Free the Beast
Ivory Lyrics


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I don't know how to play fight
It just ends up in a brawl
Uh huh i do know right from wrong but i gotta give it my all
How many times can i tell you
How many times must i say
Instinct rules my head
Live life the natural way
Too rough too tough too dangerous to play with us (they can't cope)
Too wild to be filed and pigeonholed i'm not (just some bloke)
No way hands off do not pursue know when to stop (ain't enough)
I can't be blamed it's just the side of me that you can't tame
If they could see what you can see
Then they would know that you're with me
I'm crying out to see the beast set free
Time will tell you hold the key
I see it right infront of me
I'm crying out to see the beast set free
Get rid of the guidelines
Normal rules don't apply
No no i do know right from wrong but i just won't live a lie
Now how many people tell you
How many people say
You should be true to yourself
Live life the natural way
Too quick too fast they see you pacing past and they (hold you back)
Blatant straight up no two ways about it they (hate your guts)
Come on bring it on don't mess around confront them they won't (do it now)
Too raw too real to uncontrollable make the people go...
If they could see what you can see
Then they would know that you're with me
I'm crying out to see the beast set free
Time will tell you hold the key




I see it right infront of me
I'm crying out to see the beast set free

Overall Meaning

In Ivory's song "Free the Beast", the lyrics seem to be about embracing one's instinctual and wild nature, despite societal norms and rules. The singer of the song struggles to control their natural impulses and is tired of being restrained by others who try to keep them in line. The lyrics suggest a sense of conflict between the desire to be true to oneself and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The repetition of phrases like "live life the natural way" and "too rough too tough too dangerous to play with us" emphasize the internal struggle between societal pressure and natural impulses. The chorus, with the repeating line "I'm crying out to see the beast set free", suggests a desire for freedom from societal constraints.


The lyrics evoke images of a wild animal being held captive and yearning to be set free. The use of phrases like "the beast" and "too wild to be filed and pigeonholed" hint at the idea that the singer sees themselves as something primal and untamed. The verses also suggest that the singer is aware that their behavior is not always acceptable, but they are unwilling to suppress their true nature.


Overall, the lyrics of "Free the Beast" seem to be about embracing one's wild and instinctual side, despite societal norms and pressures. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and reject the idea that they need to conform to societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know how to play fight
I don't know how to playfully engage in combat


It just ends up in a brawl
Instead, things always turn violent


Uh huh i do know right from wrong but i gotta give it my all
I understand morality, but I feel compelled to act with intensity and passion


How many times can i tell you
I've said this before


How many times must i say
I've expressed this repeatedly


Instinct rules my head
My primal nature guides my behavior


Live life the natural way
Embrace your inherent self and don't conform to societal norms


Too rough too tough too dangerous to play with us (they can't cope)
We're too intense and unruly for others to handle


Too wild to be filed and pigeonholed i'm not (just some bloke)
I can't be classified or limited by others' expectations


No way hands off do not pursue know when to stop (ain't enough)
Don't try to control or stifle me, but also know when to back off


I can't be blamed it's just the side of me that you can't tame
My untamed nature is not something I can - or should - apologize for


If they could see what you can see
If others could understand what I see in myself


Then they would know that you're with me
They would understand that we share a similar outlook


I'm crying out to see the beast set free
I want to unleash my primal, raw self


Time will tell you hold the key
Only time will reveal what the future holds


I see it right infront of me
I can clearly envision my true, unbridled self


Get rid of the guidelines
Reject societal norms and expectations


Normal rules don't apply
Societal structures and laws are irrelevant to me


No no i do know right from wrong but i just won't live a lie
I understand morality, but I refuse to live a life of conformity or deception


Now how many people tell you
People frequently tell you


How many people say
You hear this often


You should be true to yourself
You should be authentic and honest with yourself


Too quick too fast they see you pacing past and they (hold you back)
Others try to hold you back because of your quick pace or ambitions


Blatant straight up no two ways about it they (hate your guts)
Some people hate you for being authentic and untamed


Come on bring it on don't mess around confront them they won't (do it now)
You should confront these people and stand up for yourself


Too raw too real to uncontrollable make the people go...
Your true, unfiltered self may intimidate or unsettle others




Writer(s): Jason Ong, Robin William Innes

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