Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American contemporary singer-… Read Full Bio ↴Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American contemporary singer-songwriter from Akron, Ohio. He is known for his melodic compositions combined with swirling choruses. He was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid-'90s and signed to Gabriel's Real World label in 1996. Arthur's first album, Big City Secrets, was released in 1997 to critical acclaim.

In 2006, Arthur's song "In the Sun" was covered by Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.) and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Released for a Hurricane Katrina Relief program, the EP includes six versions of the cover, one of which has Arthur himself singing with Stipe.

Arthur established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let's Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.

Arthur is also an acclaimed painter and designer. His artwork has graced the sleeves of his entire discography; the sleeve design for his 1999 album entitled Vacancy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.

You Are Free
Joseph Arthur Lyrics

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Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is gone
You are free
You are free

I know I let you down

Those days are over now

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was

Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is gone
You are free
You are free

I know I let you down
Those days are over now

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was

I'm not afraid of nothing
I'm not afraid of anyone
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid

Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is done
Let it be
Let it be

When you feel you're strong

You are free
You are free

Overall Meaning

The song "You Are Free" by Joseph Arthur is a song about moving on and letting go of past hurt and pain. The lyrics talk about the passing of time and how suffering is no longer present, telling someone that they are now free. This could be interpreted as the singer speaking to someone who has been through a difficult time, but has now come out the other side. The singer acknowledges that they let the other person down in the past, but states that those days are over now, suggesting that they have changed and moved on.

The repetition of the line "I'm no longer who I was, no longer who I thought I was" could be seen as an affirmation from the singer that they have grown and changed from who they used to be. They are now someone different, and they are not afraid of losing themselves because they no longer have a set idea of who they are. The chorus continues to emphasize the freedom and lack of suffering, telling the other person that they are strong and free to be themselves.

Overall, "You Are Free" is a song about moving on and letting go of the past, both for oneself and for others. It is a reminder that time moves on and that suffering is temporary.

Line by Line Meaning

Time is moving on
The unstoppable march of time

You and me
Together, united

Suffering is gone
Pain and anguish no longer reigns supreme

You are free
Liberated from the shackles of the past

I know I let you down
Regret for past actions

Those days are over now
A new beginning

I'm no longer who I was
Personal growth and change

No longer who I thought I was
Deeper understanding of the self

I'm not afraid of nothing
Fearlessness and courage

I'm not afraid of anyone
Defiance and confidence

I'm not afraid of losing myself
Embracing change and evolution

There ain't no self to lose
Disavowing the notion of a fixed identity

Let it be
Acceptance and peace

When you feel you're strong
The power of inner strength

You are free
Liberated from the burdens of the past

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01Too Much To Hide3:18

02Black Lexus3:14

03Enough To Get Away2:47

04Slide Away4:08

05Electrical Storm6:55

06You Are Free5:20

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07Automatic Situation3:29

08When I Was Running Out Of Time3:02

09Don't Tell Your Eyes3:14

10Don't Give Up On People2:37

11Woman4:50

12Nuclear Daydream4:21

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cesar lopez

4y↑6

Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is gone
You are free
You are free

I know I let you down
Those days are over now

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was

Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is gone
You are free
You are free

I know I let you down
Those days are over now

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was

I'm not afraid of nothing
I'm not afraid of anyone
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid

Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is done
Let it be
Let it be

When you feel you're strong
You are free
You are free

Dee66 daniel

4y↑1

YOU ARE FREE
Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is gone
You are free
You are free

I know I let you down
Those days are over now

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was

Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is gone
You are free
You are free

I know I let you down
Those days are over now

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was

I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who you thought I was
I'm no longer who I was
No longer who I thought I was

I'm not afraid of nothing
I'm not afraid of anyone
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid of losing myself
There ain't no self to lose
I'm not afraid

Time is moving on
You and me
You and me
Suffering is done
Let it be
Let it be

When you feel you're strong
You are free
You are free

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Ingred Cardoso

6y↑10

O episódio mais intenso de Scorpion em uma única música

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2y↑1

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4y↑6

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7y↑23

Scorpion have a great soundtrack, indeed!

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11y↑1

I love this song! It's amazing!!

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8y↑48

Megan O'Brien Dodd will live forever in our Cyclone hearts

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Love this Song!

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I will always love your music

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10y

therapeutic! I can make it through the day now.

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