Fidatevi is Ben Weasel's first solo album, and is the most daring, mature a… Read Full Bio ↴Fidatevi is Ben Weasel's first solo album, and is the most daring, mature and expressive musical work he has done. "Fidatevi" has two meanings: trust in oneself and trust between people. Ben's incredible brand of punk rock songwriting is this time focused into is also a personal and positive album - more introspective than anything Ben has previously done. Noting that the album was meant as a series of "Notes to Self," influenced partly by his interest in Buddhism, Ben says, "The music was inspired by whatever goes on in my head that creates tunes. The lyrics are based on experiences or insights gained by practicing secular sitting meditation, as well as ideas I came across and personalized through the study of the works of authors as diverse as Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Henry David Thoreau, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Pema Chodron, Ralph Waldo Emerson and others." This album features the great tunes of one of punk's masters as well as lyrics which illustrate introspection and reflection. Keeping it in the extended Screeching Weasel/Lookout!/Panic Button family, Matt from Teen Idols played the drums, Dan Vapid (SCREECHING WEASEL/ SLUDGEWORTH/ MOPES /METHADONES) added guitar and bass and sang backing vocals, and Mass Giorgini produced. Fidatevi was recorded at Acme Studio in Chicago.

Let Freedom Ring
Ben Weasel Lyrics

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I'm alright - oh, it took a little time but everything has come together since you left. I got sad and then I got a little fat but now I'm finally at my fighting weight again. It's sure tough and some days I felt I'd had enough - I guess I really took it on the chin. But by gum, I knocked in the winning run 'cause it was time I started letting freedom ring. Now just between us there were three or four bad weeks but then I saw it was a blessing in disguise. I bounced back and after analyzing all the facts I'm happy that you're seeing other guys. I'm tall now and my hair's no longer falling out - I'm learning how to play the violin. I took up tai chi and bought a puppy 'cause I finally started letting freedom ring.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let Freedom Ring" by Ben Weasel talk about the aftermath of a breakup and how the singer's life has changed for the better. The song starts with the singer admitting that it took some time to get over the sadness of the breakup but eventually, things fell into place. The lyrics suggest that the singer gained some weight, but after struggling, they finally managed to get back in shape. The line "I knocked in the winning run" indicates that they overcame the obstacles, and they emerged victorious.

However, the song doesn't avoid mentioning the rough times the singer went through. They say, "there were three or four bad weeks," indicating the struggles experienced before overcoming the negative emotions. But the singer manages to see the positive side of things, saying that it was a "blessing in disguise." They acknowledge that it is hard to move on and take a hit in the process, but they conclude that it was worth it.

In the end, the song expresses a sense of freedom and joy that comes from overcoming the struggles of the breakup. The singer learned how to play the violin, took up tai chi, and even bought a puppy, indicating an overall improvement in their life. The song concludes with the line, "I finally started letting freedom ring," which gives the impression that the singer has learned to enjoy their new-found freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm alright
I have recovered from our breakup

oh, it took a little time but everything has come together since you left.
Although it took me some time, my life has finally become better since you left.

I got sad and then I got a little fat but now I'm finally at my fighting weight again.
After feeling sad about the breakup, I gained weight but now I have lost it and am back in top shape.

It's sure tough and some days I felt I'd had enough - I guess I really took it on the chin.
It was difficult at times and I almost gave up, but I persevered through the challenges.

But by gum, I knocked in the winning run 'cause it was time I started letting freedom ring.
Despite the obstacles, I came out victorious because I embraced my newfound freedom.

Now just between us there were three or four bad weeks but then I saw it was a blessing in disguise.
Although there were a few rough weeks, I realized that the breakup was actually a good thing for me.

I bounced back and after analyzing all the facts I'm happy that you're seeing other guys.
I recovered and after thinking things through, I am glad that you are dating other people.

I'm tall now and my hair's no longer falling out - I'm learning how to play the violin.
I am growing and improving myself, including taking up new hobbies like playing the violin.

I took up tai chi and bought a puppy 'cause I finally started letting freedom ring.
I am embracing my freedom by trying new things, like practicing tai chi and getting a pet.

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