Free Again
Alex Chilton w/ Teenage Fanclub Lyrics
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Well I'm free again, to do what I wanna do
Free again, to sing my song again
Free again, to air my longing,
And to be out on my own again
Well I had me a girl, but she couldn't understand
Left her today, took my life in my hands
And now I'm free again
Well I'm free again, to do what I wanna do
Free again, to sing my song again
Free again, to air my longing,
And to be out on my own again
Well I made a mistake, and thought I could turnaround,
Thought I could take, a leash on my neck, around
Now I'm gonna make, my way to another
Til my feet are back on the ground
Yes I'm free again, to do what I wanna do
Free again, to sing my song again
Free again, to air my longing,
And to be out on my own again
Free again, to do what I wanna do
Free again, to sing my song again
Free again, to air my longing,
To be out on my own again
The lyrics of "Free Again" by Alex Chilton with Teenage Fanclub are about freedom, specifically, the freedom to do what one wants without being accountable to anyone else. The song expresses the feeling of being free again, after having broken away from something that had held one captive. The first verse talks about the singer's newfound freedom in being able to do things they've always wanted to do. The second verse deals with a failed relationship where the singer's partner couldn't accept the singer for who they were. However, after leaving, the singer is able to feel free once again. The third verse is about a failed attempt to change oneself, and the realization that one should just accept who they are and move on.
The message of the song is a universal one that anyone can relate to. It speaks to the desire that people have to be free to live life the way they want without being made to feel guilty or ashamed. The lyrics are simple but poignant, and are complemented by the catchy, melodic music. The song is a testament to the human spirit and the desire to break free from the constraints that limit us.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm free again, to do what I wanna do
The singer feels unbound and unrestricted from external pressure, able to pursue their own desires and dreams.
Free again, to sing my song again
The singer is free to express themselves through their art, to create and perform the things that excite them without reservation.
Free again, to air my longing,
The singer is free to express their innermost emotions, to voice the things that they have kept hidden away and held back.
And to be out on my own again
The artist is free to be independent and self-reliant, to navigate life on their own terms and by their own hand.
Well I had me a girl, but she couldn't understand
In the past, the artist had a romantic partner who was unable to comprehend and appreciate their individual quirks and desires.
Me and my ways, and my need to be around
The partner could not fully accept and appreciate the singer's behaviors and desire for companionship and closeness.
Left her today, took my life in my hands
In order to pursue their own desires and ambitions, the singer has ended the relationship and taken control of their own life.
Well I made a mistake, and thought I could turnaround,
At some point, the artist believed they could change their behavior or their relationship, but realized they were mistaken.
Thought I could take, a leash on my neck, around
The artist believed they could place limitations on themselves in order to please others or fit into a certain mold, but found it suffocating.
Now I'm gonna make, my way to another
The artist plans to move on and find a new partner who accepts and understands them fully.
Til my feet are back on the ground
The singer aims to regain their grounding and stability before entering into a new relationship.
Free again, to do what I wanna do
Reiteration that the artist is now free to pursue their own desires without compromise or restraint.
Free again, to sing my song again
The singer is excited to create and perform their music once more, now that they are free from external pressure and limitations.
Free again, to air my longing,
The singer is happy to express their innermost desires and emotions, to be honest with themselves and those around them without fear of judgment or reprisal.
To be out on my own again
The singer is thrilled to be able to navigate life on their own terms, forging their own path toward happiness and fulfillment.
Lyrics © MUD BLUFF MUSIC
Written by: ALEX CHILTON
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