Winwood released a new album "Nine Lives" on April 29, 2008, and started a tour with Tom Petty and others in May 2008.
Freedom Overspill
Steve Winwood Lyrics
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Well you don't waste a minute of time
Who cares, who knows what's true
Coffee and tears the whole night through
Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you
Freedom overspill
Force of habit, you could say
The way they talk you're talking away
Who cares, who knows what's true
Your wounded pride is burning you up
Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you
Freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
You're sounding good to me now
Keep talking on
I want to hear the worst
You got no right going around
Talking 'bout the things that you do
That you do
Keep on talking all you want
Well you don't waste a minute of time
Who cares, who knows what's true
Coffee and tears the whole night through
Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you
Freedom overspill
There's a freedom overspill
Come on
Freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
You're sounding good to me now
Keep talking on
I want to hear the worst
You got no right going around
Talking 'bout the things that you do
Talking 'bout the things you do
Force of habit, you could say
The way they talk you're talking away
Who cares, who knows what's true
Your wounded pride is burning you up
Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you
Freedom overspill
Oh, freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
Oh freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Oh freedom overspill
The song "Freedom Overspill" by Steve Winwood is a commentary on the societal pressure to conform to certain norms and the consequences of deviating from these norms. The lyrics suggest that people often talk just for the sake of talking, without regard for the truth, and that this constant chatter can be overwhelming and exhausting. The repeated refrain of "Freedom overspill" suggests that the singer is experiencing a sense of liberation or relief from the pressure of conforming to societal expectations, but that this freedom can also be dangerous and difficult to manage.
The song includes several references to burning the midnight oil, which suggests a sense of urgency and exhaustion, as well as an implication that the singer is working hard to assert his independence and autonomy. The line "coffee and tears the whole night through" suggests a sense of emotional turmoil and the difficulty of maintaining a sense of balance and perspective in the face of social pressure.
Overall, "Freedom Overspill" is a powerful commentary on the challenges of individualism and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of societal pressure to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep on talking all you want
Continue talking without interruption
Well you don't waste a minute of time
You are quite articulate and fluent in sharing your thoughts
Who cares, who knows what's true
No one really cares or knows the truth behind your words
Coffee and tears the whole night through
You stay up all night crying and thinking, while drinking coffee
Burning up on midnight oil
You're straining yourself to extreme limits, working hard at night
And it's come right back on you
All your hard work and late nights have led to negative consequences on you as well
Freedom overspill
Experiencing a strong release of thoughts and emotions
Force of habit, you could say
It seems like you've been following a certain pattern for a long time
The way they talk you're talking away
Your way of speaking is highly influenced by what others are telling you
Your wounded pride is burning you up
You feel hurt and insulted, which is affecting your dignity
You're sounding good to me now
Now, your words seem more sensible and appealing
I want to hear the worst
You are intrigued by negative stories or gossip
You got no right going around
It is not your place to spread rumors or talk behind someone's back
Freedom overspill
Experiencing a strong release of thoughts and emotions
There's a freedom overspill
The sense of liberation from expression and speech is at its peak
Come on
Encouraging someone to continue expressing themselves
Oh, freedom overspill
Experiencing a strong release of thoughts and emotions
Freedom
Liberation and expression
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE FLEMING, JAMES HOOKER, STEVE WINWOOD
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