Free Life
Wilson Dan Lyrics


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Let's take a little trip down where we used to go
It's way beyond the strip, a place they call your soul
We'll sit down for a while and let the evening roll

Don't worry about the time, we'll find a place to stay
The people 'round here seem familiar in some way
Look kind of like we did before we got so cold
And in the air the questions hang
Will we get to do something?
Who we gonna end up being?
How we gonna end up feeling?
What you gonna spend your free life on? Free life

Let's fall in love again with music as our guide
We'll raise our ready hands and let go for the ride
Down into unknown lands where lovers need and hide

We got these lives for free, we don't know where they've been
We don't know where they'll go when we are through with them
A starlight of the sun, the dark side of the moon

In the air the questions hang
Will we get to do something?
Who we gonna end up being?
How we gonna end up feeling?
What you gonna spend your free life on?
Free life, free life, free life

It seems so long ago, those empty afternoon
With nowhere much to go and nothing much to do
But sit up in my room and let the world unfold

In the air the questions hang
Will we get to do something?
Who we gonna end up being?
How we gonna end up feeling?
What you gonna spend your free life on?

In the air the questions hang
Will we get to do, do something?
End up being, end up feeling




What you gonna spend your free life on?
Free life, free life, free life, free life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wilson Dan's song "Free Life" talk about taking a trip down memory lane to a place that is beyond the usual tourist spots. It is a place that resonates with the soul, a place where you can sit down and let the evening unfold. The singer urges the listener not to worry about time as they will find a place to stay. The people around seem familiar, and they look like how we used to look before being jaded by life.


As the song progresses, the lyrics ask some existential questions. The singer wonders if they will get to do something significant, who they will end up being, and how they will feel in the end. The central theme is the question of what one is willing to spend their free life on. The song urges the listener to fall in love with music again and use it as a guide to explore unknown lands where lovers hide their needs. Throughout the song, there is a sense of nostalgia and a longing for a simpler time.


In summary, "Free Life" is a song that speaks to the listener's soul, urging them to explore unknown locales, fall in love with music again and spend their free life wisely.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's take a little trip down where we used to go
Let's go back to the place we used to visit.


It's way beyond the strip, a place they call your soul
It's a place that goes beyond the superficial and touches your soul.


We'll sit down for a while and let the evening roll
We'll relax and enjoy the evening without worrying about time.


Don't worry about the time, we'll find a place to stay
Don't stress about finding a place to sleep, we'll find one.


The people 'round here seem familiar in some way
The people here seem like they could be someone we know.


Look kind of like we did before we got so cold
They remind us of who we used to be before we became jaded or cynical.


And in the air the questions hang
There are unanswered questions lingering.


Will we get to do something?
Will we get to accomplish something meaningful in life?


Who we gonna end up being?
Who will we become as we live our lives?


How we gonna end up feeling?
What will be our emotional state when we reach the end of our lives?


What you gonna spend your free life on? Free life
What are we going to do with the time we have?


Let's fall in love again with music as our guide
Let's rediscover our passion for music.


We'll raise our ready hands and let go for the ride
We'll let go and allow the music to take us where it will.


Down into unknown lands where lovers need and hide
We'll be taken to unknown places where love exists but is often concealed.


We got these lives for free, we don't know where they've been
We didn't pay for our lives, and we're not sure where they've taken us.


We don't know where they'll go when we are through with them
We're uncertain about what happens after death.


A starlight of the sun, the dark side of the moon
There are different sides to everything, both light and dark.


It seems so long ago, those empty afternoon
It feels like a long time has passed since those uneventful afternoons.


With nowhere much to go and nothing much to do
When we had no plans and nothing to occupy our time.


But sit up in my room and let the world unfold
We would sit quietly and watch the world around us.


Will we get to do, do something?
Will we be able to achieve something worthwhile with our lives?


End up being, end up feeling
Who we'll become and how we'll feel in the end.


Free life, free life, free life, free life
The repeated phrase emphasizes the value of the time we have and the importance of living our lives to the fullest.




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Written by: DANIEL DODD WILSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Killingsworth House

Dan Wilson, you are a huge inspiration to me.

Justin Piper

This album is truly amazing
Well done , brings harmony to the soul

Jeremy Maines

...such an incredible song. Your talent & skill are amazing!!

Sally

Holy moly, what a song! A friend just sent to me and I've listened 20X in a row and keep repeating. Gorgeous!

Dani Penelopones

Esse homem arrasa <3

Jennifer Cherelin

This is the best song ever written by my very favorite singer & musician Dan Wilson 🙏🎶💗☮️🙂

Bula Hess

Still love your voice. "Chemistry" - the line about the "River Road" reminds me of my life and love of Minneapolis. This song? Stellar work, sir! Wonderful.

Elena Tsioumari

Love it 💕

Kinhoo Chan

I loved this song 👏

riz

This reminds me my first love.... and first heartbreak. Crazy to think 14 years have gone already since this song is released. I've forgotten her face by now. I still love this song though. Didn't forget the words.

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