"Chains No More" is a soulful blues ballad, telling the emotional journey of a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship. Her partner, consumed by alcohol and anger, repeatedly harms her emotionally and physically. Despite her attempts to hold onto the man he once was, she realizes she must save herself. As the song progresses, she finds the strength to leave, walking away from fear and shame into a life of self-respect and freedom. Each verse chronicles her transformation—from silent suffering to empowered independence. The powerful chorus celebrates her breaking free, while the final lines deliver a hopeful message: she is no longer afraid of love, because she has reclaimed her voice and her future.

Lyrics:
[instrumental intro – slow blues piano and smoky horns]

[verse 1]
He came home late with fire in his eyes,
Whiskey on his breath, spillin’ bitter lies.
Love turned to fear behind closed doors,
Each word he spoke cut deeper than before.
I wore his ring, I wore his name—
But all I got was hurt and shame.

[instrumental 1 – slow guitar blues solo with echoing notes]

[verse 2]
I cried in silence, bruises in my soul,
Dreamin’ of a day I could feel whole.
He’d say he’s sorry, bring me flowers and a smile,
Then break me down again in a little while.
I tried to save the man he used to be—
But I forgot to rescue me.

[instrumental 2 – low brass section with soft organ backing]

[chorus]
No more tears fallin’ on the floor,
No more beggin’, no locked door.
I packed my heart, walked out that night—
Found my voice, found my light.
I ain't his girl, ain't his prize—
I’m a woman with fire in her eyes.

[instrumental 3 – Hammond organ groove with deep bass riff]

[verse 3]
The sun came up, I hit that road,
With every mile, I dropped the load.
No looking back, no turning round,
Just heels on pavement and freedom’s sound.
Took off the chains, broke the spell—
Left that hurt where the devil dwells.

[instrumental 4 – crying blues guitar with reverb and gospel hums]

[verse 4]
Now I dance slow in the morning rain,
Washed in peace, no trace of pain.
My heart beats wild, my spirit sings,
I wear no chains, I wear no rings.
I’m not the girl who used to plead—
I’m the fire, I’m the seed.

[instrumental 5 – piano riff with soft tambourine and upright bass]

[bridge]
All the nights I prayed in vain,
Now I walk through a world reclaimed.
Took my sorrow, turned it gold—
I found myself in stories bold.

[instrumental 6 – mellow saxophone solo with slow backing band]

[chorus – reprise]
No more bruises dressed in lace,
No more lies I have to face.
I rose from ashes, soft but strong—
This girl’s been caged for far too long.
I ain't his shadow, ain’t his shore—
I’m alive, and I’m chains no more.

[instrumental 7 – emotional gospel organ, female backing choir builds up slowly]

[sung outro – with soft background harmonies]
Now I rise with the morning sun,
What he broke, I have begun.
With open skies and an open door—
I’m not afraid of love no more.
I’m not afraid of love… no more.

[instrumental 8 – final fade out with horns, gospel voices, and piano glissando]


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