Woman in Chains
Tears for Fears
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You better love loving and you better behave You better love loving and you better behave Woman in chains Woman in chains Calls her man the great white hope Says she's fine, she'll always cope Ohh, woman in chains Woman in chains Well I feel lying and waiting is a poor man's deal (a poor man's deal) And I feel hopelessly weighed down by your eyes of steel (your eyes of steel) Well it's a world gone crazy Keeps woman in chains Oh oh oh oh oh Woman in chains Woman in chains Trades her soul as skin and bones Sells the only thing she owns, oh oh Woman in chains Woman in chains Men of stone Men of stone Oh, no no no Well I feel deep in your heart there are wounds time can't heal And I feel somebody somewhere is trying to breathe Well you know what I mean It's a world gone crazy Keeps woman in chains It's under my skin but out of my hands I'll tear it apart but I won't understand I will not accept the greatness of man It's a world gone crazy Keeps a woman in chains Gone crazy, keeps woman in chains So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her So free her
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6 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Woman in Chains" was released in November 1989 as the second single from Tears for Fears' third studio album named "The Seeds of Love." The song's appreciation by the public and critics resulted in achieving several memorable chart rankings.
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Collaboration and PerformanceAmerican singer Oleta Adams, who provided the guest vocals, was discovered by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith (Tears for Fears duo) in a Kansas hotel bar where she was performing. They were so impressed by her that they invited her to collaborate on the album.
- Oleta Adams' powerful and soulful contribution to this song plays a significant part in its enduring popularity.
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Song Meaning"Woman in Chains" is said to be a feminist anthem, expressing concern about the treatment of women in society. It advocates for gender equality and stands against the patriarchal idea of women being secondary or submissive.
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Music Video and Live PerformancesThe song's music video was iconic, showing a boxer and a prostitute struggle through life while trying to sustain their relationship. The video further cements the song's theme of challenging societal norms and prejudices.
- Tears for Fears and Oleta Adams performed "Woman in Chains" at the 1990 BRIT Awards, bringing the message of the song to a wider audience.
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Chart SuccessUpon release, "Woman in Chains" had significant chart success. It reached the top 40 in numerous countries, including the UK, US, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Woman in Chains" in their performances, highlighting its popularity and impact. Notable covers include versions by Tina Arena and also by POD with the singer Suzie McNeil.
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