Born Free
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows,
Born free to follow your heart.
Live free and beauty surrounds you, the world still astounds you,
Each time you look at the stars.
Stay free where no walls divide you, you're free as the roaring tide,
So there's no need to hide.
Born free and life is worth living, but only worth living,
Cause you're born free.




Overall Meaning

Frank Sinatra's song Born Free is a celebration of freedom and being true to oneself. The lyrics highlight the idea that one is born with a natural freedom that cannot be taken away or suppressed. The opening lines of the song, "Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows," reinforce this idea by stating that freedom is innate and organic, much like the natural elements of the world. The use of nature imagery throughout the song further emphasizes this connection between humanity and the natural world.


The chorus of the song encourages the listener to live freely and embrace the beauty and wonder of the world around them. The line, "Live free and beauty surrounds you, the world still astounds you," suggests that living freely and authentically allows one to see and appreciate the beauty in life that may otherwise go unnoticed. Additionally, the idea of breaking down walls and being free as the "roaring tide" implies that freedom is not just an individual experience, but a collective one that can bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

Born free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows
You were brought into this world without any chains to hold you back, just like the wind that blows wherever it pleases or the grass that grows naturally.


Born free to follow your heart
You're free to choose your own path in life, guided by the desires of your heart.


Live free and beauty surrounds you, the world still astounds you, each time you look at the stars
Living freely opens your eyes to the beauty that surrounds you, and the wonder of the world still amazes you every time you gaze into the night sky.


Stay free where no walls divide you, you're free as the roaring tide, so there's no need to hide
Remain liberated, never imprisoned by the barriers and restrictions that other people might try to erect around you. Your freedom is as immense and powerful as the waves of the ocean, so you need not conceal your true self from anyone.


Born free and life is worth living, but only worth living, cause you're born free.
You were born free, and that's the reason why life is worth living for you. Without your liberty, there would be no joy or purposefulness in your existence.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Black, John Barry

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franco ferretti

la miglior versione, musica che fa sognare, testo pieno di significati

Yvonne Stora

Voix merveilleuse

pottywotty100

Should be more popular than ever people 💪

T de Wit

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DFZ

I usually love Frank's original interpretations very much. This one seems to have a stilted unnatural cadence in an effort to be original. Who asked me? Right? Well there was a comment box here so i used it. Haha!!!

Arwin Yanes

Raising a farm by Santa

ALAIN BIS

Love Sinatra but this is quite unmemorable

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