I'm Free
The Soup Dragons & Junior Reid Lyrics


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Don't be afraid of your freedom
Freedom

I'm free to do what I want any old time
I said I'm free to do what I want any old time

I say love me, hold me
Love me, hold me
'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time
And I'm free to be who I choose any old time

I say love me, hold me
Love me, hold me
'Cause I'm free

I say love me, hold me
Love me, hold me
'Cause I'm free to do what I want
To be what I want any old time
And I'm free to be who I choose
To get my booze any old time

I say love me (love me forever)
Hold me (and love will never die)
Love me, hold me
'Cause I'm free

Do you hear what the man say
These are the words me hear from my grandaddy, come
These are the words me hear from my grandaddy
He would say nothing in this world like when a man know he free
Free from the lock up, me say
Free from the debt
Free like a butterfly
Free like a bee
These are the words me hear from my grandaddy
Said it's nice to be free, nice to be free
Free from the lock up, me say
Free from the debt
Don't be afraid of your freedom

'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (I'm a new creation)
'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (Don't be afraid of your freedom)
I said I'm free to do what I want to be what I want any old time
I said I'm free to be who I choose, to get my booze any old time
'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (I'm free, I'm free, I'm free)
'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (I'm free, I'm free, I'm free)
'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (I'm free, I'm free, I'm free)




'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (I'm free, I'm free, I'm free)
'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (I'm free, I'm free, I'm free)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Soup Dragons's song "I'm Free" speak to the experience of personal freedom and autonomy. The song is an anthem about embracing one's own individuality and living life on one's own terms. The repeated refrain, "I'm free to do what I want any old time," speaks to the idea that true freedom means not being held back by anyone or anything. The verses refer to being loved and held, but also emphasize the importance of being free to choose who to love and how to live life.


The lyric "don't be afraid of your freedom" is a powerful message about the fear that can come with embracing one's own autonomy. Many people may feel constrained by societal expectations or fear the consequences of living outside of norms. This song encourages listeners to let go of that fear and celebrate their own unique personal freedom.


Throughout the song, there are also references to the idea of intergenerational knowledge and wisdom. The lines "these are the words me hear from my grandaddy" suggest that this message of freedom has been passed down through the generations, emphasizing that the desire for personal freedom is universal and timeless.


Overall, the song "I'm Free" is an anthem about the power of personal autonomy and the importance of embracing one's own individuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be afraid of your freedom
Don't let fear hold you back from exercising your right to freedom.


I'm free to do what I want any old time
I have the liberty to make my own choices and do as I please, always.


Love me, hold me
Show me affection and support.


And I'm free to be who I choose any old time
I have the autonomy to express myself in any way I prefer at all times.


To get my booze any old time
To indulge in my vices whenever I feel the need to do so.


Do you hear what the man say
Are you listening to the message that is being conveyed?


Said it's nice to be free, nice to be free
It's liberating and gratifying to experience the bliss of being free.


'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (I'm a new creation)
My freedom has given me a new lease on life and allowed me to become a new person.


'Cause I'm free to do what I want any old time (Don't be afraid of your freedom)
I'm empowered to act as I please without any constraints, so don't let fear hold you back from doing the same.


I'm free, I'm free, I'm free
I'm celebrating my freedom and reveling in the joy it brings me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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