"Wait A Minute Girl," written by Scott and Michael Favorito, is a stunner, with Beatles references throughout (how the heck can Scott sound like both John and Paul?). "I'll Be On My Way," written by Billy Sullivan and Brent Warren of The Action, is an instant classic, full of the kind of sounds that, dare I say it, makes The Beatles music enjoyable to this day.
Before Scott joined Raspberries in 1973, the band had recorded the Eric Carmen-Dave Smalley "Nobody Knows," and Scott covers the song here, giving the song the necessary Lennon-esque edge it was missing the first time around.
You'll be reminded of how great John Lennon was and amazed again at how Scott recreates The Beatles "Yes It Is," bringing renewed vigor to that 1965 classic. It will also bring tears to the eyes of Lennon fans.
I Wanna Be Free
Scott McCarl Lyrics
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Like the bluebirds flying by me,
Like the waves out on the blue sea,
If your love has to tie me,
Don't try me, say good-bye.
I wanna be free,
Don't say you love me, say you like me
But when I need you beside me,
Confide in me, whoa-oh-oh.
I wanna hold your hand,
Walk along the sand,
Laughing in the sun,
Always having fun.
Doing all those things
Without any strings to tie me down.
I wanna be free,
Like the warm September wind, babe,
Say you'll always be my friend, babe,
We can make it to the end, babe,
Again, babe, I've gotta say...
I wanna be free,
I wanna be free,
I wanna be free.
The song "I Wanna Be Free" by Scott McCarl is a wistful expression of the singer's desire to be unencumbered by the constraints of love. He compares his desire for freedom to the flight of a bluebird and the waves of the sea. He acknowledges the importance of having a partner to guide him but also insists on the importance of maintaining emotional space. He wants to engage in all the pleasures of life, hand in hand with his lover, without any sense of restraint.
The lyrics are a declaration of the desire for emotional independence while still recognizing the value of a relationship. The singer wants to be free but not alone. He wants to share his joy with someone special but doesn't want to be tied down. The song captures the tension between the desire for love and the need for personal freedom.
This song is an example of Scott McCarl's ability to write catchy, radio-friendly pop songs that still contain a deeper emotional message. This song was released in 1975 as a single on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert label. It didn't make the charts, but the song's catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics have been fondly remembered by fans of '70s pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be free,
The singer desires to experience freedom in their life.
Like the bluebirds flying by me,
The singer is using the image of bluebirds flying to represent their desire for the freedom to move around without restriction.
Like the waves out on the blue sea,
The singer equates the freedom they desire with the vastness of the sea.
If your love has to tie me,
The artist wants to be in a relationship without feeling confined or controlled.
Don't try me, say good-bye.
The artist is telling their partner that if they cannot provide them with the freedom they desire, they should leave.
Don't say you love me, say you like me
The singer is asking for honesty from their partner, requesting that they not use the word love if they do not truly mean it.
But when I need you beside me,
Although the singer desires freedom, they still want their partner to be there when they need them.
Stay close enough to guide me,
The artist wants their partner to provide support and guidance without being overbearing or restricting.
Confide in me, whoa-oh-oh.
The artist wants their partner to trust them and confide in them.
I wanna hold your hand,
The artist desires physical affection from their partner.
Walk along the sand,
The singer wants to engage in carefree, romantic activities without feeling tied down.
Laughing in the sun,
The artist wants to enjoy life without any restrictions.
Always having fun.
The singer wants to live their life with a carefree and enjoyable attitude.
Doing all those things
The singer desires to engage in activities that bring them joy and happiness.
Without any strings to tie me down.
The singer wants to live life without feeling confined or held back.
Like the warm September wind, babe,
The artist uses the image of the warm September wind to represent the beauty of freedom.
Say you'll always be my friend, babe,
The artist desires a relationship based on friendship and mutual respect.
We can make it to the end, babe,
The singer wants a relationship that has the potential to last.
Again, babe, I've gotta say...
The singer is restating their desire for freedom and a relationship built on mutual trust and respect.
I wanna be free,
The artist repeats their desire for freedom, emphasizing its importance in their life.
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Written by: BOBBY HART, TOMMY BOYCE
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