Free Me
Arcwelder Lyrics
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(these are the entropy lyrics - the lyrics on the rev105 radio archive cd vary slightly)
I've stepped out I'm free
Now it's time to peddle my own wares
What's alright with me
Has never been a priority of theirs
I was so sick of it all
[chorus]
Free me, let me out
Release me, from this doubt
And I know that I don't ever want to pass this way again
So glad to be gone
Living my life at a slower pace
I'm off with a yawn
Taking time off from the rat race
I'll have no regrets
When all's said and done
[chorus]
It was all I could take
It was all I could fake
It was all I could forsake
At the time
You go ahead
Screw yourself into the ground
I'll take it easy instead
Enjoy some life while I'm around
At the end of my time
It's me who'll be proud
[chorus]
It was all I could take
It was all I could fake
It was all I could forsake
I'm alive
The song 'Free Me' by Arcwelder talks about the feeling of being trapped and breaking free from it. The lyrics talk about the release from doubt and the rat race that the singer experienced when he decided to leave. He notes that what was alright for him was never a priority of theirs, indicating that he felt unsupported in his previous environment. The chorus repeats the desire to be free, to be released from doubt and to avoid ever passing through that situation again.
The second verse captures the singer's relief at having left. He is taking life at a slower pace, savouring it with a yawn. He has no regrets, and when it is 'all said and done', he will be proud of his choice to break free. The final verse expresses a sort of reflective anger towards those who continue to be trapped in the rat race, and the contrast with the singer's own freeing experience. He notes that he would rather take it easy and enjoy life, rather than 'screw himself into the ground'. The final chorus repeats the sense of relief with the addition of being alive.
Overall, 'Free Me' presents a strong sense of individual agency and the importance of taking control of one's own life, even in the face of opposition. The repetitive chorus and lyrics imply a sort of mantra or mantra-like quality, encouraging the listener to take a step towards their own freedom, whatever that may mean for each person.
Line by Line Meaning
I've stepped out I'm free
I've left the place and now I'm liberated from my burdens.
Now it's time to peddle my own wares
It's time for me to promote and sell what I have, on my own without anyone's help or interference.
What's alright with me
My own happiness and satisfaction comes first.
Has never been a priority of theirs
The people around me never cared about my well-being or my happiness.
I was so sick of it all
I was tired of everything that was going on around me.
No way to be
There was no other option or way for me to escape.
Free me, let me out
Release me from this place and liberate me from my suffering.
Release me, from this doubt
Free me from my confusion and uncertainty about my future.
And I know that I don't ever want to pass this way again
I'm certain that I never want to go through this tough time again.
So glad to be gone
I'm relieved and very happy to be away from that place and its negativity.
Living my life at a slower pace
Now I'm taking things easy and not rushing my life, enjoying it at my own pace.
I'm off with a yawn
With boredom and monotony associated with it, I left that place and my former life behind.
Taking time off from the rat race
I'm taking an extended break from the hectic and stressful competition of life.
I'll have no regrets
I'm sure that I won't feel the need to repent or be sorry for what I have done.
When all's said and done
When everything comes to an end, and it's time to look back, I'll be content with my decision.
You go ahead
You can continue to live your life as you please.
Screw yourself into the ground
Getting more caught up in your own pursuits than the pleasures of life will make you wear yourself out.
I'll take it easy instead
I'd rather lead an easy and peaceful life without worrying about unnecessary things.
Enjoy some life while I'm around
I want to enjoy a happy and carefree life while I'm alive and well.
At the end of my time
When it's time for me to leave this world.
It's me who'll be proud
I'll be proud of the life I lived and the choices I made.
It was all I could take
I had reached the limit of what I could bear.
It was all I could fake
I was pretending to be something I was not and could no longer do it.
It was all I could forsake
I had given up everything that I could.
I'm alive
I still have life in me and the opportunity to make better choices from now on.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Missing Link Music
Written by: ERIC BAKER, LEO NOCENTELLI, CONNER REEVES, JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN, JOSCELYN STOKER
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