From the recording Gypsy Soul
Music and Lyrics: Kristen Long
Piano/Vocals/Syth Strings: Kristen Long
Cello/Bass: Rushad Eggleston
Drums: Walter Brewer
Lyrics
Chained To Your Dreams
Keep me out of your daydreams
Keep me out of your head
Keep me out of your every thought
Don't come to me when you're feeling lost
Keep me away from your pain
I don't need it here
I don't need it here, no
Keep me away from your tears
I don't need them here
I don't need to hear your crying
And talkin' 'bout everything you want
Everything you need
You've got a lock on me
Got me chained to your dreams
But I made up my mind
to be who I really am
I'm the kind of woman, don't need no man
Oh, you come back again
Year after year
Day after day
Kiss after kiss
You tell me how much you love me
You need me
"Oh Baby, I painted you a portrait" you say
Oh, but I know you only need my strength
My rope to hold to, while you drown
And I find myself sinking, unraveling
Drowning in your tears
I don't need to hear you crying
And talkin' 'bout everything you want
Everything you need
You've got a lock on me
Got me chained to your dreams
But I made up my mind
to be who I really am
I'm the kind of woman don't need no man