Whatever
Oasis (MTV Superdry 2002) Lyrics


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I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

I'm free to say whatever I
Whatever I like
If it's wrong or right it's alright
Always seems to me
You only see what people want you to see
How long's it gonna be
Before we get on the bus
And cause no fuss
Get a grip on yourself
It don't cost much

Free to be whatever you
Whatever you say
If it comes my way it's alright

You're free to be wherever you
Wherever you please
You can shoot the breeze if you want

It always seems to me
You only see what people want you to see
How long's it gonna be
Before we get on the bus
And cause no fuss
Get a grip on yourself
It don't cost much

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

Here in my mind
You know you might find
Something that you
You thought you once knew
But now it's all gone
And you know it's no fun
Yeah I know it's no fun
Oh I know it's no fun

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

Whatever you do
Whatever you say
Yeah I know it's alright

Whatever you do




Whatever you say
Yeah I know it's alright

Overall Meaning

The song "Whatever" by Oasis is an ode to freedom and individuality, urging listeners to break free from society's expectations and limitations. The opening lines - "I'm free to be whatever I / Whatever I choose" - set the tone for the rest of the song, with the repeated refrain emphasizing personal choice and the importance of being able to express oneself. The lyrics also acknowledge that there may be consequences to one's actions or words, but that it's ultimately up to the individual to decide what's right for them: "I'm free to say whatever I / Whatever I like / If it's wrong or right it's alright."


The verses of the song comment on the way society imposes restrictions on people, encouraging conformity instead of celebrating uniqueness. The lines "You only see what people want you to see / How long's it gonna be / Before we get on the bus / And cause no fuss / Get a grip on yourself / It don't cost much" suggest that the way we perceive the world is often shaped by external forces and expectations, and that it's time to break free from those limitations. The chorus reinforces this message, with its repetition of "Free to be whatever you / Whatever you say / If it comes my way it's alright" - a mantra for anyone who feels suffocated by society's rules.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm free to be whatever I
I have complete control over my life and can choose to be whoever I wish to be


Whatever I choose
I have the freedom to make any decision in life


And I'll sing the blues if I want
I have the freedom to express myself through music, even if it's melancholic


I'm free to say whatever I
I can speak my mind on any topic without fear of censorship or persecution


Whatever I like
I have the freedom to have my own opinions and preferences


If it's wrong or right it's alright
I have the freedom to be who I am, even if others may disagree with my choices


Always seems to me
It appears evident to me


You only see what people want you to see
People often project an image of themselves to the public that may not be entirely accurate


How long's it gonna be
How much time has to pass


Before we get on the bus
Before we start moving in the right direction


And cause no fuss
Without any commotion or difficulty


Get a grip on yourself
Take control of your emotions and behavior


It don't cost much
It doesn't require a lot of effort or resources


Free to be whatever you
You have the power to be whoever you want to be


Whatever you say
You can speak your mind openly and honestly


If it comes my way it's alright
If an opportunity presents itself to me, I have the freedom to accept or decline it


You're free to be wherever you
You have the freedom to go wherever you please


Wherever you please
You have the liberty to choose your own path in life


You can shoot the breeze if you want
You can have casual conversations and enjoy the company of others at your leisure


Here in my mind
In my thoughts and imagination


You know you might find
There's a possibility that you could discover something new


Something that you
Something that you previously knew or experienced


You thought you once knew
You believed you understood it before, but now it seems different


But now it's all gone
It's no longer there


And you know it's no fun
You realize it's not enjoyable or exciting


Yeah I know it's no fun
I understand that it's not enjoyable or exciting


Whatever you do
You have the freedom to pursue any action or endeavor


Yeah I know it's alright
I acknowledge that it's acceptable and permissible


Whatever you say
You have the freedom to express your thoughts and opinions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER, NEIL INNES

