Cal Scruby's 'Broken Chains' is a powerful hip-hop track that shines a light on the lesser-spoken issue of men trapped in abusive relationships. With raw lyrics and a soulful beat, Scruby narrates the painful struggles and emotional turmoil experienced by men who find themselves in these toxic dynamics, highlighting the difficulty of breaking free.
[Intro]
Yeah... It's tough out here, man...
[Chorus]
Broken chains, broken hearts, broken minds in the dark
He can't break away, she's pulling the strings
Caught in the pain, oh, these broken chains
[Verse 1]
He met her on a high, now he’s sinking low
Whispers in his ear, said she loved him so
But behind closed doors, it’s a different show
Bruises hidden deep, only he would know
Used to be a fighter, now he's feeling weak
Silent through the screams, never dared to speak
She plays him like a puppet, makes his soul feel bleak
Every single night, it feels so bleak
[Pre-Chorus]
Friends say to leave but they don't understand
She's got a grip tighter than a steel band
His dreams are the prison, her words are the land
Lost in the forest, can't see where to stand
[Chorus]
Broken chains, broken hearts, broken minds in the dark
He can't break away, she's pulling the strings
Caught in the pain, oh, these broken chains
[Verse 2]
Waking up each morning feels like another war
Tip-toe through the house, can't take it anymore
Her smile in public is a perfect façade
Behind closed curtains, it's a cold barrage
He donates his heart, only getting scars
Wishes on a star, feeling trapped in bars
Her poison makes him weak, can't heal the mar
Love turned to chains, left a permanent scar
[Pre-Chorus]
Friends say to leave but they don't understand
She's got a grip tighter than a steel band
His dreams are the prison, her words are the land
Lost in the forest, can't see where to stand
[Chorus]
Broken chains, broken hearts, broken minds in the dark
He can't break away, she's pulling the strings
Caught in the pain, oh, these broken chains
[Bridge]
He sees a light, it's faint but real
A chance to escape, a chance to heal
He knows it ain't easy, but he's got a feel
Breaking those chains, making that deal
[Chorus]
Broken chains, broken hearts, broken minds in the dark
He can't break away, she's pulling the strings
Caught in the pain, oh, these broken chains
[Outro]
Yeah, he's gonna break free, gonna find his way
Leave behind the night, looking for the day
No more broken chains, he's walking away
No more broken chains, he's walking away
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It's about bad relationships men getting beat by women and how hard it is to get out
Cal scruby