Song Story - Break Out Of Chains by Bryan Duncan

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

How about a little subtext, a little allegory.  Some mind games maybe?  Or literally, breaking out of a bad situation.  This song has several levels to work with so take your choice.  Let the jazz infused arrangement provide the mood, the sense of abandonment guide you.
Posting begins next Thursday and Friday but late entries are always welcome.  Minimum of 500 words and suitable for all.
Now, where will you go with this?

LYRICS

Above me gather legions who've stood the test of time
A cloud they are who witness a master's grand design
I find myself surrounded, a threat on every side
I've just begun to suffer where greater men have died
To stand and face the challenge, to quench the fiery dart
Won't find your strength in numbers
In a struggle for the heart
The prisoner of your mind

Break out of chains,
Find the lock and turn the key
Break out of chains,
To know the truth will set you free

The lure of secret vices, integrity let slide
Discreet, misplaced affection, a self-indulgent pride
Addictive taste of power, the smell of sweet success
Whatever makes you stumble will be your only test
To stand and face the challenge, to quench the fiery dart
Won't find your strength in numbers
In a struggle for the heart
The prisoner of your mind

Break out of chains,
Find the lock and turn the key
Break out of chains,
Know the truth will set you free
Break out of chains,
One more time, now do it right
Break out of chains,
If I have to fight all night
Break out of chains

words and music by Bryan Duncan

Comments

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

EW this has lots of possibilities! I still have the other Song Story to catch up on . Yikes!