I Want To Break Free
Ben Elton & Queen Lyrics


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I want to break free
I want to break free
I want to break free from your lies
You're so self satisfied I don't need you
I've got to break free
God knows, God knows I want to break free

I've fallen in love
I've fallen in love for the first time
And this time I know it's for real
I've fallen in love, yeah
God knows, God knows I've fallen in love

It's strange but it's true, yeah
I can't get over the way you love me like you do
But I have to be sure
When I walk out that door
Oh, how I want to be free, baby
Oh, how I want to be free
Oh, how I want to break free

But life still goes on
I can't get used to living without, living without
Living without you by my side
I don't want to live alone, hey
God knows, got to make it on my own

So baby can't you see
I've got to break free
I've got to break free




I want to break free, yeah
I want, I want, I want, I want to break free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Want to Break Free" reflect a desire for independence and freedom from a controlling relationship. The first verse expresses the desire to break free from the lies and self-satisfaction of the other person. The singer knows that they need to leave, and that it won't be easy, but they are determined to do so anyway. The second verse shifts to the positive, with the singer admitting that they have fallen in love for the first time and that it is real. However, this newfound love does not change the need to break free from the old relationship. The chorus repeats the desire to be free, while the bridge acknowledges the difficulty of adjusting to life without the ex-partner. The song ends with a renewed commitment to breaking free and living life on one's own terms.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Want to Break Free" capture the emotional complexity of a difficult situation. On one hand, there is a sense of joy and liberation in finding new love; on the other hand, there is also pain and uncertainty in leaving behind an old love. The song speaks to the universal desire for freedom and individuality, even in the context of relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to break free
The singer desires to be free from something or someone that has been limiting their life.


I want to break free from your lies
The singer wants to escape the deceitful behavior of another person in their life.


You're so self satisfied I don't need you
The singer is referring to someone who is arrogant and feels superior, but the singer no longer wants or needs that person in their life.


God knows, God knows I want to break free
The artist emphasizes the strong feeling of wanting freedom from the negative influence they have been dealing with.


I've fallen in love for the first time
The artist has experienced love for the first time in their life.


And this time I know it's for real
The singer is convinced that the love they have experienced is genuine and not just infatuation.


It's strange but it's true, yeah
The singer acknowledges that their feelings may be unexpected or hard to understand.


I can't get over the way you love me like you do
The artist is enamored with the way their loved one shows affection towards them and cannot stop thinking about it.


But I have to be sure
The artist wants to ensure that their feelings of love are mutual before they take any further action.


When I walk out that door
The artist is considering leaving the current situation and pursue a new journey in life.


Oh, how I want to be free, baby
The singer expresses their strong desire to achieve freedom and leave behind the restraints.


But life still goes on
Despite wanting to break free, the artist acknowledges that life will continue whether they choose to leave or stay.


I can't get used to living without, living without
The singer has difficulty adapting to the idea of living their life without the other person and struggling to come to terms with it.


Living without you by my side
The singer is referring to the person they have fallen in love with and expressing the difficulty they have in separating from them.


I don't want to live alone, hey
The singer does not want to be alone and desires companionship in their life.


God knows, got to make it on my own
The artist acknowledges that they have to go on their own journey without relying on anyone else to achieve their goals.


So baby can't you see
The artist is directing their words to the person they have fallen in love with, wishing they could understand the artist's desires and feelings.


I've got to break free
The singer emphasizes once again their desire to be free from their current situation.


I want to break free, yeah
The singer emphasizes yet again their desire to be free and leave behind their negative situation.


I want, I want, I want, I want to break free
The artist emphasizes their strong desire to break free and emphasizes their needs and desires to move on with their life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Deacon

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@ManojKumar-yz7hx

I want to break free, I want to break free
I want to break free from your lies
You're so self-satisfied I don't need you
I've got to break free
God knows, God knows I want to break free
I've fallen in love
I've fallen in love for the first time
This time I know it's for real
I've fallen in love, yeah
God knows, God knows I've fallen in love
It's strange but it's true, hey
I can't get over the way you love me like you do
But I have to be sure when I walk out that door
Oh, I want to be free, baby
Oh, how I want to be free
Oh, I want to break free
But life still goes on
I can't get used to living without, living without
Living without you by my side
I don't want to live alone, hey
God knows, got to make it on my own
So, baby, can't you see I've got to break free?
I've got to break free
I want to break free, yeah
I want, I want, I want
I want to break free



@user-jb2mf8jg1g

I want to break free
I want to break free
I want to break free from your lies
You're so self satisfied, I don't need you
I've got to break free
God knows
God knows I want to break free
I've fallen in love
I've fallen in love for the first time
And this time I know it's for real
I've fallen in love, yeah
God knows
God knows I've fallen in love
It's strange but it's true
Hey, I can't get over the way you love me like you do
But I have to be sure
When I walk out that door
Oh, how I want to be free, baby
Oh, how I want to be free
Oh, how I want to break free
But life still goes on
I can't get used to living without living without living without you
By my side
I don't want to live alone, hey
God knows
Got to make it on my own
So, baby, can't you see
I've got to break free
I've got to break free
I want to break free, yeah
I want, I want, I want
I want to break free



@714Musicfan

John deacon deserves more credit then what he’s given

Another one bites the dust
Your my Best friend
I want to break free
Friends will be friends (shared credit between him and Freddie)
Spread your wings

All fantastic songs that he wrote
Good on ya John😊



All comments from YouTube:

@Crepymodd666

Freddie : the mom
Roger : sexy schoolgirl
Brian : Your aunt
Jhon : The queen of england and your granny

@henry9266

Its john not jhon

@nolerespondanaestacuentapq4995

Lol

@sqeakysqueak2292

Lol

@jack6604

Do u mean
Roger: anime girl

@lil_orbits2658

Let me rephrase

Freddie : your fav aunt
Roger : your sister
Brian : The mom
John : Your grandma

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@MemoriesRockMusic

It's been almost 40 years, A message to the future generations: Don't let this beautiful masterpiece die!

@DamienDarkside

Sadly enough, the 55 year olds who were teens at this time are currently promoting laws that restrict LGBT+ people - who would have included Freddy as a target - and wants to pretend they don't exist. You know, the same people who said "the artist formerly known as Prince" instead of "Prince" are suddenly confused at the "sudden rise of LGBT" like they haven't been in your faces since on mainstream since the 70s.

@elliewood7153

Never letting this die

@Theartofheaven8735

@@elliewood7153 what did u do to keep this song alive?

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