The core imagery—being "in chains" or "shackled and delivered"—symbolizes the invisible constraints of a relationship or a state of mind that prevents one from moving forward. The Sound of the Journey
To experience the full weight of these lyrics alongside the band's signature expansive sound, you can watch the fan-created lyric video here: The War On Drugs - In Chains ( Lyrics Video ) Loner Graphics YouTube• Oct 1, 2022 The War On Drugs - In Chains ( Lyrics Video )
The song's lyrical "story" isn't a linear plot but rather a sequence of vivid, impressionistic moments that capture the feeling of being trapped by one's own emotions and past: The core imagery—being "in chains" or "shackled and