Gypsy In Me
May Imelda Lyrics
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Never be wild like the wind
The gypsy in me I keep in a cage
Locked up like a soul that has sinned
Time and again I dream of a life
I'm wandering with no home
So I soar to the skies
No restraints, no goodbyes
But these wings I will tie
So I cannot fly
Away to the arms of the breeze
So don't stay by my side as I have to deny
The gypsy in me
Time and again I dream of a life
I'm wandering with no home
So I soar to the skies
No restraints, no goodbyes
No place that I'd never roam
But these wings I will tie
So I cannot fly
Away to the arms of the breeze
So don't stay by my side as I have to deny
The gypsy in me
The lyrics in "Gypsy In Me" by May Imelda reflect the internal struggle of the singer between her desire for freedom and the constraints of societal norms. The repeated phrase "The gypsy in me can never be free" highlights the singer’s belief that she will never truly live the life she desires because of the expectations placed upon her. The singer is aware of the cage that she has built around herself and feels as though she has sinned by not living the life she truly wants. She dreams of a life where she is free to roam and wander without any restraints and soar to the skies, but she acknowledges that she is unable to do so because of the shackles that she has put upon herself.
The imagery in the song is evocative, as the singer yearns to be set free, but acknowledges that she must tie her wings so that she cannot fly away. Seemingly locked in her cage, she denies the "gypsy in her" as she must abide by the societal expectations thrust upon her. The lyrics are introspective, reflective, and revealing, highlighting the internal conflict of individuals who must suppress their true selves. The singer ultimately acknowledges that she cannot change who she is, but must continue to remain true to herself, despite the challenges she may face.
Line by Line Meaning
The gypsy in me can never be free
I always feel restless and never able to fully express who I am as a free-spirited gypsy.
Never be wild like the wind
I am unable to live life impulsively and recklessly like the way the wind blows.
The gypsy in me I keep in a cage
I suppress my inner desires and true self, keeping them locked away like a prisoner in a cage.
Locked up like a soul that has sinned
I feel guilty for having this longing for freedom and am punishing myself by locking away my true self.
Time and again I dream of a life
I often imagine and yearn for a life that is different than the one I currently have.
I'm wandering with no home
I feel lost and without a sense of belonging or stability.
So I soar to the skies
To escape my confinement, I use my imagination to rise above my current reality and fly free in my mind.
No restraints, no goodbyes
I yearn for a life with no limitations or goodbyes to hold me back.
No place that I'd never roam
I want to explore new, unfamiliar places without being held down by expectations or obligations.
But these wings I will tie
However, I know that I cannot fully take flight and live out my dreams because of external restraints.
So I cannot fly
I am unable to fully embrace my true self and live the life I dream of because of these external restraints and limitations.
Away to the arms of the breeze
I long to feel the freedom of the wind blowing through my hair, but I cannot because my wings are tied.
So don't stay by my side as I have to deny
I ask that you do not stay near me as I deny my true self and remain confined to a life that does not bring me joy.
The gypsy in me
This is a recurring theme throughout the song, representing the part of myself that is wild, free-spirited, and longing for something more.
Lyrics © CHRSALYIS MUSIC GROUP INC
Written by: HIGHAM IMELDA MARY
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