I Want To Break Free
Queen Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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I want to break free
I want to break free from your lies
You're so self satisfied I don't need you
I've got to break free
God knows, God knows I want to break free
I've fallen in love
And this time I know it's for real
I've fallen in love yeah
God knows God knows I've fallen in love
It's strange but it's true
I can't get over the way you love me like you do
But I have to be sure
When I walk out that door
Oh how I want to be free baby
Oh how I want to be free
Oh how I want to break free
But life still goes on
I can't get used to living without living without
Living without you by my side
I don't want to live alone hey
God knows got to make it on my own
So baby can't you see
I've got to break free
I've got to break free
I want to break free yeah
I want, I want, I want, I want to break free
The song "I Want to Break Free" by Queen Paul Rodgers is a powerful anthem about a person who wants to break free from a relationship that is suffocating them. The opening lines of the song, "I want to break free/ from your lies/ you're so self-satisfied I don't need you" are an indictment of the partner's behavior, and suggest that the relationship is built on lies and dishonesty. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and frustration, as the singer tries to extricate themselves from the relationship.
As the song continues, the singer reveals that they have fallen in love for the first time, and it is a genuine and profound experience. However, they are torn between their desire to be with this person and their need to break free from the suffocating relationship that they are currently in. The chorus of the song, with its insistent repetition of "I want to break free," conveys a sense of urgency and desperation.
Ultimately, the singer realizes that they must break free from the relationship in order to be true to themselves and their feelings. The song is a powerful expression of the human desire for freedom and authenticity, and a reminder that sometimes we must make difficult choices in order to live our lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to break free
The singer is expressing their intense desire to escape the situation they are currently in.
I want to break free from your lies
The singer wants to be free from the dishonesty of the person they are addressing.
You're so self satisfied I don't need you
The singer is expressing their disdain for the arrogance of the person they are addressing.
God knows, God knows I want to break free
The singer believes that even though they feel trapped, God knows they want to escape and find freedom.
I've fallen in love
The singer has found themselves in a romantic relationship.
I've fallen in love for the first time
The singer has never experienced true love before and this is a new experience for them.
And this time I know it's for real
The singer is convinced that the love they are currently experiencing is genuine and not superficial.
It's strange but it's true
The singer is acknowledging that their newfound love is unexpected and surprising, yet it is still true.
I can't get over the way you love me like you do
The singer is expressing their amazement and gratitude for the way their lover treats them.
But I have to be sure
The singer feels the need to be certain that their relationship is solid and won't fall apart.
When I walk out that door
The singer is likely referring to leaving their old life behind to start a new one with their lover.
Oh how I want to be free baby
The singer addresses their lover and confesses their desire to be free and happy together.
But life still goes on
The singer acknowledges that even if they escape their current situation, life will continue to happen.
I can't get used to living without living without
The singer has trouble adjusting to life without their lover by their side.
Living without you by my side
The singer is expressing how lonely life without their lover next to them is.
I don't want to live alone hey
The singer doesn't want to end up alone and without love in their life.
God knows got to make it on my own
The singer acknowledges that ultimately they are responsible for their own happiness and success.
So baby can't you see
The singer pleads with their lover to understand how trapped they feel and how much they want to break free.
I've got to break free
The singer feels like they must escape their current situation and find a new life.
I want to break free yeah
The singer is reiterating their desire to be free from their current constraints.
I want, I want, I want, I want to break free
The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's intense longing for freedom.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN DEACON
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CockSprocket
Paul Kept Queen going in their darkest hour......No one can replace Freddie.....But Paul will never get the recognition he so rightfully deserves...He is amazing!
Ryan garrard
This mans voice is incredible...
Yolanda Quilo Payoran
no one can replace the great Freddie but thank you Paul Rodgers, you done it well on your own! 😊
goldcanyon340
Truer words were never spoken.
iggypopisgod9
You can only be who you are: and Paul is a gifted blues/soul man belter. Queen fans are a tough lot, and nobody will ever replace Mercury, but Rodgers held his own.
Space Truckin
Pau Rodgers what a living legend, as Brian May said, they all grew up watching him perform in their younger days and idiolised him.
Dominique M
I love Paul Rodgers and think he did an excellent job here.
sledger2003
This is the first time I listened to Queen without Freddie... and he's not bad .. in fact he's very good. He's not trying to be Freddie. He's a proper rock 'n roll singer.. so .. well done mate. Well done Queen.
Craig Such
I'm a huge fan of Queen but I reckon Paul Rogers is ideal.He brings the soul and blues to Queen songs. Great singer
ivan kovacevic
His voice gave a NEW flavour to this great song. Also, the band played it stronger, bit more rocky.. greatly for Paul the man. And, do I have to say.. thank you Freddy. Thank YOU.