Chains And Things
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
Woke up this morning
After another one of those crazy dreams
Oh nothing is going right this morning
The whole world is wrong it seems
Oh i guess it's the chain that bind me
I can't shake it loose these chains and things
Got to work this morning
Seems like everything is lost
I got a cold hearted wrong doing woman
And a slave driving ball
I can't loose these chains that bind me
Can't shake them loose these chains and things
Just can't loose these chains and things
Well you talk about hard luck and trouble
Seems to be my middle name
All the odds are against me
Yes i can only play a losing game
These chains that bind me
Can't lose these chains and things
Just can't loose these chains and things
Oh i would pack up and leave today people
But i ain't got nowhere to go
Ain't got money to buy a ticket
And i don't feel like walking anymore
These chains that bind me
I can't lose
I can't lose these chains and things
After another one of those crazy dreams
Oh nothing is going right this morning
The whole world is wrong it seems
Oh i guess it's the chain that bind me
I can't shake it loose these chains and things
Got to work this morning
Seems like everything is lost
I got a cold hearted wrong doing woman
And a slave driving ball
I can't loose these chains that bind me
Can't shake them loose these chains and things
Just can't loose these chains and things
Well you talk about hard luck and trouble
Seems to be my middle name
All the odds are against me
Yes i can only play a losing game
These chains that bind me
Can't lose these chains and things
Just can't loose these chains and things
Oh i would pack up and leave today people
But i ain't got nowhere to go
Ain't got money to buy a ticket
And i don't feel like walking anymore
These chains that bind me
I can't lose
I can't lose these chains and things
Chains And Things - King Crimson
Released in 1982 on the album *Discipline*, "Chains And Things" stands as a defining track in the progressive rock canon, showcasing the band's evolution into a more melodic and accessible sound. Led by guitarist Robert Fripp and bassist John Wetton, the song blends intricate guitar work with lush orchestral arrangements, characteristic of King Crimson's late-period style. The track explores themes of emotional entanglement and the weight of past relationships, delivered through a dynamic interplay between the band's members. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's ability to merge complex musical structures with poignant lyrical content, cementing their legacy in the genre.