Sounds Of Blackness - Chains

[trinea8383]

I love this song.

[escribe96]

It is two songs in one. The first part is called, CHAINS. It's the prelude to Optimistic on the ALBUM. It only lasts less than 1 minute, so, they were combined in this video. Most uploaded videos only show Optimistic. If you want CHAINS you have to view this video. It IS called Chains, just Optimistic is right after it!

[MyRollerskater]

If you read the right Book you would know why there are chains and only who can brake them.

[skeheens1]

funky as hell but so full of hope!

[curtisjack19]

Man this song really haelped me out,everytime i felt down or want to give up,this song kept me fighting and holding on.Love this song so much.

[jaydiarae]

Their latest song "Fly Again" w/ Jamecia Bennett is FIERCE.

[misterjgl]

@alfreida80 I agree I have been looking for this video for the pass couple of days

[lavoski75]

love this song!! wow!!! 20 years? song still gets me inspired

[DemoiselleMusique23]

Actually, the beginning is called chains and then the rest of the song is Optimistic. On the CD, Chains is the intro and then it goes right into Optimistic like it does in the video...lol ^_^

[alfreida80]

Vevo, how can you label this groups most popular song incorrectly? This video should have over 1 million views, but because you labeled it wrong, people can't find it.

[workitjtworkit]

Psalm 37:3-5 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. (King James Version)

[clarksisterlover]

thank God for my parents exposing me to this great music as a child ......im still inspired by their ministry! !

[clgil77]

Hard to believe this song is 20 years old but its still as relevant today as was then, even more now actually. With all the stuff with the economy, crime, and uncertainty. You can STILL WIN. NEVER SAY DIE!! Follow your dreams yaw.

[TheSexyness20]

I am a recovering alcoholic, liar, and thief and this song is the reason why I turned my life around! I was on the verge of committing a crime in my home when the radio said there is a new song by Sounds of Blackness called Optimistic and after the song was finished, I completely turned my life around. This song gets me through the day and the night and this song along with God will always be my strength. I LOVE THIS SONG FOREVER!

[GodsMusic4ALL]

@TheSexyness20 Thank God, Bless you

[atpwannabe]

@TheSexyness20 - You are not alone. There are alot of people out there that are like us. Our LORD bids us to follow him.....many roads are taken, but one journey and one destination. I firmly believe that It is in the following that we are transformed. All the best.

[Youngslady]

@TheSexyness20 Wonderful to hear. Keep sharing your life story with others it is a blessing.... And keep your head to the sky!!!

[ebbiesart]

How can music go from "Be Optimistic" to "S&M?" What has happened to us as a people? We used to try to make things better, but now its like "Every man/woman for themselves". God help us. What is wrong with the world today?

[jstbeinme08]

Good memories...I used to love dis song, still do...an it's not CHAINS VEVO...Get it right this a classic right here!!! OPTIMISTIC

[raynard7]

Happy Birthday Ms. Keisha Raines!

[bigdaddynumbah1]

I've been looking high and low for Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic's official music video...only to find out it was incorrectly named as Chains. VEVO, get your shit together!

[kelvinmcphatter25]

ohhhh yea

[Persillaz]

This reminds me of the good old days!

[Malleolust]

Seriously, VEVO. Wth does Britney friggin' Spears have to do with Sounds of Blackness?? Good God.

[lloyd614]

@Malleolust LOL!!!! RIGHT!!!!!

[richyungelex1]

THANK YOU SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS FOR LIFTING ME TONIGHT. THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME TO FORGIVE MY NATION. YES I AM MY BROTHER AND SISTERS KEEPER AND AS I DO GOD WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP ME

POWER STILL TO THE PEOPLE. THANK YOU LORD GOD JESUS CHRIST

[shespeakstroof]

I like this...can you post the one about the blues. I think it's called The Blues People. Not very sure of the title but it's on the same cd as this.

[ladycat629]

This song is DEEP.....love the vocal arrangements

[DaMostEnigmatic]

I thank them for making this song, it will never get old and can give me courage each day, especially as a young black male

[mrg1850]

Song is called "Optimistic" .....please dont make that mistake again.

[punkprincessv]

Music is like a friend, who keeps us alive through hard times. Let's promote this kind of positive music instead of songs like "What the Hell", "S&M", "I Kissed A Girl"

[missmonae3000]

True words. Love this song!!

[Yin157]

But yes, I have to admit, at the beginning of the video, the musical selection was called "Chains" but then it turns into "Optimistic"

[Revolutionary36]

I miss the 90's music. it was a time when we were starting to turn the corner in upward mobility. Our music, our culture, the positive images all seemed to disappear when the new millennium came. What happened?

[suburbannegro411]

:08 MOM!

[shinsama3333]

wish i had this song around earlier...Peace

[skoolkhiid]

I luv this song cuz it gives a message that we can do anything as long as you got hope<3

[catolog96]

just because they're holding chains in the beginning don't mean that's the name of the song!

[townbuisness98]

THIS SONG MAKES ME SAD, IT SEEMS LIKE US BLACK FOLKS GAVE UP ON OURSELVES IMO

[pinkfairydust1]

I was made redundant from my teaching job in January. I just kept going to the dump of a Job centre listening to their rudeness and abuse playing this track over and over and even now I am back in work it remains me not to let the bastrads get to you.

[roxanne30303]

This album changed my life FOREVER! I think it's 1990? Definitely gave me strength...still does. :-)

[SGlover1]

You might not believe this but they would play this in the clubs in Philly!!!! The dance floor would get packed when this song came on!

[japrphilly]

@SGlover1 I can believe it !!!!

[Yin157]

This song isn't called "Chains" It's called Optimistic. XD

[Elisabeth1903]

@Yin157 The first part until 1.00 is called 'Chains'!

[Yin157]

@Elisabeth1903 Yes, that is right. My bad

[Coolbird00]

@Yin157 I HATE VEVO TOO.

[martcogis]

@Yin157 actually there are two songs: "Chains" followed by "Optimistic"

[cincynigga]

@Yin157 Right lol Chains is track 1

[chochief]

yes

[leticiabuckner1]

This song is helping me right now. The struggle only makes me stronger. There is higher power controlling the universe. NOT MAN!! Praise GOD!!!

[skankman2006]

i luv dis straight from NW London

[incdogrobber]

Tears fall f/ my eyes w/ this stirring vocal.

[townbuisness98]

@incdogrobber I FEEL YOU , FOR ME IT JUST REMINDS ME HOW MUCH THINGS HAVE CHANGED AND WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, THE STRUGGLE .

[Specialdark23]

Thanks for the long version!

[oleold]

This Song is one of those songs that can get you through a tough day and very spiritual with God everything is possible.