Formed in 2004, The Cab consists of members Alex DeLeon (vocals), Joey Thunder (bass guitar), Chantry Johnson (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Dave Briggs (drums, percussion). They gained popularity through the music-sharing platform MySpace, where their demos and early releases attracted a growing fanbase.
In January 2006, The Cab signed to the local label Olympus Records; however, they did not release any material during this period. After they handed a demo to Panic! at the Disco's Spencer Smith and Jon Walker at a show featuring Cobra Starship, Boys Like Girls, and Cartel. Smith helped the band to sign with Decaydance Records in May 2007.
Over the years, The Cab continued to refine their sound, blending elements of pop, rock, and R&B into their music. They released EPs like "Symphony Soldier" and "Lock Me Up," further showcasing their versatility and evolving musical style.
In an interview with All Access, Alexander DeLeon stated that the band was currently going on hiatus, as he worked as a solo artist under the name Bohnes. DeLeon hinted that there could be a potential return for The Cab in the future. In January of 2020, a new song was teased on X, accompanied with an announcement of a new album in development.
I Want to Break Free
The Cab Lyrics
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I want to break free from your lies
You're so self-satisfied
I don't need you
I've got to break free
God knows
God knows I want to break free
I've fallen in love for the first time
And this time I know it's for real
I've fallen in love
God knows
God knows I've fallen in love
It's strange but it's true
I can't get over the way
You love me like you do
But I have to be sure
When I walk out that door
Oh, how I want to be free, baby
Oh, how I want to be free, yeah
Oh, I want to break free
But life still goes on
I can't get used to living without
Living without, living without you
By my side
I don't want to live alone
God knows got to make it on my own
So, baby, can't you see?
I've got to break free
I've got to break free
I want to break free
I can't get used to living without
Living without, living without you
Living without, living without
Living without you
I can't get used to living without
Living without, living without you
The lyrics of The Cab's song, "I Want to Break Free," are about someone who is finally realizing that they need to leave a toxic relationship. The singer of the song is tired of the lies and the self-satisfaction of their partner and realizes that they don't need to put up with it anymore. They want to break free and be independent of the situation that is holding them back. The person has fallen in love for the first time and wants to make sure that they are not wasting their time in a relationship that doesn't make them happy. They are still struggling to come to terms with the idea of living without their partner, but they are willing to take the risk and make it on their own.
The lyrics of this song describe a situation that many people can relate to, and that is what makes it such a powerful and emotional song. The melody and the lead singer's voice add to the feeling of the song, and it is a great example of how great music can be when it combines powerful lyrics with great vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to break free
I desire to liberate myself
I want to break free from your lies
I yearn to escape from your deceitful nature
You're so self-satisfied
You are arrogantly content with yourself
I don't need you
I am independent of your influence
I've got to break free
I must disentangle myself from your grasp
God knows
Truly,
God knows I want to break free
Honestly, I genuinely want to liberate myself
I've fallen in love
I have developed romantic feelings
I've fallen in love for the first time
I have never felt this way before
And this time I know it's for real
This time, I am certain that my feelings are genuine
God knows
Truly,
God knows I've fallen in love
Honestly, I am in love
It's strange but it's true
It is odd but valid
I can't get over the way
I cannot move past
You love me like you do
The way you love me
But I have to be sure
However, I need to be confident
When I walk out that door
Once I leave
Oh, how I want to be free, baby
Oh, how badly I want to be independent, darling
Oh, how I want to be free, yeah
Oh, how badly I want to be independent, yes
Oh, I want to break free
Oh, I long to liberate myself
But life still goes on
Nevertheless, life continues
I can't get used to living without
I cannot adapt to living apart from
Living without, living without you
Being without you
By my side
Beside me
I don't want to live alone
I do not wish to exist in solitude
God knows got to make it on my own
Honestly, I must make it independently
So, baby, can't you see?
Therefore, darling, do you not comprehend?
I've got to break free
I must liberate myself
I can't get used to living without
I cannot adapt to living apart from
Living without, living without you
Being without you
Living without, living without
Existing without
Living without you
Being without you
I can't get used to living without
I cannot adapt to living apart from
Living without, living without you
Being without you
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.