Jon Foreman has released four conceptual EPs as a solo artist: "Fall" & "Winter" (2007) "Spring" & "Summer" (2008). He later compiled several songs from each EP into the LP "Limbs and Branches" (2008), which included two new songs.
In 2001 he was awarded the "Les Paul Horizon Award" for the most promising up-and-coming guitarist at the annual Orville H. Gibson Guitar Awards in Los Angeles.
My Love Goes Free
Jon Foreman Lyrics
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It's a tune we both should know
And the walls are thin
So we keep our voices low
You're a bird with a pretty mouth
You're a bird with songs to shout
And the same refrain continues
"If you love her let her go,
If you love her let her go"
She sings beautiful and slow
A tune that only caged birds know
So you're in Nashville on the phone
And I'm back here at home
And the words are new
But I recognize the tone
"If you love her let her go
If you love her let her go
If you love her let her go"
She's beautifully composed
A tune that only caged birds know
My love goes free...
My love goes free...
My love goes free...
My love goes free...
The lyrics to Jon Foreman's song "My Love Goes Free" speak to the universal theme of letting go of someone you love, even if it is difficult. The movement that is mentioned refers to the emotional journey that both parties must take in order to disconnect from one another. The slow tune that is mentioned is the melody of the emotions that come with saying goodbye, a tune that they both should know by heart. The walls being thin indicate that they are in close proximity to each other but must keep quiet for fear of disrupting the sense of composure they have achieved in order to have the difficult conversation at hand.
The woman being referred to is described as a bird, with a pretty mouth and songs to shout. This speaks to her potential to fly free, to embrace the world and be herself. The refrain she sings - "If you love her let her go" is a poignant reminder that sometimes love means letting go of what you hold dear. The reference to a caged bird alludes to the same idea, that true love is freeing and allows one to be their true selves.
The final repetition of "My love goes free" is a powerful statement, indicating that while the process of letting go may be difficult, it is ultimately the most freeing thing that one can do. This song speaks to the raw emotions surrounding letting go of someone you love and how painful it can be, but also how it can be a necessary step in moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The movement comes in slow
Change is happening gradually.
It's a tune we both should know
It's a familiar process to both of us.
And the walls are thin
The secret is not well guarded.
So we keep our voices low
We need to be discreet to avoid anyone overhearing.
You're a bird with a pretty mouth
You're very eloquent and lovely to listen to.
You're a bird with songs to shout
You have a lot to say and you're not afraid to express it.
And the same refrain continues
The same message is being repeated.
Singing out:
With a clear and confident voice.
"If you love her let her go,
You need to set her free if you truly care about her,
If you love her let her go"
It's important to put someone else's happiness above your own desires.
She sings beautiful and slow
Her voice is serene and captivating.
A tune that only caged birds know
A song of longing and desire for freedom.
So you're in Nashville on the phone
You're in a different place, but still connected by communication.
And I'm back here at home
I'm in a familiar place, but still missing you.
And the words are new
We're saying things we've never said before.
But I recognize the tone
I understand the underlying message.
"If you love her let her go
We need to let go of what we're holding onto,
If you love her let her go
Even if it's hard or painful.
If you love her let her go"
It's for the greater good.
She's beautifully composed
She's calm and collected, despite how hard this is.
A tune that only caged birds know
A song that only the trapped and confined can truly understand.
My love goes free...
I'm releasing my love and letting it go.
My love goes free...
I'm setting my feelings free, no longer keeping them locked up.
My love goes free...
I'm allowing myself and my loved one to pursue their own paths.
My love goes free...
I'm embracing the concept of freedom and letting it guide me.
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yuko Wilson
The movement comes in slow
It's a tune we both should know
And the walls are thin
So we keep our voices low
You're a bird with a pretty mouth
You're a bird with songs to shout
And the same refrain continues
Singing out...
"If you love her, let her go
If you love her, let her go"
She sings beautiful and slow
A tune that only caged birds know
So you're in Nashville on the phone
And I'm back here at home
And the words are new
But I recognize the tone...
"If you love her, let her go
If you love her, let her go
If you love her, let her go"
She's beautifully composed
A tune that only caged birds know
My love goes free
My love goes free
My love goes free
My love goes free
Yuko Wilson
The movement comes in slow
It's a tune we both should know
And the walls are thin
So we keep our voices low
You're a bird with a pretty mouth
You're a bird with songs to shout
And the same refrain continues
Singing out...
"If you love her, let her go
If you love her, let her go"
She sings beautiful and slow
A tune that only caged birds know
So you're in Nashville on the phone
And I'm back here at home
And the words are new
But I recognize the tone...
"If you love her, let her go
If you love her, let her go
If you love her, let her go"
She's beautifully composed
A tune that only caged birds know
My love goes free
My love goes free
My love goes free
My love goes free
Rodolfo Albuquerque
You inspire me, bro. You make my world better, man. Thank You!
Kristine Graczyk
such a beautiful and calming song
Bethany D.
This song makes me happy and sad at the same time. If only it were possible to hug a song...
Doug McFall
Revelation319 ikr 😔
Enriqueta Turanzas
Your songs are carrying me through a dark night season of renovation. You know Hemingway wrote of his love for Hadley a love he didn't realize was the 'love' his soul had searched lifetimes to know..this song reminds me of Hemingway. E 🌷
Nrocket
Please do a live version of Come Home.
I love that unreleased song.
Twinkle
Beautiful
Natalia Vargas
half of the views are from me because this song is too beautiful to not replay
chrispy gamin’
Same tbh