Free As A Bird
Supertramp Lyrics
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Why go on
When there's nothing to say
And a love just a token
It was strong
Now it's fading away
Ah but I'm free as a bird
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm doing alright
As I face the lonely night
And our love it was over
Long ago
But we just didn't say
And the years they have fallen
One by one
How they drifted away
But now I'm free as a bird
As I walk out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm feeling OK
As I face the brand new day
As I face the brand new day
You know I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm doing alright
As I face the lonely night
As I face the lonely night
No more sorrows will I find
I've got tomorrow on my side
No more teardrops will I cry
Left my teardrops way behind
No more sorrows will I find
I've got tomorrow on my side
No more teardrops will I cry
Left my teardrops way behind
No more heartaches bother me
Don't wear my heartaches on my sleeve
It's gonna be a brand new story
What's the use of former glory
It's better not to do if you can't do right
It's time to get to celebrating
After all the years of waiting
I'm gonna have a ball if it takes all night
The lyrics of "Free As A Bird" by Supertramp tell the story of a broken spirit and a fading love. The singer reflects on a relationship that was once strong but is now over, even though they didn't officially acknowledge it. They express a sense of freedom and liberation as they walk out the door, promising not to bother the other person anymore. The loneliness of the night is faced with a sense of acceptance and okayness. The lyrics convey a sense of moving on from the past, leaving behind sorrows, teardrops, and heartaches. The singer looks forward to a brand new day, ready to embrace a new story and celebrate.
In a broader interpretation, the song can be seen as a metaphor for letting go of emotional baggage and finding personal freedom. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing when a situation is no longer serving us and having the courage to move forward. The lyrics evoke a sense of resilience and optimism, encouraging listeners to focus on a brighter future and to not dwell on the past.
Line by Line Meaning
When a spirit is broken
When someone's enthusiasm and motivation are shattered
Why go on
What's the point of continuing
When there's nothing to say
When there are no words left to express
And a love just a token
And a love that has become a mere symbol without depth
It was strong
It used to be powerful
Now it's fading away
Now it's gradually disappearing
Ah but I'm free as a bird
But I am liberated like a bird, unrestricted
As I walk right out that door
As I confidently leave behind what has held me back
You have my word
I promise you
I won't bother you no more
I will cease causing you any inconvenience or distress
Yes I'm doing alright
Yes, I am managing well
As I face the lonely night
As I confront the solitude and darkness of the night
And our love it was over
And our love ended
Long ago
A significant amount of time in the past
But we just didn't say
But we simply didn't communicate
And the years they have fallen
And the years have passed by
One by one
Sequentially, one after another
How they drifted away
How they gradually moved apart
But now I'm free as a bird
But now I am liberated like a bird, unrestricted
You know I'm free as a bird
You understand that I am liberated like a bird, unrestricted
Yes I'm feeling OK
Yes, I am feeling fine
As I face the brand new day
As I confront the start of a fresh day
No more sorrows will I find
I will no longer encounter sadness
I've got tomorrow on my side
I have the future supporting me
No more teardrops will I cry
I will not shed any more tears
Left my teardrops way behind
I have left my tears in the distant past
No more heartaches bother me
I am no longer troubled by heartaches
Don't wear my heartaches on my sleeve
I no longer display my heartaches openly
It's gonna be a brand new story
It is going to be an entirely new narrative
What's the use of former glory
What's the point in dwelling on past achievements
It's better not to do if you can't do right
It is preferable not to undertake something if you cannot do it properly
It's time to get to celebrating
It is time to begin rejoicing
After all the years of waiting
After enduring numerous years of anticipation
I'm gonna have a ball if it takes all night
I am going to enjoy myself immensely even if it requires staying up all night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DAVIES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thriveeq8252
How have I never heard this Supertramp song before?! LOVE this! Could really help my soul heal on another level. Thanks so much for sharing! Here are the lyrics for English speaking people in need:
Free as a Bird
When a spirit is broken
Why go on
When there's nothing to say
And a love just a token
It was strong
Now it's fading away
Ah but I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm doing alright
As I face the lonely night
And our love it was over
Long ago
But we just didn't say
And the years they have fallen
One by one
How they drifted away
But now I'm free as a bird
As I walk out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm feeling OK
As I face the brand new day
As I face the brand new day
You know I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm doing alright
As I face the lonely night
As I face the lonely night
No more sorrows will I find
I've got tomorrow on my side
No more teardrops will I cry
Left my teardrops way behind
No more sorrows will I find
I've got tomorrow on my side
No more teardrops will I cry
Left my teardrops way behind
No more heartaches bother me
Don't wear my heartaches on my sleeve
It's gonna be a brand new story
What's the use of former glory
It's better not to do if you can't do right
It's time to get to celebrating
After all the years of waiting
I'm gonna have a ball if it takes all night.