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@user-zr7lg6ky6c

I’m free to be whatever I
(俺はどんなモノにだってなれる)
Whatever I choose and I’ll sing the blues if I want*
(何を選ぼうとも、望めばブルースだって歌うことだってできる)
I’m free to say whatever I
(俺はどんなコトだって言える)
Whatever I like if it’s wrong or right, it’s alright
(何だって好きなコトを、間違ってようが正しいかろうが構わない)
Always seems to me*
(いつも思うんだ)
You only see what people want you to see*
(皆、誰かが追い求めるモノしか見みないんじゃないかって)
How long’s it gonna be
(いつになればできると思う)
Before we get on the bus and cause no fuss*
(バスに乗る前に、不平不満を言わなくなるのは)
Get a grip on yourself, it don’t cost much*
(自分を持てよ、たいしたことじゃない)
Free to be whatever you
(お前だってどんなモノにもなれる)
Whatever you say if it comes my way, it’s alright
(何を言おうが、俺と同じようにやっても構わない)
You’re free to be wherever you
(どこにだって行ける)
Wherever you please you can shoot the breeze if you want
(どこに行こうと、無駄話をしたくなったらすればいい)
It always seems to me
(いつも思うんだ)
You only see what people want you to see
(皆、誰かが追い求めるモノしか見みないんじゃないかって)
How long’s it gonna be
(いつになればできると思う)
Before we get on the bus and cause no fuss
(バスに乗る前に、不平不満を言わなくなるのは)
Get a grip on yourself, it don’t cost much
(自分を持てよ、たいしたことじゃない)
I’m free to be whatever I
(俺はどんなモノにだってなれる)
Whatever I choose and I’ll sing the blues if I want
(何を選ぼうとも、望めばブルースだって歌うことだってできる)
Here in my mind
(心はここにある)
You know you might find
(きっとお前は見つけるさ)
Something that you
(お前の中の何かを)
You thought you once knew
(かつて思い描いてたモノを)
But now it’s all gone
(だけど、今はもうすべて消えてしまった)
And you know it’s no fun
(それじゃ楽しくないってわかってるはずだ)
You know it’s no fun
(楽しくないはずだろ)
And you know it’s no fun
(楽しくないってわかってるはずなんだ)
I’m free to be whatever I
(俺はどんなモノにだってなれる)
Whatever I choose and I’ll sing the blues if I want
(何を選ぼうとも、望めばブルースだって歌うことだってできる)
I’m free to be whatever I
(俺はどんなモノにだってなれる)
Whatever I choose and I’ll sing the blues if I want
(何を選ぼうとも、望めばブルースだって歌うことだってできる)
Whatever you do, whatever you say, I know it’s alright
(お前が何をしようと、何を言おうが、俺は大丈夫だってわかってる)
Whatever you do, whatever you say, I know it’s alright
(お前が何をしようと、何を言おうが、俺は大丈夫だってわかってる)



@emalehchevska6235

Lyrics:

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

I'm free to say whatever I
Whatever I like
If it's wrong or right it's alright

Always seems to me
You only see what people want you to see
How long's it gonna be
Before we get on the bus
And cause no fuss
Get a grip on yourself
It don't cost much

Free to be whatever you
Whatever you say
If it comes my way it's alright

You're free to be wherever you
Wherever you please
You can shoot the breeze if you want

It always seems to me
You only see what people want you to see
How long's it gonna be
Before we get on the bus
And cause no fuss
Get a grip on yourself
It don't cost much

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

Here in my mind
You know you might find
Something that you
You thought you once knew
But now it's all gone
And you know it's no fun
Yeah I know it's no fun
Oh I know it's no fun

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

Whatever you do
Whatever you say
Yeah I know it's alright

Whatever you do
Whatever you say
Yeah I know it's alright



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@dekayrell

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

I'm free to say whatever I
Whatever I like
If it's wrong or right it's alright

Always seems to me
You only see what people want you to see
How long's it gonna be
Before we get on the bus
And cause no fuss
Get a grip on yourself
It don't cost much

Free to be whatever you
Whatever you say
If it comes my way it's alright

You're free to be wherever you
Wherever you please
You can shoot the breeze if you want

It always seems to me
You only see what people want you to see
How long's it gonna be
Before we get on the bus
And cause no fuss
Get a grip on yourself
It don't cost much

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

Here in my mind
You know you might find
Something that you
You thought you once knew
But now it's all gone
And you know it's no fun
Yeah I know it's no fun
Oh I know it's no fun

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

I'm free to be whatever I
Whatever I choose
And I'll sing the blues if I want

Whatever you do
Whatever you say
Yeah I know it's alright

Whatever you do
Whatever you say
Yeah I know it's alright



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