Chains
Chains of Emotional Turmoil: Soul Asylum's Reflection on Unrequited Love
Lyrics
The mirror on the wall it tells no lies
The mirror reflects the truth without deception.
And oh I don't like what I see
The speaker is unhappy with what they see in the mirror.
I see a woman there I watch her as she cries
Observing a woman in distress, but it's not the true self.
And the woman isn't really me
The woman in distress is not an accurate representation of the speaker.
But every day I get up, calm down, give up, hang around
Every day involves a cycle of emotions - getting up, calming down, giving up, and lingering in uncertainty.
Look for you, hold me, tender, set me free
Searching for someone, seeking comfort, and desiring freedom.
I need to feel you put your hands around me
Expressing a need for physical affection and closeness.
Day in, day out it's the same old story
Life seems monotonous, stuck in the same routine.
You're out there on your own
Addressing someone who is distant and detached.
Is he worth the price you pay
Questioning if the person is worth the emotional cost.
Got you in his chains
Suggesting the person is ensnared or controlled by someone else.
Will he set you free someday
Raising hope for eventual freedom from the entanglement.
I wish I didn't feel this way I can't get nothing done
Expressing emotional turmoil hindering productivity.
And all I want to do is go to sleep
A strong desire to escape through sleep.
Though I lie in bed for hours I cannot close my eyes
Despite lying in bed, unable to find peace and rest.
And lonely days turn into lonely weeks
Loneliness extending into prolonged periods.
But every day I get up, calm down, give up, hang around
Continuing the emotional cycle of seeking and giving up.
Look for you, tender, hold me, set me free
Seeking tenderness and freedom in a relationship.
I need to feel you put your hands around me
Expressing a deep need for physical connection.
Day in, day out, it's the same old story
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of the emotional struggle.
You're out there on your own
Reiterating the sense of solitude and separation.
Is he worth the price you pay
Raising questions about the value of the emotional toll.
Got you in his chains
Describing the person's influence as restrictive or binding.
Will he set you free someday
Hopeful for eventual liberation from the influence.
Every now and then I think things might be all right
Momentary optimism about the future.
And I think I see a light beyond the door
Seeing a positive change but it quickly fades.
Just as I approach it disappears again
Approaching a potential positive outcome that remains elusive.
And everything seems darker than before
Darkness and pessimism intensify.
But every day I get up, calm down, give up, hang around
Continuing the emotional struggle with daily routines.
Look for you, hold me, tender, set me free
Seeking comfort and freedom in a relationship.
I need to feel you put your hands around me
Expressing the strong desire for physical closeness.
Day in, day out, it's the same old story
Reiterating the repetitive and challenging nature of life.
You're out there on your own
Emphasizing the sense of isolation and questioning the cost.
Is he worth the price you pay
Raising doubts about the worthiness of the emotional investment.
Got you in his chains
Describing the person's influence as constraining or imprisoning.
Will he set you free someday
Expressing hope for eventual release from the influence.
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