Freedom
Paolo Nutini Lyrics


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Freedom freedom freedom freedom
Freedom freedom freedom freedom

Sometimes I feel like I'm almost gone
Sometimes I feel like I'm almost gone
Sometimes I feel like I'm almost gone
A long, long way from my home
Freedom freedom freedom freedom
Freedom freedom freedom freedom

Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
A long, long way, way from my home

When I need my mother, I call mother
When I need my sister, I call sister
When I need my father, I cry father
When I need my brother, I call brother




Sometimes I feel like I'm almost gone
A long, long way, way from my home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paolo Nutini's song "Freedom" speak to the longing for a sense of belonging and connection. The repetition of the word "freedom" can be interpreted as a desire to break free from the feelings of isolation and detachment from one's home and loved ones. The opening lines of "Sometimes I feel like I'm almost gone" suggest a feeling of being lost, both physically and emotionally, and the repetition of "a long, long way from my home" emphasizes the distance and disconnection felt by the singer.


The verse of "Sometimes I feel like a motherless child" draws on the historical African American spiritual of the same name, which speaks to feelings of abandonment and loneliness. The use of this lyric suggests a link between the experiences of African Americans and the singer of this song, and adds to the theme of feeling disconnected from one's roots and community.


The second half of the song speaks to the longing for connection with one's family members, using repetition and simple language to emphasize the significance of these relationships in providing a sense of home and belonging. Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire for connection and love, and the challenges of feeling disconnected in a rapidly changing world.


Line by Line Meaning

Freedom freedom freedom freedom
The repeated use of the word 'freedom' emphasizes the desire for freedom and the importance of it.


Sometimes I feel like I'm almost gone
There are times when the singer feels detached and distant from himself.


A long, long way from my home
The separation from home adds to the feelings of disconnection and loneliness.


Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
The singer relates to the vulnerable feeling of being a motherless child, emphasizing his need for comfort and support.


When I need my mother, I call mother
The singer acknowledges his reliance on his family for emotional support.


Sometimes I feel like I'm almost gone
The repetition of this line further highlights the singer's feelings of detachment and loneliness.


A long, long way, way from my home
The distance from home continues to be a prominent theme throughout the song, adding to the singer's feelings of isolation.




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@JesusIsKingAboveAllUponHigh

@Owen L this is freeman of the land stuff. I was into it about 6 years ago. The belief isn't that it's illegal to use your legal name. I don't know where this guy got that from. The belief is that your birth certificate acts as a strawman of yourself in name, and that is expressed by capitalisation. And that when you defend yourself in court you're defending this strawman that is assigned to you by birth via a birth certificate, which is property of the state. Which means by extention, you're property of the state through this written document. And that if you state yourself as "[first name] of the family [surname]" you're now truly acting on behalf of yourself rather than your strawman.

But it really makes no difference to the court. Mainly, because it's a load of hokum.

Yes, we are not free. Not in thr truest sense. For civilisations to survive they need to wield power. This means; working, no dodging tax, no claiming property for your own without purchase, and sticking to the laws of the land (both criminal and civil). I despise this. I don't want to hurt others, or steal from them, or even break common law in any other regard. But I don't wish for power to be wielded over myself.
But even I know that for the survival of the state all rules must apply equally. You can't allow some people to get away with paying no tax and taking private or publicly owned land/ or property and not others.

The 'freemen of the land' think if they use certain ways they can circumnavigate the system to be "free".
But that doesn't work in reality.
The only thing which would work is anarchy. Meaning; a destruction of the state which requires such things. Which I am in support of. And frankly, I can actually see happening within my life time.
(If you can check back in this comment in 5-10 years time. I was wrong)



@Christopher-kx9es

I prefer my religion to be a means to a hopeful end.

All is vain otherwise, whether we are sheep or not.

I choose to worship Life. Which I am dependent on, & not free from.

The Bible says that we love, because God first loved us.


Free from all else.


Yet you speak of others, as slaves. Who are chained to your own selves.

Who make idols of men.




....do not worship angels..



@666Smoq

what a voice, and what a voice of wisdom and humanity :
(Charlie Chaplin)
To those who can hear me, I say, do not despair
The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed
The bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress
The hate of men will pass, and dictators die
And the power they took from the people will return to the people
And so long as men die, liberty will never perish
Don't give yourselves to these unnatural men
Machine men with machine minds and machine hearts!
You are not machines, you are not cattle, you are men!
You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful
To make this life a wonderful adventure
Let us use that power!
Let us all unite!



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@veerledeclercq740

We listened this song twice at my daughter ‘s funeral. She died at 24 years by a car accident in 2016. She was great fan of paolo since his first performance at the roundhouse in london. Now, 7 years later , i listen and cry but she stands near me and whispers in my ear, freedom rain on me...
I am 60 years old , this song gives me the power to live on.

@johnsealy733

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@federicofekete2419

God Bless you and may you find peace

@lorihill.loveissparkly

Bless you dear soul 🙏🏻😇💖

@vonytidmar7759

God bless her ❤️

@mauryme1982

i don't KNOW you. but you pierced through my hearth. i believe one day we' ll all be reunited someway. bless both of your soul with sincere love from me.

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@alittlebitofeverything01

2023 and just discovered this gem. Loved reading all the comments left over the years. Quality artists are timeless. Beautiful song.

@maybe-xh8il

You lucky bastard getting to hear this for first time. This song is on a list of songs I'd love to hear for first time again
Nutini:iron sky
Nutini:everywhere
Hozier:eden
Hozier:shrike
Manchester orchestra:the silence

@julienSibille

@@maybe-xh8il Those are great ! I especially love The Silence, priceless !
For me
Avi Kaplan: Getting Started
Avi Kaplan: When i'm a fool
Koethe: Anymore

@maybe-xh8il

@julien Sibille wtf I've never heard of him thank you so so much I love finding new music.

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