Chain Breaker
Breaking Chains of Injustice: A Soulful Reflection
Lyrics
The chain breaker blues
The singer is experiencing the blues associated with being a chain breaker.
Can't get through to you
There is difficulty in communicating with someone.
The chain breaker blues
Reiteration of the struggle with the blues of breaking chains.
Can't get through to you
Continuation of the challenge in reaching or connecting with someone.
My love is on the other side
The singer's love or significant connection is distant or inaccessible.
I know what the hell to do
The singer is uncertain about what action to take in the situation.
Fighting your dogs
The singer is metaphorically facing challenges and obstacles, perhaps in life.
Getting bit every day
Encountering difficulties and setbacks regularly.
They say stick to your singing Johnny
Advice to stick to singing as a means to overcome challenges.
And you will be OK
Singing is presented as a coping mechanism for overcoming difficulties.
The chain breaker blues
Reiteration of the struggles associated with being a chain breaker.
Can't get through to you
Continuation of the challenge in communicating or reaching someone.
My love is on the other side
Restating that the singer's love or connection is out of reach.
I know what the hell to do
Reiterating the uncertainty about what actions to take in the given circumstances.
Can you hear yourself
A rhetorical question asking if the person is aware of their own words and actions.
Do you know what you say
Querying the sanity of the person and their use of language.
Are you crazy like a fool
Suggesting that the person may be acting irrationally or foolishly.
Using that mouth to pray
Using the mouth for prayer is criticized or questioned.
Chain breaker blues
Reiteration of the struggles associated with being a chain breaker.
Can't get through to you
Continuation of the challenge in connecting with someone.
My love is on the other side
Repeating that the singer's love or connection is inaccessible.
I know what the hell to do
Reiterating the uncertainty about what actions to take in the given circumstances.
People of great character
People with admirable qualities struggle to progress due to racial discrimination.
Can't seem to advance
Expressing the difficulty faced by individuals of great character in advancing.
Cause the color of their skin
Highlighting racial discrimination as a significant hindrance to success.
There ain't a fighting chance
Emphasizing the limited chances of success for individuals based on their skin color.
Chain breaker blues
Reiteration of the struggles associated with being a chain breaker.
Can't get through to you
Continuation of the challenge in connecting with someone.
My love is on the other side
Repeating that the singer's love or connection is out of reach.
And I know what the hell to do
Reiterating the uncertainty about what actions to take in the given circumstances.
You say I'm a criminal
The singer is accused of being a criminal for questioning the Klan.
Cause I question your Klan
Addressing the repercussions of questioning or challenging a group like the Klan.
The constitution states that
Referring to the constitutional principle of equality for all individuals.
We are all equal man
Asserting that everyone is equal, as stated in the constitution.
Chain breaker blues
Reiteration of the struggles associated with being a chain breaker.
Can't get through to you
Continuation of the challenge in connecting with someone.
My love is on the other side
Repeating that the singer's love or connection is inaccessible.
And I know what the hell to do
Reiterating the uncertainty about what actions to take in the given circumstances.
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