To Be Free
Riley Pearce Lyrics
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I want to be free
I want to be more than you wanted from me
I want to see places I've not been
Come back knowing what it means to be me
There's a place
In the little staircase
I'm toying with the idea of a new place
And all the dust in my wallet
All the chains that I can't break
What if it's a mistake?
I want to be
I want to be free
I want to be more than you wanted from me
I want to see places I've not been
Come back knowing what it means to be me
Those ancient sights
Are passing by through strangers eyes
Loose yourself in those falling skies
And the better half of your day
Is spent finding your way back
On unfamiliar tracks
I want to be
I want to be free
I want to be more than you wanted from me
I want to see places I've not been
Come back knowing what it means to be me
Hey, hey!
I want to be
I want to be free
I want to be more than you wanted from me
And I want to see places I've not been
Hey, hey!
And come back knowing what it means to be me
And come back knowing what it means to be me
And come back knowing what it means to be me
Riley Pearce's "To Be Free" is a song about the desire to break free from societal expectations and the pressure to conform. The song opens with the powerful repetition of the chorus, "I want to be free, I want to be more than you wanted from me." This line sets the tone for the entire song and establishes Pearce's yearning to escape the limitations he feels have been placed on him.
Pearce then continues in the first verse to describe his dreams of seeing new places and discovering himself in the process. The line "Come back knowing what it means to be me" highlights the importance of self-discovery and how it can only be truly achieved by breaking away from the expectations of others. The second verse alludes to the potential risks and uncertainties that come with stepping out of one's comfort zone. The reference to the "little staircase" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the current situation that he wishes to leave behind.
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home Pearce's desire for freedom and self-discovery. Overall, "To Be Free" is a powerful anthem for those who feel stifled by societal expectations and yearn to break away in order to discover their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be
The singer desires to change and grow
I want to be free
The singer desires to break away from any constraints preventing growth
I want to be more than you wanted from me
The singer desires to surpass others' expectations and limitations
I want to see places I've not been
The singer desires to explore new experiences and perspectives
Come back knowing what it means to be me
The singer wants to learn about themselves through their new experiences
There's a place
The singer is considering a new location or opportunity
Around the little stairs
The new location or opportunity may be small or hidden
In the little staircase
The new location or opportunity may involve ascending or descending
I'm toying with the idea of a new place
The singer is considering a change of location or experience
And all the dust in my wallet
The singer may not have much financial security in taking this new opportunity
All the chains that I can't break
The singer may feel limited by their current circumstances
What if it's a mistake?
The singer is unsure if taking the new opportunity is the right choice
Those ancient sights
The singer reflects on the beauty and richness of history
Are passing by through strangers eyes
The singer may feel disconnected from these historical sights, as they are being viewed by strangers
Loose yourself in those falling skies
The singer encourages the listener to become lost in the beauty of the world around them
And the better half of your day
A significant portion of time is being devoted to this new experience
Is spent finding your way back
Returning to one's previous state or location may be challenging
On unfamiliar tracks
The return journey may be full of surprises and new experiences as well
Hey, hey!
An interjection expressing excitement or enthusiasm
And I want to see places I've not been
The singer reiterates their desire to explore new experiences
Come back knowing what it means to be me
The singer desires personal growth and self-discovery through new experiences
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DannyDyson
This is such a good vibe!!