Ties That Bind – English Lyrics

• By: Alter Bridge

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music can be an exciting journey, and 'Ties That Bind' by Alter Bridge offers a powerful entry point into English. The song's clear and direct lyrics about breaking free from control provide a great opportunity to understand strong verbs and emotional expressions. Its energetic and anthemic style makes the language memorable and impactful, allowing you to connect with the raw emotion of rock music while expanding your vocabulary.

[English]

I tear on the leash

That keeps me contained and controlled

Let me go

I want to break free

And bite my way out of this hole

One last hope

To rise and break away

Above the faded line

Way beyond the ties that bind

This I know

The risk is worth the gain

It's worth the sacrifice

Way beyond the ties that bind

...

I run but the chains

Pull me right back to the floor

You control

I rattle the cage

I won't be your slave anymore

One last hope

To rise and break away

Above the faded line

Way beyond the ties that bind

This I know

The risk is worth the gain

It's worth the sacrifice

Way beyond the ties that bind

...

You broke me into pieces

Don't tell me what to be

Damn you all, I'm gonna find my way

...

One last hope

To rise and break away

Above the faded line

Way beyond the ties that bind

This I know

The risk is worth the gain

It's worth the sacrifice

Way beyond the ties that bind

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tear /tɪər/ B1	noun - a drop of liquid from the eye verb - to pull apart or split
contain /kənˈteɪn/ B1	verb - to hold or include within
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces
want /wɑːnt/ A2	verb - to desire to have or do something
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B1	verb - to break free from confinement
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - expectation of a positive outcome verb - to desire positively for something to happen
rise /raɪz/ B1	verb - to move upward
breakaway /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/ C1	noun - an act of escaping from a group or control
fade /feɪd/ B2	verb - to gradually disappear or lose brightness
bind /baɪnd/ B2	verb - to tie or fasten
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of information
risk /rɪsk/ B2	noun - the possibility of danger or loss
gain /ɡeɪn/ B2	verb - to obtain or increase
sacrifice /ˈsækrəfaɪs/ C1	noun - an act of giving up something valuable verb - to give up something for a purpose