Break This Chain
Breaking the Chains: Embracing Freedom and Redemption
Lyrics
It's been handed down for generations
Referring to a tradition or a way of life passed down through multiple generations.
From my grandpa to my dad, on to me
The tradition has been handed down successively from the speaker's grandpa to his dad and then to him.
All my life I've been shackled to a bottom
The speaker feels confined or restricted throughout his life due to this tradition or legacy.
I never knew what it was like to be free
He has never experienced true freedom because of the influence of this tradition.
But it's time to break this chain that's been holding me down
The speaker acknowledges the need to break free from the constraints imposed by the tradition.
Leave it laying on the ground
He wants to leave the metaphorical chain on the ground, symbolizing a conscious decision to let go.
It's time to make a change, I've caused enough pain
The speaker expresses a desire for change and recognizes the pain he has caused.
Lord, won't You help me break this chain
The speaker seeks divine assistance, asking the Lord for help in breaking free from the tradition.
I give You thanks for giving me a reason
The speaker expresses gratitude for having a reason to change, possibly referring to a positive influence.
And a wife with forgiveness in her smile
His wife plays a role in his transformation, offering forgiveness and understanding through her smile.
Oh, I want this two hands to be rock steady
The speaker wants to be steadfast and reliable as he embraces the responsibility of parenthood.
As she's handing me our new born baby child
He envisions holding his newborn child as a significant and positive life moment.
It's time to break this chain that's been holding me down
Reiterating the determination to break free from the longstanding tradition.
Leave it laying on the ground
Emphasizing the decision to leave the metaphorical chain on the ground, symbolizing a commitment to change.
It's time to make a change, I've caused enough pain
Renewing the acknowledgment of causing pain and expressing a sincere desire for transformation.
Lord, won't You help me break this chain
Reiterating the plea for divine assistance in breaking free from the tradition.
It's time to make a change, I'm tired of this pain
The speaker is tired of the emotional pain caused by the tradition and emphasizes the need for change.
Lord, won't You help me break this chain?
A heartfelt plea to the Lord for help in breaking the chain, underlining the urgency of the situation.
You made the sunshine and rain
A acknowledgment of the divine power and a plea for relief from the difficulties represented by the chain.
And You can wash away this pain
The speaker believes that divine intervention can wash away the pain associated with the tradition.
Lord, won't You help me break this chain
A final plea for the Lord's assistance in breaking free from the generational chain.
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