traditional country. It was a part of the movement in the 1980s and ‘90s that sprung as a reaction to the pop-influenced country music of the time, focusing instead on a more traditional style of country.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Chains" talks about a woman who’s stuck in an unhealthy love relationship which she compares to being in 'chains', emphasizing the powerlessness she feels and her longing to break free.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was directed by Bob Peterson. It features Loveless performing inside a house and at a club, told through a narrative that corresponds to the song's lyrics.
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AccoladesThe song showed Loveless’ talent as a country singer, only furthering her success, and contributing to her being described by the New York Times as one of "modern country's most clarion singers."
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ProductionThe song was produced by Tony Brown, a renowned figure in the Nashville music scene, who also produced albums for country stars such as Reba McEntire and Vince Gill.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered several times, most notably by country artist LeAnn Rimes for the 2011 album "Lady & Gentlemen".
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Live PerformancesLoveless has included the song in many of her live performances and concert setlists given its popularity. Her heartfelt rendition of the song, featuring her strong southern vocals, has often been praised by audiences and critics alike.
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