To Be Free
Oasis Lyrics


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Head like a rock spinning round and round
I found it in a hole sitting upside down
You point the finger at me but I don't believe
Paint me a wish on a velvet sky
You demand the answers but I don't know why in my mind
There is no time

But the little things they make me so happy
All I want to do is live by the sea
Little things they make me so happy
But it's good it's good it's good to be free

So what would you say if I said to you
It's not in what you say it's in what you do
You point the finger at me but I don't believe
Bring it on home to where we found
My head like a rock sitting upside down
In my mind there is no time

But the little things they make me so happy
All I want to do is live by the sea




Little things they make me so happy
But it's good it's good it's good to be free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "To Be Free" by Oasis are open to interpretation, but some themes and emotions are apparent throughout the song. It seems to be a song about feeling stuck and disorientated, but still finding joy in the small things in life. The repeated line "Head like a rock spinning round and round" suggests a feeling of being lost or dizzy, and the image of being "in a hole sitting upside down" adds to the sense of disorientation. The lyrics also mention someone pointing their finger, perhaps accusing the singer of something, but they refuse to believe it. This could be interpreted as a rejection of external pressures or criticism.


The chorus of the song, "But the little things they make me so happy / All I want to do is live by the sea / Little things they make me so happy / But it's good it's good it's good to be free" reinforces the idea that even in difficult or uncertain times, there are small moments of joy to be found. The image of living by the sea could suggest a desire for peace and tranquillity, or a way of escaping from the stresses of everyday life.


Overall, "To Be Free" is a song about finding happiness and freedom in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that life can be confusing and difficult, but that there are always reasons to keep going and opportunities to find joy.


Line by Line Meaning

Head like a rock spinning round and round
I feel so lost and disoriented, like my head is a heavy, unchanging rock that I can't seem to escape from.


I found it in a hole sitting upside down
I discovered this sense of confusion and stuck-ness in a dark, cramped place where I felt completely turned around and disoriented.


You point the finger at me but I don't believe
You're blaming me for things and expecting me to take responsibility, but I don't think it's entirely my fault or something that I should have to deal with alone.


Paint me a wish on a velvet sky
I'm looking for some sort of grand, sweeping gesture or symbol that will represent my deepest desires and give me hope for the future.


You demand the answers but I don't know why in my mind
You keep asking me questions and expecting me to have all the answers, but in my own head, I'm just as confused and uncertain as you are.


There is no time
I feel like time is slipping away from me, and that no matter what I do or how hard I try, I won't be able to catch up or really make a meaningful impact on the world.


But the little things they make me so happy
Despite all the challenges and difficulties I'm facing, there are still small moments of joy and contentment that make life worth living and give me hope for the future.


All I want to do is live by the sea
My dream is to live a simple, idyllic life near the ocean where I can escape from the pressures of the world and find peace in nature.


But it's good it's good it's good to be free
Ultimately, I know that true happiness and fulfillment can only come from being free to pursue my own dreams and desires, even if that means breaking away from the expectations and demands of others.


So what would you say if I said to you
If I were to tell you what's been on my mind lately, how would you react or respond?


It's not in what you say it's in what you do
Words alone aren't enough to convey the depth of my emotions and desires; what really matters is taking action and making a real difference in the world.


Bring it on home to where we found
Let's go back to the beginning, to a simpler time when things were less complicated and we felt more grounded and secure in the world.


My head like a rock sitting upside down
Even though I'm trying to escape from this sense of confusion and disorientation, I still feel trapped and stuck, like my head is a heavy, unyielding rock that won't let me break free.


In my mind there is no time
In my own head, it feels like time has stopped or slowed to a crawl, and that I'm stuck in a kind of eternal present that just keeps stretching out before me with no end in sight.




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James Pattison

incredible!!!! Liam's voice is unreal here. Band on great form as well.

Danielle Guzman

In his youth he knew what he had

Matt Taylor

Saw them 4 times live back in the day & they always sounded better live than they did recorded. That's just how they were. Proper fucking band who will never be equalled.

arron williams

Why wasn't this song released like this! Classic Oasis

Matt Taylor

Liam fucking kills it here. Sounds fucking amazing. Live aswell. This sums up Oasis at their very best for me. Unstoppable.

asdfghjkluke

always been my favourite song. classic oasis and monster riff

Петър Петров

Bless you for the upload. Great performance that now i can hear properly.

Eddy Sandland

Watched this when I was 14!!!! Thanks for uploading & remastering!!!! Classic gig!!!! x

Ste Lats

Influenced a generation , and I was one of that generation 👍👍👍👍👍

alex nemis

Great job love this

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