Sweet Freedom
Michael McDonald Lyrics
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Dancin' to a different drum
Can't you see what's goin' on
Deep inside your heart
Always searchin' for the real thing
Livin' like it's far away
Just leave all the madness in yesterday
You're holdin' the key
[Chorus]
Shine sweet freedom
Shine your light on me
You are the magic
You're right where I want to be
Oh sweet freedom carry me along
We'll keep the spirit alive on and on
We'll be dancin' in the moonlight
Smilin' with the risin' sun
Livin' like we've never done
Goin' all the way
Reachin' out to meet the changes
Touchin' every shining star
The light of tomorrow is right where we are
There's no turnin' back
From what I'm feeling
[Chorus]
'Cause there'll be starlight all night
When we're close together
Share those feelings dancin' in your eyes
Tonight they're guiding us
Shinin' till the mornin' light
The lyrics to Michael McDonald's "Sweet Freedom" speak to the idea of embracing freedom, living in the present moment, and not being held back by past mistakes or fears of the future. The opening lines of the song, "No more runnin' down the wrong road, dancin' to a different drum," suggests a turning point in the singer's life where they have decided to let go of old ways of living and thinking to embrace a new sense of freedom. The chorus repeats the phrase "Shine sweet freedom" as an anthem for this message, acknowledging that freedom is both a magical feeling and a guide to where we want to be in life.
The second verse of the song brings in the idea of positivity and hope for the future with the lines, "Livin' like we've never done, goin' all the way, reachin' out to meet the changes." The singer encourages us to reach for the stars, to touch every shining star, and to keep the spirit of freedom alive. The final lines of the song suggest that this spirit of freedom and positivity will guide us through the night and into the morning light, setting the tone for a new beginning filled with hope and possibility.
Overall, "Sweet Freedom" is a song about optimism and the power of the human spirit to overcome challenges and embrace a life of freedom and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
No more runnin' down the wrong road
I will no longer be making the same mistakes in my life. I will find a new path to follow.
Dancin' to a different drum
I will not follow the same routine as everyone else. I will follow a different rhythm.
Can't you see what's goin' on
I urge you to open your eyes and see what is happening in the world.
Deep inside your heart
Your emotions are telling you what to do inside.
Always searchin' for the real thing
I'm constantly searching for something real.
Livin' like it's far away
I'm living my life as if my goal is still far away.
Just leave all the madness in yesterday
Forget about all the madness you experienced in the past.
You're holdin' the key
You hold the key to your own success.
When you believe it
Only when you truly believe in yourself can you be successful.
Shine sweet freedom
Freedom, shine bright for me.
Shine your light on me
Guide me, freedom, because I need your light to show me the way.
You are the magic
Freedom is the magic that can help me achieve my goals.
You're right where I want to be
Freedom is where I want to be in my life.
Oh sweet freedom carry me along
Freedom, please help me achieve my goals.
We'll keep the spirit alive on and on
We will never let our spirits die. We will continue to pursue our goals indefinitely.
We'll be dancin' in the moonlight
We will enjoy life's pleasures even when things seem to be at their darkest.
Smilin' with the risin' sun
I'll be happy to start a new day, ready to tackle new challenges and opportunities.
Livin' like we've never done
Living without the fear of failure, trying new things fearlessly.
Goin' all the way
I'm going all the way with unwavering determination.
Reachin' out to meet the changes
I'll embrace changes and adapt to find success and happiness.
Touchin' every shining star
Touch every opportunity that comes my way and seize it, no matter how big or small.
The light of tomorrow is right where we are
The future and opportunities are in front of us, we just need to take the first step.
There's no turnin' back
We must move forward and never look back.
From what I'm feeling
I'm feeling confident and determined, and I won't be turning back.
Cause there'll be starlight all night
Starlight will guide us throughout the entire night.
When we're close together
When we stand united, we can achieve anything.
Share those feelings dancin' in your eyes
We can connect emotionally and share our feelings through our eyes.
Tonight they're guiding us
Tonight, our feelings will guide us and bring us success.
Shinin' till the mornin' light
Our determination and success will continue to shine until the new day begins.
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