Liberty
Five New Old Lyrics
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She doesn't know her friendship which is put the mortgage on
When you say what you want
But our faces are in the cloud
Words just waste your feeling
We don't know how we could get the way we are
Don't lose your light
Just take your time
Take back your liberty
Baby
You don't know you are waiting for salvage
Should be going back to the start
Have you ever found out your true emotion?
It's not ok to be this way
The lyrics of Five New Old's song Liberty seem to convey a sense of confusion and struggle with self-expression and finding one's identity. The opening lines suggest a contradictory image of someone who appears perfect on the surface, but something doesn't feel right. This feeling is further emphasized with the mention of a friend who put their mortgage on the line, possibly indicating a deep sacrifice due to uncertain circumstances. The chorus encourages taking control of one's life, and not letting it be dictated by clouded judgments, empty words, or societal pressures. The lyrics advise against breaking one's own heart and instead taking back one's liberty, by not losing one's own light and taking time to sort out emotions and feelings.
The repetition of the word "baby" in the following verses further emphasizes a sense of lostness and searching for answers. The lyrics urge introspection and reflection on one's true emotions, as it's not okay to feel lost, confused, or constrained by others' opinions or societal norms. The song seems to suggest that true liberty or freedom comes from within, and it's up to the individual to make the necessary changes and take control of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Something is not quite right but she looks so perfect
Despite her appearance of perfection, there is something wrong with her.
She doesn't know her friendship which is put the mortgage on
She is unaware that her friendship is being used as collateral.
When you say what you want, but our faces are in the cloud
Even though we express our desires, they may be clouded by our emotions.
Words just waste your feeling, we don't know how we could get the way we are
Language may not be sufficient to convey our emotions and we may not understand how we evolved to our current state.
Don't break your own heart, don't lose your light
Do not let your emotions harm you or rob you of your positivity.
Just take your time, take back your liberty
Take things at your own pace and regain your freedom.
Baby, you don't know you are waiting for salvage
You may not realize you need rescuing.
Should be going back to the start, have you ever found out your true emotion?
Sometimes it is necessary to go back to where it all began and examine one's true feelings.
It's not ok to be this way
It is not acceptable to continue in one's current state.
Writer(s): Five New Old, Hiroshi Nakahara, Pecori
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.