I Want To Break Free
Emerson Nogueira;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 song “I Want to Break Free” by Queen is an anthem of escape, freedom, and self-discovery. The lyrics depict a person who is tired of living a life defined by someone else's expectations and lies. The singer has finally fallen in love for the first time, and the experience highlights his or her desire for truth and liberation. However, as the chorus repeats, the singer has to be sure, ready to walk out the door and embrace freedom completely.


The song's depictions of love and escape have been interpreted in many ways, but one of the most prevalent interpretations is that it reflects Freddie Mercury's struggles with his sexuality. Mercury was often closeted, and the lyrics may represent his desire to break free from societal expectations and live life to its fullest, with the person he loves. The song's music video, which features the band members in drag, has been widely acclaimed for its boldness and subversiveness, breaking down gender norms and cultural conventions.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to break free
I desire to escape the confines and restrictions that you have imposed upon me


I want to break free from your lies
I want to become free from the false promises and deceit you have offered me


You're so self satisfied I don't need you
You are so full of yourself that I do not require your companionship any longer


God knows, God knows I want to break free
I am positive that God understands, and agrees, that I need to break away and be free from you


I've fallen in love
I have discovered true love


I've fallen in love for the first time
I have fallen in love for the first time in my life


And this time I know it's for real
I am certain that this love is genuine and sincere


God knows, God knows I've fallen in love
I am convinced that God is aware and understands that I have fallen in love


It's strange but it's true, yeah
Although it is strange to me, it is without a doubt true


I can't get over the way you love me like you do
I am unable to comprehend how you love me so immensely


But I have to be sure when I walk out that door
I must be confident that leaving you is the right thing to do before I depart


Oh, how I want to be free, baby
I yearn to be independent and unrestrained, my dear


But life still goes on
Notwithstanding, life continues


I can't get used to living without, living without, living without you by my side
I am finding it challenging to get accustomed to living without you being present beside me


I don't want to live alone, hey
I am disinterested in living solo, hey


God knows, got to make it on my own
God knows that I must succeed on my own


So baby can't you see
My darling, can't you perceive


I've got to break free
I have no choice but to break away


I want to break free, yeah
I crave my liberty, yeah


I want, I want, I want, I want to break free
All I want, is to break free, repeatedly!




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

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Mr. M Produções

Um baita cantor desse a mídia não dá valor, esquecido pela mídia triste isso... Muuuuito sucesso pra vc Emerson Nogueira

Celso Almeida

Belíssima voz da Vanessa! Show maravilhoso dessa banda sensacional! 👏👏👏👏

W3Artestampa

Cara.. a voz da Backing.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Marcos Jardim

Talento de sobra, grande cantor

Gean Ribeiro

Rapaz.. que sincronia, equalização, afinação. Coisa de primeira qualidade. Fazia tempos que não ouvia um som assim. Obrigado por tornar meu domingo melhor. Se tivesse capital iria investir em você. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho.

Milton César

O cara é bom demais, a banda , back vocals , excelentes.

Sergio Gomes

Perfeita a sincronia entre interprete e backings, top demais! Muito massa! Banda excepcional! Perfeita. Parabéns Emerson!

Ricardo Rocker

O arranjo e a levada ficou top demais!

Sueli Terapeuta TRG

Primeiros dias de 2023...... e na minha playlist tem que ter Emerson Nogueira! 👏

Gisele Vieira

Que voz linda e inconfundível 🥰

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