Back on the Chain Gang
Rediscovering Love's Triumphs: Back on Life's Journey
Lyrics
I found a picture of you, o-o-oh, o-o-oh
I discovered a picture of you, expressing a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence.
You had hijacked my world at night
You had taken control of my world during the nighttime.
To a place in the past we´ve been passed out of, o-o-oh, o-o-oh
Referencing a past experience that we've moved beyond.
Now we´re back in the fight
We're now engaged in a struggle or conflict.
We´re back on the train, yeah(ho-ah)
We've returned to a certain path or routine (symbolized by the train).
O-oh, back on the chain gang(ho-ah)
We're back to enduring hardships or constraints (symbolized by the chain gang).
Circumstance beyond our control, o-o-oh, o-o-oh
Events or situations beyond our control.
The phone, TV and the news of the world
Modern communication and media invading our lives.
Got in the house like a pigeon from Hell, o-o-oh, o-o-oh
The intrusion of negativity and chaos into our lives.
Threw sand in our eyes and descended like flies
Being blinded and disturbed by negative influences.
And put us back on the train, yeah(ho-ah)
We're forced back onto a particular path or situation.
O-oh, back on the chain gang(ho-ah)
Reiteration of returning to a constrained or difficult situation.
The powers that be
The controlling authorities or systems.
That force us to live like we do
These forces compel us to live a certain way.
Bring me to my knees
This makes me feel powerless and broken.
When I see what they´ve done to you
Seeing the impact of these forces on you is heartbreaking.
Well, I´ll die as I stand here today
Expressing a willingness to fight against these forces.
Knowing that deep in my heart
Believing that these controlling powers will eventually face consequences.
They´ll fall to ruin one day
Confidence in the eventual downfall of these controlling forces.
For making us part
Blaming these forces for separating us.
I found a picture of you, o-o-oh, o-o-oh
Recalling a joyful past moment represented by finding your picture.
Those were the happiest days of my life
Describing the past as the happiest days.
Like a break in the battle was your part, o-o-oh, o-o-oh
Comparing your presence to a moment of respite in life's struggles.
In the wretched life of a lonely heart
Your role in alleviating the loneliness in a difficult life.
Now I´m back on the train, yeah(ho-ah)
A repetition of returning to a particular path or situation.
O-oh, back on the chain gang(ho-ah)
Reiteration of enduring hardships or constraints.
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