Discography:
With King Kobra
* Ready to Strike (1985)
* Thrill of a Lifetime (1986)
With Signal
* Loud & Clear (1989)
With Unruly Child
Unruly Child (1992)
Tormented (1995) as Marcie Free
Worlds Collide (2010)
Down the Rabbit Hole (2014)
Can't Go Home (2017)
Big Blue World (2019)
Our Glass House (2020)
Solo (As Mark/Marcie Free)
* Long Way from Love (1993)
* Tormented (1995)
State Of Love
Mark Free Lyrics
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I was on my knees
Out of my head right from the start
You were out to tease
I chased those rainbows in your eyes
Oh, you had me hooked
Made you the story of my life
Then you closed the book
And tore the seams apart
When it comes to heartbreak
You're the state of the art
State of love
It's a state of mind
Easy to lose
And so hard to find
I've stayed too long
I'm packing up
And moving into a new state of love
You said you'd take me all the way
Now I'm out the door
I thought love was a state of grace
Not a state of war
Flying so blind
Lost in a land of confusion
But I see you love's
Only a state of illusion
State of love
It's a state of mind
Easy to lose
And so hard to find
I've stayed too long
I'm packing up
And moving into a new state of love
When your heart cries emergency
Don't come running to me
The lyrics of Mark Free's song "State of Love" are about a failed romantic relationship and the feeling of being deceived by someone who charmed you in the beginning, making you believe that they would be with you forever. The singer of the song pledges allegiance to their lover's heart, being captivated by their beauty and charm. However, the relationship takes a turn for the worse when the lover starts to tease and manipulate the singer. The singer finds themselves chasing a dream of being with this person, but eventually realizes that they were only caught up in an illusion. The lover ends up breaking the singer's heart and tearing apart their dreams. The singer decides to move on and find a new state of love, describing love as a state of mind that is easy to lose and hard to find.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "State of love, it's a state of mind, easy to lose and so hard to find." This emphasizes the theme that love is a complicated and fragile emotion that can be easily lost, and it takes a lot of effort to find a true and lasting love. The singer decides to leave the failed relationship and move on to a new state of love, leaving no room for the lover to come running back when they cry emergency.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by legendary songwriter and producer Desmond Child, who has worked with many famous artists, including Bon Jovi, Kiss, and Alice Cooper. Another interesting fact is that Mark Free is a pseudonym for Marcie Michelle Free, a transgender singer who was formerly known as Marcie Free and performed with the bands King Kobra and Unruly Child. The song was released in 1993 as a part of Mark Free's self-titled debut album. "State of Love" was not released as a single, but it received critical acclaim and became a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
I pledged allegiance to your heart
I committed myself fully to your love and affection.
I was on my knees
I was willing to do anything and everything to win your heart.
Out of my head right from the start
I was completely absorbed by you from the beginning.
You were out to tease
You enjoyed playing games with my heart and leading me on.
I chased those rainbows in your eyes
I pursued the promise of happiness and fulfillment that I saw in your eyes.
Oh, you had me hooked
You had me completely captivated and under your spell.
Made you the story of my life
You became the central focus and driving force in my life.
Then you closed the book
You abruptly ended our relationship and left me heartbroken and confused.
You took my dreams
You shattered my hopes and aspirations for our future together.
And tore the seams apart
You violently ripped apart the fabric of our relationship.
When it comes to heartbreak
In terms of causing emotional pain and distress,
You're the state of the art
You are the expert, the best at it.
State of love
The condition of being in a romantic relationship.
It's a state of mind
It is a mental and emotional state of being.
Easy to lose
It is simple to fall out of love.
And so hard to find
But it is incredibly difficult to find true love.
I've stayed too long
I have remained in our failed relationship for too much time.
I'm packing up
I am finally leaving.
And moving into a new state of love
I am beginning a new relationship or new chapter of my life.
You said you'd take me all the way
You promised to be with me through everything.
Now I'm out the door
But now I am leaving you, ending our relationship.
I thought love was a state of grace
I believed that love was a condition of being kind and gentle.
Not a state of war
But instead it turned out to be a condition of conflict and struggle.
Flying so blind
I was lost and unaware of the danger I was in.
Lost in a land of confusion
I was bewildered and uncertain about what to do next.
But I see you love's
But now I understand that your supposed love
Only a state of illusion
Was nothing more than a false perception, a trick of the mind.
When your heart cries emergency
When you are in dire emotional need
Don't come running to me
Don't expect me to be there for you after what you have put me through.
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marciefree
Good God! 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰
@AorMelodic21
We love you Marcie !
@GuayreBajistavikingo
Very underrated and talented singer
@Keeper7Keys77
This song is eternal ! What a voice .Love it ! God of A.O.R
@Hakeemandthelock-pickers2342
I cant help myself, Im just a sucker for songs that have the background singers ride out on the chorus and the lead singer goes off improvising over it
@javiercolunge5274
Marcie Free...The GOAT AOR Singer! End of discussion!
@TheCoverUpsLondonUK
75th time I listen to this song today!! Always brings back memories of watching Mark (nowadays Marcia) live at the Gods of AOR festival.
@javiercolunge5274
MR. MARK FREE IS THE GREATEST AOR SINGER OF ALL TIME. THAT'S MY OPINION AND NO ONE CAN CHANGE THAT. I WISH THE BEST FOR HIM. WHICH IS TO FIND LOVE WITH THE WOMEN OF HIS DREAMS. I KNOW HE DESERVES THAT LOVE AFTER GOING THROUGH WHAT HE WEN'T. ITS NOT FUNNY AT ALL WHAT HAPPENED TO MARK. THE WOMEN THAT SHOWS THE MOST LOVE SHALL CONQUER HIM. LOVE YOUR MARK FREE. JAVI.
@whiteraven229
The best song of mark
@AORTime
Super track!