I Want To Break Free
Various Artists 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
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 break free,
Oh how 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 wow, hey
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've want to break free




I want. I want. I want.
I want to break free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Want to Break Free" by Various Artists narrate a story of a person who feels trapped in a situation or a relationship and wants to break free from it. The opening lines, "I want to break free from your lies, You're so self-satisfied I don't need you," suggest that the person is addressing someone who has been dishonest with them and is self-absorbed. The repeated use of the phrase "God knows" emphasizes the intensity of the desire to break free and the importance of the decision. The person has fallen in love and feels genuine happiness in the relationship, but the desire for freedom is stronger than their love.


The line "It's strange but it's true, I can't get over the way you love me like you do" implies that the person appreciates the love they receive but feels that it is not enough to outweigh the need for independence. The chorus, "Oh how I want to be free, baby, Oh how I want to break free," expresses the person's desperation for freedom in a relationship without coming off as harsh or confrontational. The final verse suggests that the person is resigned to the fact that they will have to make it on their own and break free from the situation, even if it means living without the love they have grown accustomed to.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to break free from your lies
I desire emancipation from your deception


You're so self satisfied I don't need you
You are excessively egotistical, I am better off without you


I've got to break free
I have a strong urge to escape


God knows, God knows I want to break free
I am desperately eager to be released from this situation


I've fallen in love
I have developed romantic feelings for someone


I've fallen in love for the first time
This is the first instance of me experiencing true love


And this time I know it's for real
I am certain that this is genuine love


God knows, God knows I've fallen in love
I am overwhelmed by my newfound love


It's strange but it's true
Despite being unexpected, it is the truth


I can't get over the way you love me like you do
I cannot stop thinking about how you express your love for me


But I have to be sure
I need to be confident


When I walk out that door
When I leave this place


Oh how I want to be free, baby
I desperately crave freedom


Oh how I want to break free
I strongly desire to escape this situation


But life still goes on
Nevertheless, time continues to pass


I can't get used to, living without, living without, Living without you by my side
I am struggling to adjust to life without you beside me


I don't want to live alone wow, hey
I do not wish to live in solitude


God knows, got to make it on my own
I have to succeed independently


So baby can't you see
Do you not understand


I've got to break free
I urgently need to escape


I've got to break free
I must break free


I've want to break free
I really need to be free


I want. I want. I want.
My desire is strong


I want to break free
My overwhelming desire is to be emancipated




Writer(s): Daniel Teodoro da Silva, Paulo Cesar Ribeiro, John Deacon

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@gummying1590

I want to break free
I want to break free
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
I've fallen in love for the first time
And this time I know it's for real
I've fallen in love, yeah
God knows, God knows I've fallen in love

It's strange, but it's true, yeah
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
Oh, how 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, hey
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, yeah
I want, I want, I want, I want to break free



@cheri238

@@Brianmay.__
I love Queen, you are my favorite rock n roll band
RIP 🙏❤️🕊 Freddie Mercury!!! (Brian May, Roger May, & Roger Taylor)
David Bowie RIP 🙏 ❤️🕊
George Michael RIP 🙏 ❤️🕊
🎼🎹🎵🎶🎤🎸🎸🥁
Queen forevermore!!!
Is this really Brian May? If so,
💋 😘



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@Queen

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@killerkotler

I would love to see a Stone Cold Crazy video

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@_kamarade3629

Thanks for lyrics.

@knightguard1724

Dat Freddie wink tho

@MetroidFREAK21

what happened to the first of every month???

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@Tauraaa

On the last day at my old job that I really hated, I played this song out loud. I felt like such a prisoner at that job, whenever Freddie sang "oh how i want to be free" i almost started crying because I was so thankful to be quitting. That song takes me back to that moment and im so greatful.

@ericmcgouyrk1910

@mmirafuentess1990

I can relate to you.
Blessed your heart.

@redanapalm

Same , god knows i want to break free

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