Freak
Urban Cone Lyrics

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I'm living in the shadows, I'm in the street
If you try to get me, I'll fight you back
They treat me like a monster, they treat me like a freak
Don't try to get me, I'll fight you back

Don't leave footprints in the snow, footprints in the snow
Cause they will track you like a freak, track you like a freak

This town is a prison, and I want to break free
Even though I'm nothing, I'll fight you back
Is it cause I'm smaller, is it that I'm weak
Maybe I am a freak

Don't leave footprints in the snow, footprints in the snow
Cause they will track you like a freak, track you like a freak

Don't leave footprints in the snow, footprints in the snow
Cause they will track you like a freak, track you like a freak

Footprints in the snow
Footprints in the snow
Footprints in the snow

Footprints in the snow, in the snow,
footprints in the snow,
Cause they will track you like a freak,
track you like a freak

Don't leave footprints in the snow,
footprints in the snow

Cause they will track you like a freak,
track you like a freak

Overall Meaning

The song "Freak" by Urban Cone is about feeling like an outcast and living in fear of being judged or persecuted by others. The lyrics suggest the singer's struggle to fit in with mainstream society and be treated with respect and dignity. The first few lines describe the singer hiding in the shadows and on the streets, prepared to defend themselves against anyone who tries to harm them. The second verse implies that the singer is being tracked or hunted by others, possibly because of their unique differences or quirks, in which case the "footprints in the snow” would be used to follow them.

The chorus repeats the idea of being tracked and treated like a "freak" if you leave footprints in the snow, suggesting that the singer is constantly being monitored or judged for their differences. The last verse highlights the singer's desire to break free from the confines of their town, to escape the oppression they feel and make a new life for themselves. The final lines of the song repeat the message of the chorus, emphasizing the sense of danger and vulnerability that the singer feels, simply for being who they are.

Overall, "Freak" serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing diversity and accepting those who are different from ourselves. It speaks to the struggles of anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, and offers hope that we can all find a way to break free from the limitations that society places on us.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm living in the shadows, I'm in the street
I feel invisible and unimportant, trying to survive in the city.

If you try to get me, I'll fight you back
I am strong and won't let anyone take advantage of me.

They treat me like a monster, they treat me like a freak
People judge me and label me as abnormal or different.

Don't try to get me, I'll fight you back
I will not back down when faced with opposition or discrimination.

Don't leave footprints in the snow, footprints in the snow
Be cautious and discrete, as even small actions can attract unwanted attention.

Cause they will track you like a freak, track you like a freak
People will scrutinize and judge your every move, treating you like a freak.

This town is a prison, and I want to break free
I feel trapped and limited by my surroundings, and long for freedom.

Even though I'm nothing, I'll fight you back
Despite feeling insignificant, I will still defend myself and take a stand.

Is it cause I'm smaller, is it that I'm weak
I wonder if people mistreat me because they perceive me as vulnerable or inferior.

Maybe I am a freak
Perhaps I am unique or different from the mainstream, but that doesn't make me any less valuable as a person.

Writer(s): Magnus Bengt Folkoe, Rasmus Karl Erik Flyckt, Tim John Benton Formgren, Jacob Anders William Sjoeberg, Emil Anders Gustafsson Copyright: Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB

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