Free As Stone
Mary Black Lyrics

Phone calls and taxi-rides
Amidst the chaos of modern life, there is a sense of urgency and restlessness that dominates.

And somebody's leaving
The departure of someone dear is imminent and the feelings of loss and uncertainty are palpable.

Misunderstandings get out of control
As a result of the frenzied pace of life, misunderstandings fester and grow into larger issues.

And the right words get left
In the heat of the moment, the appropriate words that need to be said to resolve the situation are not spoken.

And the wrong words get spoken
Conversely, words that don't help the situation are spoken and things get worse.

He's gone but not your pride
Though the person is gone, there is still a sense of dignity and self-respect that cannot be taken away.

Chorus
Throughout the song, the chorus provides a refrain, emphasizing the theme that sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can be truly free.

Not much can help
Despite the help that others may try to offer, true healing needs to come from within.

The full heart that's breaking
When a heart is truly broken, it can be difficult to put the pieces back together again.

Can't find the words
When someone is truly struggling, even the right words may be hard to come by.

And you can't hide the feelings
No matter how hard you try to conceal your emotions, they will always be there and they will always affect you.

And it's down to the bone
At times, the struggle can be so intense and so internalized that it feels like it is affecting the very essence of who you are.

To the heart of the matter
The central issues that need to be addressed lie deep within oneself, and it takes courage and honesty to confront them head-on.

You're free free as stone
In the end, there is a sense of release and liberation that comes from facing these struggles and coming out the other side.

Look at you now
The singer speaks directly to the listener, acknowledging the pain and struggle that they are going through.

You're the picture of sorrow
The sorrow that the listener is feeling is so palpable that it becomes almost tangible.

Head in your hands
The despair and anguish are so great that the listener feels like they have no other option but to bury their head in their hands.

Like a scene from a movie
The level of drama and intensity is so heightened that it feels like something out of a cinematic experience.

And all of the things
At the same time, the trivial issues that once seemed so important no longer matter and fade away.

That seemed so important
The pettiness and smallness of daily concerns become insignificant in the face of real struggle.

Are leaves and are blowing away
These cares and concerns are here one moment and then gone the next, much like the ever-changing leaves on a tree.

Walk through this town
The artist moves beyond the personal struggles of the listener and zooms out to address larger societal issues.

On a cold Sunday morning
The day may be bright and the world may seem peaceful, but this tranquility is deceptive and temporary.

Soldiers in uniforms
The militarization of everyday life is a threat that looms large in this world.

Guns in their hands
The violence and danger that come with wars and conflicts are constantly present.

The world all caught up
This sense of unease and conflict is something that affects everyone, regardless of where they come from or what they believe in.

With barbed wire fences
The world is becoming increasingly divided and paranoid, with physical and metaphorical barriers being erected between people.

I'm free I'm free as stone
Despite all of these obstacles and dangers, there is still a sense of personal freedom that can be achieved through inner strength and resilience.