Free Like A Bird
The Liptones Lyrics

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Money don't mean too much to me
Just as long as I can be happy
But it's said
That money is a kind of freedom

For money you can buy what ever you want
And stupid little things does really count
Then it's right, then money is a kind of freedom

But that's not the kind of freedom I'm looking for
No, that's not the kind of freedom I want at all

I am free like a bird
When I am flying in the sky
I am free like a bird
When I'm not afraid to try
I am free like a bird
When I am in love
Then I'm free like a bird
Then I'm free like a dove

Life quality means a lot to me
And now as I am poor as a man can be
Then it's right then money is a kind of prison

I'm not interested to buy my happiness
I tell you and I mean it
I couldn't care less
I say, money can't buy my freedom

But that's not the kind of freedom I'm looking for
No, that's not the kind of freedom I want at all

I am free like a bird
When I am flying in the sky
I am free like a bird
When I'm not afraid to try
I am free like a bird
When I am in love

Then I'm free like a bird
Then I'm free like a dove

Overall Meaning

The first verse of The Liptones's song "Free like a bird" suggests that the singer values happiness more than money. However, he acknowledges that money can provide freedom and the ability to purchase things that we want or need. But he goes on to say that this type of freedom is not what he is looking for, as he values the freedom of being able to fly like a bird, the freedom to try without fear, and the freedom that comes with being in love.

The second verse continues to emphasize the singer's disregard for the ability of money to buy happiness or freedom. In fact, the singer suggests that being poor can also be a kind of prison. He reiterates that his true sense of freedom comes from the things that money cannot buy, such as the freedom to be himself and to pursue his passions without worrying about financial gain.

Overall, the song highlights the idea that true freedom and happiness come from within, and cannot be bought with money or possessions. The comparison to birds also suggests the natural and simple beauty of freedom, as opposed to the complicated and materialistic nature of wealth.

Line by Line Meaning

Money don't mean too much to me
Money is not important to me

Just as long as I can be happy
As long as I'm happy, money isn't a concern

But it's said
However, it's often said

That money is a kind of freedom
Money can provide the freedom to purchase what one desires

For money you can buy what ever you want
Money allows for the purchase of anything desired

And stupid little things does really count
Even small things can be important when purchasing with money

Then it's right, then money is a kind of freedom
When able to buy desired things with money, it can feel like true freedom

But that's not the kind of freedom I'm looking for
However, that isn't the definition of freedom I desire

No, that's not the kind of freedom I want at all
That definition of freedom doesn't align with my desires

I am free like a bird
I feel free, like a bird

When I am flying in the sky
When I'm soaring through the air