Release
TEA PARTY Lyrics
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I want to give you peace
I want to vindicate
You need to be released
Don't want to hurt you
I need to make you see
If I desert you
That I'm a man that's weak
And I'm a man that's lost
I gave it all away
To complicate the cost
Don't want to hurt you
I need to make you see
If I desert you
It's just to make you see
I'm not going to hurt you now
I need to make you see
If I desert you now
It's just to make you see
I want you to be free
I want you to be free from me
The Tea Party's song Release conveys a message of spiritual liberation and freeing oneself from the pain and suffering created by one's own weakness and mistakes. The opening lines, "I want the world to wake, I want to give you peace," suggest a desire to open eyes to a deeper understanding of the world and to free others from the conflicts and turmoil that they face. The chorus, "Don't want to hurt you, I need to make you see, If I desert you, It's just to make you see," expresses a desire to break free from the ties that bind and force others to see the truth about their situation, even if it is painful.
The second verse, "That I'm a man that's weak, And I'm a man that's lost, I gave it all away to complicate the cost," demonstrates how the lead singer recognizes his own struggles with weakness and loss of spiritual direction, and how this has led to self-destructive behavior that he regrets. The song's overall message is one of redemption and a need to let go of hurts, grudges, and mistakes in order to move on to a better life.
One can interpret the lyrics in several ways, one of which can be spiritual growth and the singer's desire to break free from his own ego and the expectations of society. The song also talks about how the cost of losing oneself in the complexities of life and the mistakes made can become too much to bear. The only solution is to free oneself and others from the pain caused by one's weaknesses.
Line by Line Meaning
I want the world to wake
I want the entire world to become aware and conscious of something important.
I want to give you peace
I wish to provide you with the state of harmony, tranquility, and calm that arises when one's mind is free from disturbances and distress.
I want to vindicate
I desire to clear your name from any accusations or suspicions.
You need to be released
You have to be freed from someone or something that is holding you back or causing stress or pain.
Don't want to hurt you
I have no intention of causing you any emotional or physical pain.
I need to make you see
It's essential for you to understand something I am saying or explaining.
If I desert you
In case I abandon or leave you.
It's just to make you see
It is only to help you understand something better or from a different perspective.
I'm a man that's weak
I am a human who is not perfect, has flaws, and makes mistakes.
And I'm a man that's lost
I feel confused, unsure, and not able to find my way in life.
I gave it all away
I handed over everything I had, including my time, energy, and resources.
To complicate the cost
Resulting in making the consequences or price of my actions complex and difficult to understand.
I'm not going to hurt you now
Currently, I do not have any intention to bring harm or pain to you.
I need to make you see
I have to help you realize or comprehend something essential or significant.
If I desert you now
In case I abandon or leave you at this moment.
It's just to make you see
I only intend to help you to understand better or from a different perspective.
I want you to be free
I desire that you gain liberty and independence in whatever situation you find yourself stuck.
I want you to be free from me
It's my wish that you obtain freedom from my influence, guidance, or control.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JEFFREY SCOTT MARTIN, STUART CHATWOOD, JEFFREY JOHN BURROWS
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@Lonewolf83ca
Amazing, still. 2023.
I want the world to wake
I want to give you peace
I want to vindicate
You need to be released
Don't want to hurt you
I need to make you see
If I desert you
Its just to make you see
That I'm a man that's weak
And I'm a man that's lost
I give it all away
To complicate the cost
Don't want to hurt you
I need to make you see
If I desert you
Its just to make you see
I'm not going to hurt you now
I need to make you see
If I desert you now
Its just to make you see
I want you to be free
I want you to be free from me
@catloverextreme
This song takes me back to a simpler time. Maybe it was because I was a teenager, but I truly miss the 90's. Especially for all of the great music being made like The Tea Party albums.
@jenn8459
Same. 17 in '93 & at first remember thinking the Doors met Led Zeppelin. Regret living in Toronto & never seeing them live
@laurieaylmore7676
I miss the late 60' and 70's but i do enjoy this Band very much .
@floydsemlow8253
Man buddy u couldn't have said it better❤❤
@Viewer-qm3qx
I don't know about the rest of you but I'm honored to be one of the few commenters on this hidden jewel from the past! 🕊❤️⚘️
@latrishatravis3182
This song takes me back 20 years..... remembering what my life was like I turned to music to heal within. Thank you The Tea Party for providing this amazing tune. Love love love
@nims170
You can feel the raw emotions from those lyrics & his voice, it's poetic.
@atelectro1
The most underrated song of all time. Wish it was two extra minutes longer.
@stanleybalina9206
Seeing them play live is like being in another world 🌎 !!!!!
@davidmartinez2510
Very underrated band, yet to me at least one of the greatest band in the world