I Wanna Be Free
Mccarl Scott Lyrics
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Like the bluebirds flying by me,
Like the waves out on the blue sea,
If your love has to tie me,
Don't try me, say good-bye.
I wanna be free,
Don't say you love me, say you like me
But when I need you beside me,
Confide in me, whoa-oh-oh.
I wanna hold your hand,
Walk along the sand,
Laughing in the sun,
Always having fun.
Doing all those things
Without any strings to tie me down.
I wanna be free,
Like the warm September wind, babe,
Say you'll always be my friend, babe,
We can make it to the end, babe,
Again, babe, I've gotta say...
I wanna be free,
I wanna be free,
I wanna be free.
The lyrics of "I Wanna Be Free" by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, popularized by Mccarl Scott, centers on the desire for freedom in a romantic relationship. The singer expresses a longing to be liberated from the ties of love and seeks a relationship that allows him to soar like the bluebirds and waves of the sea. He conveys that if his love for his partner requires him to be tied down, then he would prefer to be set free. He prefers that his partner loves him as a friend, and although he needs their company, he still wants to have his independence, with them only guiding him when necessary.
The singer then goes on to express his desire for a carefree life without any strings attached. He wants to hold his partner's hand as they walk along the beach, laugh and have fun in the sun without any commitments to hold him back. He wants his partner to confide in him and stay close enough to guide him when he needs it. The singer reiterates his desire to be free by comparing himself to the warm September wind and desires a relationship that will last until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be free,
The singer desires to live without any constraints or limitations.
Like the bluebirds flying by me,
The freedom the singer seeks is comparable to the liberty of bluebirds.
Like the waves out on the blue sea,
The unbridled nature of ocean waves corresponds to the freedom the singer desires.
If your love has to tie me,
The singer does not want to be held down by the constraints of love.
Don't try me, say good-bye.
The singer would rather leave than be held captive by love.
Don't say you love me, say you like me
The singer prefers to have a relationship without the weighty expectations of love.
But when I need you beside me,
The singer still wants to have someone there for support when necessary.
Stay close enough to guide me,
The singer values the support of a trusted person who can assist in tough times.
Confide in me, whoa-oh-oh.
The singer wants to have deep, meaningful conversations with this trusted person.
I wanna hold your hand,
The singer wants to be close and connected with their partner.
Walk along the sand,
The singer wants to partake in leisurely activities with their partner.
Laughing in the sun,
The carefree nature of the sun represents the type of happiness the singer is seeking.
Always having fun.
The singer wants to enjoy life and have a good time.
Doing all those things
The singer wants to have enjoyable experiences with their partner.
Without any strings to tie me down.
The singer does not want to have any commitments or obligations holding them back.
Like the warm September wind, babe,
The freedom the singer is seeking is comparable to the warm, gentle breeze of September.
Say you'll always be my friend, babe,
The singer wants their partner to be a constant presence in their life, even if love is not in the picture.
We can make it to the end, babe,
The singer believes they can have a fulfilling relationship without the pressure of love and its expectations.
Again, babe, I've gotta say...
The singer reiterates their desire for freedom and a no-strings-attached relationship.
I wanna be free,
The singer repeats their desire to be free and without constraint.
I wanna be free,
The singer repeats their desire to be free and without constraint.
I wanna be free.
The singer repeats their desire to be free and without constraint.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOBBY HART, TOMMY BOYCE
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