This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
In the land of the lost horizon
Where the queen lies dark and cold
And when the stars won't shine, then the story's told yeah
When the world was milk and honey
And the magic was strong and true
Then the strange ones came and the people knew
That the chains are on
That the chains are on
My, my, my in the land of no tomorrow
Where you pray just to end each day
And your life just slowly melts away
Each day you hear the sand as it moves and whispers
Come and sail on my golden sea
Maybe one day you'll be just like me and that's free
But still your chains are on
Yes your chains are on
Still your chains are on
You've seen them walking on the water
You've seen flying through the sky
They were frightening in the darkness
They had rainbows in their eyes
When the world was milk and honey
And the magic was strong and true
The the strange ones came and the people knew
Yeah that the chains are on
(That the chains are on)
That the chains are on in the land of the lost horizon
Where the chains are on
In the land of world was milk and honey
Still your chains are on
Where the queen lies dark and lonely
Still the chains are on
And the world was new and magic
But the chains are on, and the chains are on
Oh the chains are on
Yeah the chains are on, oh the chains are on
And the chains are on, see them walking on the water
And the chains are on, see them flying through the sky
They we're frightening in the darkness (yes chains are on)
They had rainbows in their eyes (the chains are on)
Where the queen lies dark and cold
And when the stars won't shine, then the story's told yeah
When the world was milk and honey
And the magic was strong and true
Then the strange ones came and the people knew
That the chains are on
That the chains are on
My, my, my in the land of no tomorrow
Where you pray just to end each day
And your life just slowly melts away
Each day you hear the sand as it moves and whispers
Come and sail on my golden sea
Maybe one day you'll be just like me and that's free
But still your chains are on
Yes your chains are on
Still your chains are on
You've seen them walking on the water
You've seen flying through the sky
They were frightening in the darkness
They had rainbows in their eyes
When the world was milk and honey
And the magic was strong and true
The the strange ones came and the people knew
Yeah that the chains are on
(That the chains are on)
That the chains are on in the land of the lost horizon
Where the chains are on
In the land of world was milk and honey
Still your chains are on
Where the queen lies dark and lonely
Still the chains are on
And the world was new and magic
But the chains are on, and the chains are on
Oh the chains are on
Yeah the chains are on, oh the chains are on
And the chains are on, see them walking on the water
And the chains are on, see them flying through the sky
They we're frightening in the darkness (yes chains are on)
They had rainbows in their eyes (the chains are on)
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Egypt (The Chains Are On) Lyrics as written by Ronnie James Dio Jimmy Bain
Lyrics © VINCENT APPICE D/B/A APPICE MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think it is mainly about the Jewish people in a way. Because I recall in the bible something about a land of MILK AND HONEY, or the jewish promise land. They were enslaved countless times from the point they first became a civilization of nomads(I believe thats the right term).
when the song said "they had rainbows in their eyes" that means they had hope.
"Each day you hear the sand as it moves and whispers Come and sail on my golden sea Maybe one day you'll be just like me...and that's free" I believe that it means that it is tempting to run away and become a people of nomads, because the jewish people were nomads for years and years, and almost never had a home(until they got isreal...then got it stolen away from them, correct me if im wrong)
But I could also be wrong, I think it might also have to do with what old rocker4ever said.