自由
张悬 Lyrics

The lyrics of 张悬's song 自由 (Freedom) delve into the idea of wanting to escape oneself in order to attain freedom. In the opening lines, she sings about wanting to obtain freedom so badly that she attaches "wings" to herself and flies over mountains and rivers. However, she comes to the realization that her concept of freedom has only been imaginary. She's been avoiding 'the most difficult person to face' herself, all along. The repeated line 'I just want to get away from me' highlights the desperation to distance herself from who she is.

The second verse talks about how she left a relationship to avoid loneliness, and after two years gets restless again. This time, she wonders where she'll fly to with her wings attached. The chorus repeats the same lines as before, expressing the futility of constantly seeking to escape oneself. The song ends in a crescendo of lament where she can't hide from herself anymore.

Overall, 张悬's 自由 is a poignant song that speaks to the universal experience of wanting freedom from oneself, and the impossibility of achieving it through escapism.