Liberty
Kitchen & The Plastic Spoons Lyrics
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Or you think our soul will die?
Are you happy as a ghost for a ghost of me?
But now I'm getting tired
And now I'm getting tired
I crushed my heart for you
A can of sardines for you
but day after day
They took something away
I was standing at the bottom of the hole
And you, you were searching for your own reward
And all our friends laugh at me
Because I never knew that it all was a fake
So liberty Liberty, grim
Liberty for my old mistake
When I was in your hands
When I was in your hands
They can't turn me away
To an etched and golden grave
I don't care if you ask me more
I just drag my face around
I just drag my face around
I was standing at the bottom of the hole
And you, You were searching for your own reward
So liberty Liberty, grim
Liberty for my old mistake
When I was in your hands
When I was in your hands
They can't turn me away
To an etched and golden grave
I don't carry it anymore
I just drag my face around
I just drag my face around
I was standing at the bottom of the hole
And you, you were crouching for your only one And all My friends Laugh at me
Because I never knew that it all was a fake
So liberty Liberty, grim
Liberty from my old mistake
Well I was in your hands
well I was in your hands
The lyrics of Kitchen & The Plastic Spoons's song Liberty are complex, and can be interpreted in many ways. It could be seen as a commentary on the human need for freedom and how difficult it is to attain true liberty. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, asking whether the truth of our lives is enough to keep our souls alive, suggesting that deception can be fatal. The singer then talks about sacrificing their heart and giving everything they have, but over time, they find that something or someone has taken it all away.
In the chorus, the singer speaks of liberty in rather ominous terms, describing it as grim, and liberating them from their old mistake. It seems like a reference to the consequences of their decisions, perhaps implying that they are paying for some past sin. The final lines allude to the irony of the situation, where the singer was in someone's hands, yet now they feel free to drag their face around, no longer carrying the burden anymore.
Overall, Liberty is an introspective track that deals with conflicting emotions of love, freedom, anger and perhaps acquiescence, and how all these elements interact with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring me something Vivid of our lives
Can you bring back the passion and excitement we once had in our lives?
Or you think our soul will die?
Do you believe that our lack of excitement will lead to a spiritual death?
Are you happy as a ghost for a ghost of me?
Are you content with just a shell of who I used to be?
But now I'm getting tired
I'm growing weary of this hollow existence.
And now I'm getting tired
I'm becoming more and more exhausted.
I crushed my heart for you
I destroyed myself emotionally for your sake.
A can of sardines for you
I gave you something small and insignificant as a token of my love.
but day after day they took something away
My happiness and well-being were slowly eroded over time.
They took something away
Something of value was taken from me without my consent.
I was standing at the bottom of the hole
I was in a very deep, dark place emotionally.
And you, you were searching for your own reward
You were looking out for yourself, even if it meant hurting me in the process.
And all our friends laugh at me
Our mutual acquaintances poke fun at me for not realizing the truth about our relationship.
Because I never knew that it all was a fake
I was oblivious to the fact that our love was not genuine.
So liberty Liberty, grim
Freedom from a depressing situation is a bleak prospect.
Liberty for my old mistake
Being free from my error of being with you would be liberating.
When I was in your hands
During the time when I was under your control and influence.
They can't turn me away
I won't be swayed or manipulated anymore.
To an etched and golden grave
I won't be a slave to the idea of a false, idealized version of a perfect life anymore.
I don't care if you ask me more
I'm not interested in hearing more from you about our past.
I just drag my face around
I just go through the motions of daily life without feeling any joy or fulfillment.
And you, You were searching for your own reward
Again, you were only looking out for yourself.
So liberty Liberty, grim
The idea of being free from you is a gloomy one.
Liberty from my old mistake
Breaking away from the mistake of being with you would be freedom.
Well I was in your hands
I was under your control and influence.
Contributed by Lillian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.