Chains Around My Heart

Richard Marx

About Chains Around My Heart

Chains Around My Heart was a single by American singer songwriter Richard Marx, which was the last track of his third studio album Rush Street. The single reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


Year:
1991
5:42
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Out of my sight
But the vision is still the same
Out of my mind
But the memory remains unchanged
Stones thrown in anger hold twice the hurt
Return to sender could only make things worse

[Chorus]
Girl, you've got to break these chains around my heart
Cause I've been lonely too long
You've got to break these chains around my heart
So I can finally get on with my life

Don't ask me why
Why I've lived with this all alone
Locked up inside
And it's cutting me to the bone
Love is a stranger avoiding me
Beware of danger's the only sign I see

[Chorus]

Are you listening
Is there something that you'd like to say
Am I getting through
Are you just gonna leave me this way

Girl you've got to break these chains around my heart
Before it tears me in two
You've got to break these chains around my heart
That's all I am asking of you
You've got to break these chains around my heart
Cause I've been lonely too long
You've got to break these chains around my heart
So I can finally get on with my life

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Richard Marx

Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He had a stream of hit singles in the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Endless Summer Nights", "Right Here Waiting", "Now and Forever", and "Hazard". Although most of his major hit songs were slow ballads, many of his songs had a classic rock style, such as "Don't Mean Nothing", "Should've Known Better," "Satisfied," and "Too Late To Say Goodbye". Marx placed himself in the record books by being the first solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart (3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4). His record sales worldwide exceed 30 million. Aside from songs that he's writ… more »

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Written by: RICHARD MARX, FEE WAYBILL

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Chains Around My Heart" is a classic pop adult contemporary song.
Album Facts
The song is included in Richard Marx's third studio album, "Rush Street," which was released in 1991.
Billboard Chart Performances
"Chains Around My Heart" reached the 13th spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S in December 1992.
Song Duration
The song has a length of 5 minutes and 42 seconds.
Songwriting
The song was written by Richard Marx himself.
Personal Reflections
Richard Marx has mentioned that "Chains Around My Heart" is one of his favorite songs because it reflects deep personal feelings.
Emotional Message
The song conveys a story of heartbreak and struggle to let go of a past love, symbolized through the imagery of chains.
Musical Elements
The song incorporates a variety of musical elements, including a prominent keyboard melody, an expressive bass line, and Marx's powerful vocals.
Music Video
A music video was also produced for the song, featuring a narrative that complements the emotional tone of the song.
Legacy
Although not one of Marx's best-known hits, "Chains Around My Heart" has remained popular among his fan base and is considered one of his standout tracks from "Rush Street."
Live Performances
Richard Marx has performed this song live several times, and it is often a fan favorite at his concerts. The live performances often show off his vocal range and emotional connection to the song.
Production
The song was produced by Richard Marx and Humberto Gatica. Gatica is a well-known producer and engineer who has worked with artists such as Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, and Barbra Streisand.

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