Wake up to silence, the wires are tight
Tied to a system that kills out the light
Obey the voice, forget who you are
March to the beat of invisible scars
You pull the strings, but I won’t dance
Tearing the chains, I take my stance
No more control, I break the mold
Your throne of lies is growing cold
Eyes on the screen, truth redesigned
Feeding us comfort while stealing our minds
You speak in codes, a digital chain
Freedom dissolves in synthetic rain
You pull the strings, but I won’t dance
Tearing the chains, I take my stance
No more control, I break the mold
Your throne of lies is growing cold
Master of silence, dealer of pain
Your crown is cracking in acid rain
I am the virus you cannot cleanse
I am the ending you didn’t sense
Blood in the wires, sparks in the air
I rise from ruin, aware and prepared
Your empire trembles, built on deceit
Now feel the fire beneath your feet
You pulled the strings, but I won’t dance
I shattered the chains, this is my chance
No more control, I broke the mold
Now watch your kingdom burn and fold
- Lyricist
G500
- Composer
G500
- Producer
G500
- Songwriter
G500
- Programming
G500
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Chains of Control
G500
"Chains of Control" is a dark, introspective heavy metal track that explores the silent forces that bind us - societal expectations, internal fears, and invisible systems of control. Drawing influence from the golden era of 80s and 90s thrash and doom metal, this track delivers a modern reinterpretation of classic intensity, emotion, and rebellion.
The song begins with a haunting clean guitar progression, gradually giving way to thunderous distorted riffs and emotionally charged vocals. Lyrically, it reflects a battle within - the struggle to recognize and break free from the psychological chains that govern our lives. It's not just about resistance, but about awareness: questioning who we are when no one is watching, and what it takes to reclaim autonomy in a world of silent submission.
"Chains of Control" speaks to those who feel trapped - by norms, by trauma, by their own minds. The heavy yet melodic composition captures the weight of these emotions without losing the raw power that defines the genre. Listeners can expect a fusion of slow-burning atmosphere and explosive dynamic shifts, underpinned by cinematic progression and a deep sense of urgency.
The cover artwork features a skeletal figure gripping worn iron chains against a dramatic sky - a visual metaphor for entrapment and awakening. The imagery, like the music, is uncompromising and symbolic, echoing the album's core themes of darkness, tension, and inner revolt.
This track belongs in the lineage of emotionally-driven metal ballads - a space once carved out by iconic anthems of anguish and self-reflection. But rather than mimic the past, "Chains of Control" reimagines it through the lens of 2025: heavier, sharper, and more personal than ever before.
Whether you're a longtime metalhead or a new listener seeking meaning behind the noise, this is a song for those who resist quietly - and break loudly.
Can you feel the weight of the chain... or are you still unaware it exists?
