Liberty
Saint Saviour Lyrics


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Tempest tost
Tempers lost
Sail to me, liberty
Over seas
Mountain tops
Fly to me, liberty

It's a question for you
It's a question for me
Are we really free?

It's a question for you
It's a question for me
Are we really free?

We all build our own walls
One way or another we will do our time
No man is an island
One way or another we all stand in line

Tears I shed, innocently led
All mistakes are made, and replayed
Like history, who the hell are we
At liberty, liberty?

It's a question for you
It's a question for me
Are we really free?

It's a question for you
It's a question for me
Are we really free?

Dip it in gold
Lo and behold
What do you see
Liberty

Dip it in gold
Lo and behold
What do you see
Liberty

Dip it in gold
Lo and behold




What do you see
Liberty

Overall Meaning

The song "Liberty" by Saint Saviour touches upon the theme of freedom and individuality. The first verse speaks of a storm, both physical and emotional, where tempers are lost and turmoil abounds. The chorus raises the question of whether we are truly free or not, as the singer implores the listener to consider their own sense of liberation. The metaphor of building one's own walls is used to suggest that we all create our own limitations, and yet must serve our own sentence for them. The lines "no man is an island" and "we all stand in line" serve as reminders that, despite our differences, we are all connected and subject to the same societal pressures.


The second half of the song takes on a more introspective tone as the singer reveals her own vulnerabilities and doubts. She sheds tears due to mistakes made, highlighting the importance of learning from past experiences rather than repeating them. The line "Like history, who the hell are we" serves as a thought-provoking reminder that individuals are but a small part of the larger picture, and our actions are not only interconnected but may be influenced by the actions of others throughout history. The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "Dip it in gold, lo and behold, what do you see, Liberty," perhaps suggesting that true freedom lies not in material wealth or possessions, but in a mental and emotional state of being.


Line by Line Meaning

Tempest tost
Thrown into a storm, tossed around by chaotic forces


Tempers lost
Anger and frustration are felt


Sail to me, liberty
Asking for freedom to come to her


Over seas
Traveling across oceans


Mountain tops
Scaling great heights


Fly to me, liberty
Asking for freedom to be flown in


It's a question for you
The inquiry is directed to the listener


It's a question for me
The inquiry applies to herself


Are we really free?
Rhetorical expression of doubt in true freedom


We all build our own walls
Building barriers in our minds and lives, often unconsciously


One way or another we will do our time
Everyone will face challenges or consequences, either imposed or self-inflicted


No man is an island
We all depend on others and are influenced by society


One way or another we all stand in line
We all follow rules and systems, even if we rebel against them


Tears I shed, innocently led
Feeling vulnerable, sad, and misled


All mistakes are made, and replayed
Errors are repeated and ingrained into our lives


Like history, who the hell are we
Feeling insignificant and questioning our place in time and society


At liberty, liberty?
Wondering if true freedom can be achieved


Dip it in gold
Gilding something, coating it in a shiny, beautiful cover


Lo and behold
Behold, look and see


What do you see
Asking what appears after gilding something


Liberty
The word she associates with the vision of something gilded in gold




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