Freak
Seaway Lyrics
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Living in a typical life, a typical lie
Maybe I'm not losing my mind
I could be the one that lasts this time
And I swear it happened in Portland
It came to me
Fuck what you think is important
Maybe I′m a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody gets that strange to me is ordinary
So maybe I'm a freak
But you freak you me out
(You freak me out)
(You freak me out)
I love the feeling when I sleep at night
Distractions running through my mind
But still sometimes I need a place where I can feel alright
I hope that I can last this time
And I swear it happened in Portland
Your nightmares came to me without warning
So maybe I'm a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody gets that strange to me is ordinary
Maybe I′m a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody gets that strange to me is ordinary
So maybe I′m a freak but you freak you me out
So tell me why it's so out of the question to be one of a kind
To be someone you like
There′s so much more to me than could ever meet your eyes
So maybe I'm a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody gets that strange to me is ordinary
Maybe I′m a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody gets that strange to me is ordinary
So maybe I'm a freak but you freak you me out
(You freak me out)
(You freak me out)
Maybe I′m a freak
Maybe I'm a freak
So maybe I'm a freak
The lyrics of Seaway's song "Freak" are about feeling like an outsider and struggling to fit in with the rest of the world. The singer is reflecting on their life, wondering if they are the only one who feels like they don't quite fit in with everyone else. They sing about how maybe they are a freak and that's why no one knows their name. They acknowledge that feeling strange is ordinary to them, but they also recognize that it freaks other people out.
The word "Portland" is repeated throughout the song as a kind of refrain, and seems to represent a place where the singer had some kind of significant realization or experience. They talk about their nightmares coming to them without warning, suggesting that this is a place where they have faced some of their deepest fears.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer reinforces the idea that being a freak is not necessarily a bad thing. They assert that there is "so much more" to them than anyone could see on the surface, and that people should not be so quick to judge them based on their appearance or behavior. Overall, the song is a celebration of individuality and the ways in which we can all feel like outsiders at times.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I′m not the one who tries
Perhaps I am not the conventional one
Living in a typical life, a typical lie
Living in a life that conforms, a life that is not true
Maybe I'm not losing my mind
Perhaps I'm more sane than you think
I could be the one that lasts this time
I might be the one that endures this time
And I swear it happened in Portland
I'm certain it occurred in Portland
It came to me
It was revealed to me
Fuck what you think is important
Disregard what you view as significant
Maybe I′m a freak and nobody knows my name
Perhaps I am peculiar and anonymous
And nobody gets that strange to me is ordinary
And nobody comprehends that what I perceive as unusual is normal
So maybe I'm a freak
Therefore, I could be considered bizarre
But you freak you me out
However, your anxiety and trepidation baffle me
I love the feeling when I sleep at night
I enjoy the sensation of slumber
Distractions running through my mind
Yet, distractions swarm my thoughts
But still sometimes I need a place where I can feel alright
Nevertheless, occasionally I require a setting where I can feel content
I hope that I can last this time
I hope that I can persevere this time
Your nightmares came to me without warning
Your distressing visions came to me abruptly
So maybe I'm a freak but you freak you me out
Therefore, I am peculiar, but your unease causes me disquiet
So tell me why it's so out of the question to be one of a kind
So, explain to me why it's so impossible to be an individual
To be someone you like
To be the type of person you admire
There′s so much more to me than could ever meet your eyes
I have a lot more to me than what can be perceived
Maybe I'm a freak
Perhaps I am an abnormal person
Writer(s): Adam Shoji, Andrew Eichinger, Ken Taylor, Patrick Carleton, Ryan Locke
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adam Danial
Maybe I'm not the one who tries
Living in a typical life, a typical lie
Maybe I'm not losing my mind
I could be the one that lasts this time
And I swear it happened in Portland
It came to me
Fuck what you think is important
Maybe I'm a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody knows gets that strange to me is ordinary
So maybe I'm a freak
But you freak you me
(You freak me out)
(You freak me out)
I love the feeling when I sleep at night
Distractions running through my mind
But still sometimes I need a place where I can feel alright
I hope that I can last this time
And I swear it happened in Portland
Your nightmares came to me without warning
So maybe I'm a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody knows gets that strange to me is ordinary
Maybe I'm a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody knows gets that strange to me is ordinary
So maybe I'm a freak but you freak you me
(You freak me out)
(You freak me out)
So tell me why it's so out of the question to be one of a kind
To be someone you like
There's so much more to me than could ever meet your eyes
So maybe I'm a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody knows gets that strange to me is ordinary
Maybe I'm a freak and nobody knows my name
And nobody knows gets that strange to me is ordinary
So maybe I'm a freak but you freak you me
(You freak me out)
(You freak me out)
Maybe I'm a freak
Maybe I'm a freak
So maybe I'm a freak
Deeziiklyer80
This video just hits different than others. Idk how anyone who watches this couldn’t be immediately taken back to the best days of their late childhood/early adolescence instantly. Thank you Seaway, you guys are just different than other bands of your era. 🙌🏼
blaire fullagar
Seaway never disappoints to bring back roots of pop punk. The multiple people singing, the happiness, the fun. Not to mention, the actual fucking pop. And honestly, its just an all over emotional song that sounds happy and fun.
claire tran
Seaway is one of the most fun pop punk bands out there. Great melodies and such a positive vibe.
I do miss some of Locke's rougher vocals on this track but I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the album.
Alejandro, yo
They said, becase Alan from Four Year Strong helped produce the album, that the album is a little heavier than All in my Head, so I think Ryan will hit up some rough vocals somewhere on it
claire tran
+Dylan Samaniego Oh rad, I didn't know that. Thanks!
Alejandro, yo
Hey yo go check Growing Stale! Its their newest song and Ryan's got some rough vox in there
iMarsh
5 years later, this is still a bop. 2020 couldnt get much worse but at least 2015 pop punk still brings happiness
Ross Dawson
This song is produced to perfection, so great hearing pop punk with a bit of crunch in the guitars.
Marcos Rodes
Amazing song and video! These guys needs way more recognition
Rizz3n
This year is a glorious year for pop punk. No doubt about that.