Sing along with the complete lyrics for Charli XCX’s new song “Chains Of Love.” See all the words from this track off the ‘Wuthering Heights’ project.
The lyrics for Charli XCX’s “Chains Of Love” present a vivid portrayal of a consuming and inescapable relationship. Fans can now learn the words for a full singalong experience. The English artist has consistently explored themes of intense emotion and romantic turmoil in her writing, from the defiant energy of “Break The Rules” to the complex dynamics in “Gone.”
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This new track leans into a darker, more visceral metaphor. The verse lyrics immediately establish a tone of intense sacrifice, with lines that depict extreme physical imagery to convey emotional dependency. The chorus words, repeating the central “chains of love” motif, clearly frame the connection as a form of imprisonment from which the narrator cannot break free.
The sense of suffocation and helplessness is palpable in the lyrical phrases, making it a powerful piece for vocal performance. The refrain’s simple, resigned declaration that the chains “won’t break” reinforces the song’s core theme of a bond that is both painful and permanent. Charli XCX’s lyricism often balances raw confession with pop sensibility, and “Chains Of Love” fits this pattern, offering memorable lines that resonate with the dramatic tension of the ‘Wuthering Heights’ concept.
Produced by Finn Keane
November 13, 2025
1 song, 3 minutes
℗ 2026 Charli XCX, Inc., under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I’d rather lay down in thorns
I’d rather drown in a stream
I’d rather light myself on fire
I’d rather wear all these scars
I’d rather watch my skin bleed
In the eye of your storm
(I can’t let go)
[Chorus]
Shattering like glass
Yes, they’re breaking up my heart
The chains of love are cruel
I shouldn’t feel like a prisoner
My face is turning blue
Can’t breathe without you here
The chains of love are cruel
I shouldn’t feel like a prisoner
[Verse 2]
No matter how hard I try
I’m here so permanently, yeah
And I wait for your call
(I can’t let go)
[Refrain]
I know the chains of love won’t break
I know the chains of love won’t break
[Chorus]
Shattering like glass
Yes, they’re breaking up my heart
The chains of love are cruel
I shouldn’t feel like a prisoner
My face is turning blue
I can’t breathe without you here
The chains of love are cruel
I shouldn’t feel like a prisoner
[Bridge]
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh
[Outro]
I know the chains of love won’t break
I know the chains of love won’t break
