Free As A Bird
Pan Pipes Lyrics
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It's the next best thing to be
Free as a bird
La, la, la, la
Home and dry
Like a homin' bird I fly
As a bird on wings
Whatever happened to the life that we once knew
Can we really live without each other?
Where did we lose the touch
That seemed to mean so much
It's always made me feel so
Free as a bird
It's the next best thing to be
Free as a bird
La, la, la, la
Home and dry
Like a homin' bird I fly
As a bird on wings
Whatever happened to
The life that we once knew?
Always made me feel so free
Free as a bird
It's the next best thing to be
Free as a bird
Free as a bird
Free as a bird
Free as a bird, oh, oh, oh
The song "Free As A Bird" by Pan Pipes is a ballad about the desire for freedom and the difficulties that arise when one loses a sense of freedom. The lyrics speak of the dream of being free as a bird, flying high and feeling at home in the world. The song addresses the question of how we can continue to exist without freedom, and how we can rediscover the touch that was once so meaningful.
The chorus of "Free As A Bird" is the most iconic part of the song. It repeats the phrase "free as a bird" several times, emphasizing the idea that freedom is the most important thing. The lyrics are also deeply poetic, especially as they describe the feeling of flying like a homing bird. The singer emphasizes how the loss of freedom can lead to feelings of being trapped.
The song's haunting melody and beautiful lyrics have made it a favorite of many fans of modern balladry. Pan Pipes are known for their beautiful and calming music, and "Free As A Bird" is one of their most beloved compositions.
Line by Line Meaning
Free as a bird
Feeling unencumbered and unrestricted, like a bird soaring in the sky.
It's the next best thing to be
Being free is so desirable that it's only second best to being able to fly.
La, la, la, la
A nonsensical vocalization expressing joy and freedom.
Home and dry
Having successfully achieved one's goal and feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Like a homin' bird I fly
Like a tropical bird flitting between trees, I fly joyfully and effortlessly.
As a bird on wings
As a bird flying on feathers, I feel light, buoyant, and free.
Whatever happened to the life that we once knew
Reflecting on how things have changed and feeling a sense of loss or nostalgia for the past.
Can we really live without each other?
Questioning whether it's possible to be happy and fulfilled without a particular person or group of people.
Where did we lose the touch
Wondering when and how a close relationship started to deteriorate or fade.
That seemed to mean so much
Thinking back to a time when the relationship was very important and full of meaning.
It's always made me feel so
Feeling a deep sense of freedom and joy when contemplating the relationship or the past.
Free as a bird
Feeling unencumbered and unrestricted, like a bird soaring in the sky.
It's the next best thing to be
Being free is so desirable that it's only second best to being able to fly.
Free as a bird
Feeling unencumbered and unrestricted, like a bird soaring in the sky.
Free as a bird
Feeling unencumbered and unrestricted, like a bird soaring in the sky.
Free as a bird, oh, oh, oh
Repeating the idea of being free, expressing the joy and exhilaration that comes with it.
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