@matthewalbert7430
When a spirit is broken
Why go on?
When there's nothing to say
And our love just a token
It was strong
Now it's fading away
Ah but I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm doing alright
As I face the lonely night
And our love it was over
Long ago
But we just wouldn't say
How the years they have gone
One by one
Yes, they drifted away
But now I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm feeling okay
As I face the brand new day
As I face the brand new day
Yeah you know, you know I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm doing alright
As I face the lonely night
As I face the lonely night
No more sorrow will I find
I've got tomorrow on my side
No more teardrops will I cry
Left my teardrops way behind
No more sorrow (no more sorrow)
Will I find (will I find)
I've got tomorrow (I've got tomorrow)
On my side (it's on my side)
No more teardrops (no more teardrops)
Will I cry (will I cry)
Left my teardrops (left my teardrops)
Way behind (left them way behind)
No more heartaches (no more heartaches)
Bother me (they won't bother me)
Don't wear my heartaches (don't wear my heartaches)
On my sleeve (oh)
It's gonna be a brand new story
What's the use of former glory?
It's better not to do if you don't do right
It's time to get to celebrating
After all the years of waiting
I'm gonna have a ball if it takes all night
It's gonna be a brand new feeling
It's gonna set my heart reeling
I'm thinking everything is gonna be alright
Everything is gonna be alright
@jlopesbrants
Essa música representa muito minha vida na sua letra.
Foram muitas desilusões que vivi. Chega!
Estou livre como um pássaro, como o nome da música e letra.
O amor próprio tem ser antes do amor ao próximo, pois se você não estiver bem consigo, jamais fará o outro feliz.
Sigo meu caminho e meu coração.
@paulomax254
Que Bela canção. Da uma saudade de algo que nao sabemos explicar. Linda .Amo
@gustavoromano8947
Que sensação gostosa em ouvir essa música! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Alguém aí em 2023?
@julianam.molinari2935
👋👋
@giulianoeduardodealmeidacr2833
Sempre na audiencia.
@vanusamarques2641
Euuuu 😊😊
@rafaelacampestrini6431
Eu
@user-uz7ei5ms3y
Amo essa música. Me lembra a maravilhosa Solange Duprat, personagem de Lídia Brondi na novela Vale Tudo
@hannamattsson9871
Rick Davies is insanely talented. One of my favorite Supertramp songs from one of my favorite albums. Absolutely magnificent.
@stratcaptain66
I agree, he’s a monster talent:)
@WilliamJones-sf5pt
Most misunderstand Rick as just another shallow blues player. He became a master percussionist primarily. His first job was as an organ player which he had to fake in order to get the job. He just moved over from playing percussion to play the piano. Heaven only know where his harmonica playing came from.
His harmonica introduction on the album Crime of the Century is so profound that it hushes the audience. The passion is such that one has never questioned his ability to play the instrument. Don't ask Rick as he will just say that he sucks. The passion of Rick trumps the creativity of Roger. What I've been surprised to learn is that Rick's creativity also exceeds that of Roger.