Release Me
Oh Laura Lyrics
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I am a growin' force you kept in place
I am a tree reachin' for the sun
Please don't hold me down
Please don't hold me down
I am a rollin' wave without the motion
A glass of water longing for the ocean
I am an asphalt flower breakin' free but you keep stoppin' me
Release me
Release me
I am the rain that's coming down on you
That you shielded yourself from with a roof
I am the fire burnin' desperately but you're controllin' me
Release me
Release me
The lyrics of the song Release Me by Oh Laura express an urgent plea from the songwriter to let go of the control that is being exerted on her. The singer symbolizes her feelings with natural elements such as a tree reaching for the sun, a rolling wave without motion, and rain coming down on someone. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and being trapped, with a desire to break free and live freely.
The first verse starts with the lyrics: "I am the wilderness locked in a cage, I am a growin' force you kept in place". This portrays the artist as being trapped and unable to fully flourish because of someone's control. The artist then compares herself to "a tree reaching for the sun" and pleads with them not to hold her down. The second verse of the song contains lyrics such as "I am an asphalt flower breakin' free but you keep stoppin' me". The asphalt flower symbolizes a plant that is trying to survive in a harsh environment, but is still being prevented from breaking free.
Overall, Release Me by Oh Laura is a powerful song that communicates the need for freedom and self-expression. The lyrics express a deep-seated struggle that many people can relate to, as they try to overcome the restrictions that hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the wilderness locked in a cage
I feel trapped and unable to express myself or explore my full potential, like a wild animal in captivity
I am a growin' force you kept in place
I have the potential to thrive and grow, but you've held me back and prevented me from reaching my full potential
I am a tree reachin' for the sun
Just as a tree needs sunlight to survive and thrive, I need the freedom to reach towards my goals and pursue my dreams
Please don't hold me down
I'm pleading with you to let go of the control you have over my life and allow me to be free
I am a rollin' wave without the motion
Although I may appear as though I'm making progress, I feel stuck in a state of limbo and unable to move forward
A glass of water longing for the ocean
Like a glass of water that longs to be part of the vast ocean, I long to be free and fully experience all that life has to offer
I am an asphalt flower breakin' free but you keep stoppin' me
Despite my efforts to break free from the constraints that hold me back, you continue to hinder and obstruct my progress
Release me
I'm begging you to let me go and allow me to pursue my own path in life
I am the rain that's coming down on you
In contrast to the sheltered life you lead, I am the force of nature that will disrupt your routine and challenge your preconceptions
That you shielded yourself from with a roof
You've taken steps to protect yourself from the challenges and difficulties that life presents, but I am the rain that will find a way through and force you to confront them
I am the fire burnin' desperately but you're controllin' me
I am full of passion and energy, but you're preventing me from fully expressing myself and sharing my gifts with the world
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlsson Westfelt, Erik Olof Althoff, Nils Johan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@neilwaters7543
My daughter who passed away in 2009 on Valentines day put me onto this song, even more important today with the current state of dilemma we see ourselves facing....
@anselmgolden8286
Bless you, and your daughter.
🙏✨💗💗✨🙏
@neilwaters7543
@@anselmgolden8286 xxx
@anselmgolden8286
14 years, almost, my friend.
🙏✨🎶💗🎶✨🙏
@neilwaters7543
@@anselmgolden8286 yeah it is. One more sleep. She was only 17. Soon she will be passed for longer than she was here. That will be weird. She hung around for 3 years after she passed before she moved on. That made it easier...😉
@anselmgolden8286
@@neilwaters7543
Bless you both, my friend.
Thinking of you.
✨💗✨💗✨
@michaelnguyen6068
One of the most powerful song no one talks about
@nuffzed2001
As someone with dependency issues, this song caught me out
@hjgxkhjkbl3131
I did, once...
@321tms2
I was in Sweden for few months when this song came out. Fell in love after heard it on radio for the first time. And a week later listened to some swedish radio top20 hits waiting to hear this song and it was no. 1
Stil a great song on summer evening 2020 07 14