Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang (Official Music Video)

Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang (Official Music Video)

Official music video for 'Back on the Chain Gang' by The Pretenders.

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Lyrics:

I found a picture of you, oh oh oh oh
What hijacked my world that night
To a place in the past
We've been cast out of? oh oh oh oh
Now we're back in the fight
We're back on the train
Oh, back on the chain gang

A circumstance beyond our control, oh oh oh oh
The phone, the tv and the news of the world
Got in the house like a pigeon from hell, oh oh oh oh
Threw sand in our eyes and descended like flies
Put us back on the train
Oh, back on the chain gang

The powers that be
That force us to live like we do
Bring me to my knees
When I see what they've done to you
But I'll die as I stand here today
Knowing that deep in my heart
They'll fall to ruin one day
For making us part

I found a picture of you, oh oh oh oh
Those were the happiest days of my life
Like a break in the battle was your part, oh oh oh oh
In the wretched life of a lonely heart
Now we're back on the train
Oh, back on the chain gang

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[conradlawrence]

The Pretenders are in heavy rotation on my music device. 2024 She has the sexiest voice of all time.

[ike]

What in this I'm 64. I sometimes feel old, and sometimes feel like a kid, but the one thing that remains constant is the music. I can listen to a song I have heard and maybe even never really connected then can't get it out of my head. Play it over and over. For days. Months! I'm learning to play the bass at 64 just 'cause! Then someone looked pretty cool playing the mandoline, so I'm learning it, too. My neighbor just gave me a cool electric guitar and amp, so I'm learning 6 string, too! LOL. I'll never get ANY of them, but love the music, the trying, the Bring back the 70's and 80's? Nope. They're HERE,

[itsnotthesamething]

Whew! What a blast! It's insane how old we get, so fast. Seems like I was 20 yesterday. Suddenly, I'm 60! How did this happen??? I love this music.

[daniellem]

I love this song. So many great aspects including a catchy baseline. God, do I miss the eighties.

[LivingSensible]

She even says it in the second half of the song " Those were the best days of my life ", and I say, ohhhh yes, indeed, and the most beautiful too ❤❤❤👍👏👍

[jeanbrigue]

A simple rock song with a basic chorus, what expected more ?
But it is absolutely genious, never can't get enough of that, and Chrissie Hynde, what a voice !

[JF-xqfr]

I'm 56. I experienced joy when this dropped in 1982, and a very deep bittersweet melancholy watching it now. It reminds me of how much we have lost, from a time despite having mountains of troubles and terrible problems, still felt hopeful and optimistic - And so much cooler and real.

[jayman]

Circumstance beyond our control, The powers that be force us to live like we do! Two very powerful lines that hit home way different in my 50, s then when this masterpiece dropped! Beautiful Chrissy❤

[muffsmercury]

The song was dedicated to the late James Honeyman-Scott who died before this was recorded. Former bandmate Pete Farndon died around the time this song peaked. All 1983 songs seems like yesterday. I got out the old MTV videos on DVD and started watching them. What a year for music !! Many of these classics bring me to tears (happy ones) these days.

[alfmcguffin]

In a way I have always been in love with Chrissie. On this video she is gorgeous, with a natural and wild beauty ❤

[lynnegoesup]

I'm 71, whoo hoo, and I love this song. It's a mix of sadness, fond memories, regret, but ultimately lasting love that can't be taken away. The message being Love conquers all.

[caritas]

The happiest days of my life... Nostalgia? No, they truly were, the good old days.

Timeless

[allanlazaro]

I'm 53 so fortunate to experience the era of 80's...the more you live the more you love..greetings from Philippines

[MrMaster]

😃 I forgot about this little gem
Thank You Youtube 🙂👍

[dannythomson]

40yrs later and i am still listening to the Pretenders. some music just gets better as we age.

[GeraldWilson-pedn]

Listening right now in 2025. 👍 who is WITH ME TOO??!!! 🎸

[BrianCenti-jd]

Born in 62, still love this group and especially Chrissy. She always looked great in my eyes
I miss the 80's 😅

[juRa]

Brings me back to the 80s. Life was simpler then.

[toddforhetz]

This takes me back to warm summer days without a care in the world ! Summers filled with camping trips with friends, laying out at the pool, and going to water slides ! Life was SO fun and stress free. I miss the 80's and the 'days of my youth'. Songs bring those great memories flooding back and filling my eyes with tears, , , , remembering....

[joannalyons]

I found a picture of you....those were the happiest days of my life. I hope we all have a memory like that!