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Stay Free
Ashford & Simpson Lyrics


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You like to watch the clouds drifting
'Cause you feel some kind of kindred
Won't tell nobody what you're into
Spend lots of time dreaming
All through the day
When love look in your eyes you turn away

You like to stay free
That's what you told me
That's all in life you ever want to be
You like to stay free
Standing in my face you said to me
No one would ever fill the space
Stay free
Stay free

You like to sit high on a hill
Count the daisies in the field
It's your own way of playing solitaire
You won't answer no question
Or say where you've been
The last thing you think you need is a friend

You like to stay free
That's what you told me
That's all in life you ever wanna be
You like to stay free
Such a pretty face
There ought to be somebody there to fill the space
Stay free
Stay free
Stay free
Stay free

Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha
Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha

Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha
Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha

You must be some special kind of breed
I could tell from the life that you need
If that's to be your destiny
Gotta feel it, you gonna be lo-o-o-o-o-o-onely
You gonna be lo-o-o-o-o-o-onely
If you stay free, stay free, stay free

That's what you told me
That's all in life you ever want to be
If you stay free
Standing in my face you said to me
No one would ever fill the space

Stay free, stay free

Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha
Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha

Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha
Independent
Ha, ha, ha, ha

You like to stay free
That's what you told me
You like to stay free, (free, free)
Don't want
Don't want nobody
You like to stay free

Overall Meaning

The song "Stay Free" by Ashford & Simpson is about a person who loves their independence, freedom and solitude. The opening lines of the song describe how this person feels a connection to the clouds and spends a lot of time dreaming. They don't reveal much about themselves and don't want anyone to know what they like. The person likes sitting on a hill, counting daisies and playing solitaire. They avoid answering questions, and the last thing they think they need is a friend.


The chorus repeats the phrase "you like to stay free" several times and establishes the theme of the song. The other person in the song, who it is addressed to, is trying to convince the person who likes to stay free that they need someone to fill the spaces in their life. The other person believes that this kind of lifestyle will lead to loneliness and that it's not what the special breed of person who likes to stay free, in the song, deserves.


"Stay Free" is a song that celebrates individuality and independence, but it also suggests that being completely alone without human connection can lead to loneliness. The song is a reminder of the importance of having people in our lives who care for us and support us.


Line by Line Meaning

You like to watch the clouds drifting
You enjoy slowing down and relaxing as you watch the clouds passing by


'Cause you feel some kind of kindred
You feel connected with the world and appreciate its beauty


Won't tell nobody what you're into
You are a private person who prefers to keep your interests and passions to yourself


Spend lots of time dreaming
You have a vivid imagination and like to spend time fantasizing


All through the day
Your mind is often lost in your own thoughts, daydreams, and musings


When love look in your eyes you turn away
You are afraid of emotional intimacy and prefer to keep your distance


You like to stay free
You value your independence above all and want to remain free from dependence


That's what you told me
You have been open about your desire to remain free and independent


That's all in life you ever want to be
You are content with your current state of being and desire nothing more than independence


Standing in my face you said to me
You confronted someone and expressed your desire to remain free


No one would ever fill the space
You feel that no one else can fulfill the role or place that you hold in your life


You like to sit high on a hill
You enjoy taking in the beautiful view from a high perspective


Count the daisies in the field
You take pleasure in the small details and little things in life


It's your own way of playing solitaire
You find solace in being alone and enjoying your own company


You won't answer no question
You are evasive and avoid answering questions, preferring to keep things to yourself


Or say where you've been
You prefer to be discreet about your whereabouts and activities


The last thing you think you need is a friend
You do not feel the need for companionship or friendship in your life


Such a pretty face
People see your exterior beauty and assume you have everything you could ever want or need in life


There ought to be somebody there to fill the space
People assume that someone else should be in your life to accompany you and add meaning


Stay free
You reiterate your desire and value for freedom and independence


Independent Ha, ha, ha, ha
You find humor in your unconventional lifestyle and the reactions of others to it


You must be some special kind of breed
Others marvel at your unique qualities and characteristics


I could tell from the life that you need
It is apparent from your actions and words that you prefer to live a life of independence


If that's to be your destiny
If living a life of independence is truly what you want


Gotta feel it, you gonna be lo-o-o-o-o-o-onely
You must realize and accept that your desire for independence might make you lonely


If you stay free, stay free, stay free
If you choose to remain independent, you must be prepared to be alone


Don't want nobody
You are content with being alone and don't need anyone else in your life




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