I understand, I understand
I understand, I understand
Girl, I understand, I understand
See, I understand

You used to be the life of the party but now you walk with your head hung low
'Cause you ride your nerves like a Harley and it's obvious to those who know
Now you taken to wearing make up to hide the marks that wasn't there before
In your heart, you wanna break up
Can't find the nerve to walk out the door

Why don't you take those chains and break those chains?
No love should cause you so much pain
Why don't you walk away before it gets too late?
Leave him now (see I understand)
Love should never hurt

You should have left the first time that he hit you but instead you just stayed and cried
Your friends and family tried to tell you but you told them to mind their B.I
A career girl with a bright future, you had so much going on in your life
Since that man came along and abused you, your life has been everything but right
Two babies at home, you can't pay the damn loan
Girl, it's all wrong, you gotta move on
You say you really love him, I understand lady, but tell me

Why don't you take (take) those chains and break those chains?
No love should cause you so much pain
Why don't you walk away before it gets too late?
Leave him now (see I understand)
Love should never hurt

Why don't you leave that man, go on your own?
You're so fine, you are strong (you are strong)
Spread your wings, fly away (yeah)
Girl, don't cry another day (don't cry)
Don't give up, take a chance (take a chance)
Find your way, take a stand (take a stand)
You'll find that there's a better plan out there for you

Why don't you take those chains and break those chains?
No love should cause you so much pain
Why don't you walk away (walk away) before it gets too late?
Leave him now (see I understand)
Love should never hurt

Why don't you take those chains and break those chains?
No love should cause you so much pain (I understand what you're going through baby)
Why don't you walk (you should walk away) away?
Before it gets too late (before it gets too late)
Leave him now (it's gonna be alright)
Love should never hurt (it's gonna be alright)

Why don't you take (take 'em chains) those chains?
(Break 'em chains) and break those chains (let him go)
No love should cause you so much pain
Why don't you walk away before it gets too late?
Leave him now (see I understand)
Love should never hurt