Free World
K. Muraoka M. Furukawa Lyrics
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Red, white and blue
People shufflin' their feet
People sleepin' in their shoes
But there's a warnin' sign on the road ahead
There's a lot of people sayin' we'd be better off dead
Don't feel like Satan but I am to them
So I try to forget it anyway I can
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
I see a girl in the night
With a baby in her hand
Under an old street light
Near a garbage can
Now she puts the kid away and she's gone to get a hit
She hates her life and what she's done to it
That's one more kid that will never go to school
Never get to fall in love never get to be cool
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
We got a thousand points of light
For the homeless man
We got a kinder gentler machine gun hand
We got department stores and toilet paper
Got styrofoam boxes for the ozone layer
Got a man of the people says keep hope alive
Got fuel to burn got roads to drive
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Keep on rockin' in the free world
The lyrics to "Keep on Rockin' in the Free World" by K. Muraoka M. Furukawa address various social issues and inequalities that exist within society. The opening lines suggest a chaotic and vibrant street scene with people moving about, but also highlights the division and conflicts that arise. The warning sign on the road ahead symbolizes the challenges and uncertainty that lie ahead. The singer acknowledges that they may be seen as a negative force by some, but they try to cope with it by pushing through and forgetting the negativity.
The second verse tells a story of a girl in distress, highlighting the struggles of poverty and addiction. The image of a baby in her hand near a garbage can exemplifies the harsh reality that so many face. The girl's desperation leads her to a destructive path, regretting the choices she has made. This paints a picture of lost opportunities and the cycle of hardship that persists.
The third verse shifts to a more political commentary, describing the contradictions and problems within society. The reference to a thousand points of light for the homeless man speaks to the lack of real solutions to address homelessness. The mention of a "kinder gentler machine gun hand" suggests that even attempts at improvement can still be destructive. The lyrics further touch on consumerism, environmental concerns, and empty promises from politicians. The final message seems to be a call to continue fighting for change and progress, despite the many challenges and disappointments.
Line by Line Meaning
There are colours on the street
The world is filled with diverse experiences and perspectives
Red, white and blue
Representing patriotism and national identity
People shufflin' their feet
Individuals going about their lives without direction
People sleepin' in their shoes
People trapped in their routines and unable to break free
But there's a warnin' sign on the road ahead
Indicating potential dangers and challenges that lie ahead
There's a lot of people sayin' we'd be better off dead
Many believe that society would be better off without them
Don't feel like Satan but I am to them
Though I don't consider myself evil, some perceive me that way
So I try to forget it anyway I can
I attempt to ignore the negativity and move forward
I see a girl in the night
Observing a troubled individual in the darkness
With a baby in her hand
Holding the responsibility of caring for a child
Under an old street light
In a desolate, forgotten environment
Near a garbage can
In close proximity to neglected waste
Now she puts the kid away and she's gone to get a hit
Abandoning the child temporarily to satisfy her addiction
She hates her life and what she's done to it
Feeling regret and dissatisfaction with her choices
That's one more kid that will never go to school
Another child denied the opportunity for education
Never get to fall in love never get to be cool
Robbed of the chance to experience love and enjoy life
We got a thousand points of light
Symbolizing the vast number of good deeds and acts of kindness
For the homeless man
Showing support and aid for those without shelter
We got a kinder gentler machine gun hand
Calling attention to the contradiction of violence and compassion
We got department stores and toilet paper
Highlighting the material abundance and comfort in society
Got styrofoam boxes for the ozone layer
Emphasizing the negative impact of human consumption on the environment
Got a man of the people says keep hope alive
A leader who encourages maintaining optimism and faith
Got fuel to burn got roads to drive
Having resources and opportunities to pursue one's ambitions
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Continue to express oneself and strive for freedom and happiness
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Persevere in the pursuit of personal fulfillment and liberty
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Remain determined and resilient in the face of challenges
Keep on rockin' in the free world
Continue to assert one's values and individuality in a society that may suppress them
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