This song is about the importance of self-respect, personal responsibility, and earning one's place through hard work and integrity rather than envy or tearing others down. It emphasizes that true equality comes from building oneself up and creating opportunities through effort, not by demanding handouts or blaming others. The lyrics advocate for empowerment through creation, resilience, and rising above challenges, with a rejection of parasitic behavior or redistribution as a means to fairness. The recurring themes of "respect over chains" and "lifting yourself high" underscore the value of individual growth and forging a brighter future through personal initiative and vision.

Respect Over Chains

🔥 MYTHREND 
🤘🏻 Epic fantasy metal opera
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📀 Book One - Nov. 2025
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Winnipeg composer, retired from the farm, still chasing meaning in melody. My work lives where TV cues meet YouTube soundscapes, with a few albums in between. Built in Mixcraft Pro, fuelled by late-night coffee, stubborn curiosity, and a Stoic’s sense of timing. Also writing on politics, history, and philosophy, because sound isn’t my only instrument.

Respect Over Chains

Wayne Mathison