Yusuke Nakamura : Compose and Keyboard
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Yusuke Nakamura : Compose and Keyboard
Show Kojima : Guitar
Shinji Hasuike : Bass
Yu-ri Tanaka : Vocal
Tomoaki Miyamoto : Drums
Genre: Club / Jazz
Label HEI Global, Columbia Music, JAZZYSTER
FREE
Blu-Swing Lyrics
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Bet you're on running borrowed time
Keep on livin'
On a losin' streak life's a crime
Life doesn't come cheap
And you can't put the cost
Your concscience maybe weak
Feel free
To live a lie
Can't beg or steal
What money can't buy
Feel free
To close your eyes
Feel free
But you'll end up with nothing
Feel free
Play the fool for a while
Feel free without it
You can't steal a smile
Keep on walkin'
Don't give a damn who you're steppin' on
Keep on talkin'
Better do something before your time's all gone
Feel free
To close your eyes
Feel free
But you'll end up with nothing
Feel free
Play the fool for a while
Feel free without it
You can't steal a smile
Feel free
To live a lie
Feel free
To spend your whole life runnin'
Feel free
You can fight for a while
You can't steal a smile
(Repeat last 2 paragraphs, fade)
The song "FREE" by Blu-Swing seems to be a commentary on the struggle for a fulfilling life. The opening lines "Keep on runnin', Bet you're on running borrowed time" give the impression that time is fleeting and that someone must keep moving to make the most of their opportunities. However, the following line "On a losin' streak life's a crime" suggests that perhaps running isn't always the answer and that losing can be just as much of a crime as giving up.
The chorus "Feel free to live a lie, can't beg or steal what money can't buy" seems to be a call to live a life of authenticity rather than one of materialistic pursuits. It suggests that although you may be able to buy some luxuries, inner happiness and peace cannot be bought. The line "Feel free but you'll end up with nothing" reinforces this message.
The second verse speaks to the idea of self-interest and greed. It encourages the listener to focus on their own path and not worry about stepping on others to get there. However, the chorus counteracts this and reminds us that to truly be free, we cannot live a lie and we must not sacrifice our own morals for personal gain.
Overall, "FREE" seems to be a song about the struggle for a fulfilling life and the importance of balance and authenticity in that pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep on runnin'
Keep moving forward, but you may not have much time left
Bet you're on running borrowed time
Your time is almost up and you're living on borrowed time
Keep on livin'
Keep going, even though life brings constant loss
On a losin' streak life's a crime
Life feels like a crime when you keep losing
Life doesn't come cheap
Life is expensive, and it costs more than just money
And you can't put the cost
The true cost of life cannot be measured or quantified
Your concscience maybe weak
You may choose to ignore your conscience
But you pay the most
But the consequences of your actions will still catch up with you
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
To live a lie
You can choose to live dishonestly
Can't beg or steal
There are some things that you cannot acquire through illicit means
What money can't buy
There are some things that are not for sale
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
To close your eyes
You can choose to ignore reality
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
But you'll end up with nothing
But your choices will have consequences
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
Play the fool for a while
You can choose to act foolishly
Feel free without it
You have the freedom to not want anything
You can't steal a smile
But you cannot take happiness from someone else
Keep on walkin'
Keep moving forward
Don't give a damn who you're steppin' on
Do what you need to do, even if it harms others
Keep on talkin'
Keep communicating and trying to be heard
Better do something before your time's all gone
You need to act before it is too late
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
To close your eyes
You can choose to ignore reality
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
But you'll end up with nothing
But your choices will have consequences
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
Play the fool for a while
You can choose to act foolishly
Feel free without it
You have the freedom to not want anything
You can't steal a smile
But you cannot take happiness from someone else
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
To live a lie
You can choose to live dishonestly
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
To spend your whole life runnin'
You can choose to spend your life always on the move
Feel free
You have the freedom to do what you want
You can fight for a while
You can choose to fight for what you believe in, but it may not be enough
You can't steal a smile
But you cannot take happiness from someone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW JOHN CONNELL, CORINNE DREWERY
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Can you hear it?
Blu’s in the happy melody in blue
Keep a-moving
Full of light
You keep me down to wish you gotta sing with me
Life has truly changed because of you
Feel the air, feel the light, till the end for our love
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee da
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee la
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee da
Looking for, to love in your heart
Can you feel it?
Breathing happiness going through the wind
Keep a-reaching
Close your eyes
Tap into the music please and choose what it’s on, of you
Life has purely changed because of you
Feel the air, feel the light, till the end of us
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee da
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee la
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee da
We can wish our light, we just smile
Life has truly changed because of you
Feel the air, feel the light, till the end of our love
Singing like the whole night leaves kept blowing through the wind
Won’t be long we’ve sold our light, can dream sweet side
Dancing like your grooving style, light making miracles
Lead us up where we just samba hand to hand
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee la
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee la
Bapada ba bapa la bapa lee la
Looking for, to love in your heart