Free As A Bird
dustbox Lyrics


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When a spirit is broken
Why go on
When there's nothing to say
And a love just a token
It was strong
Now it's fading away

Ah but I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm doing alright
As I face the lonely night

And our love it was over
Long ago
But we just didn't say
And the years they have fallen
One by one
How they drifted away

Now I'm free as a bird
As I walk right out that door
You have my word
I won't bother you no more
Yes I'm feeling OK
As I face the brand new day

Yes I'm free as a bird...

No more sorrow will I find
I've got tomorrow on my side
No more teardrops will I cry
Left my teardrops way behind
No more heartaches bother me
Don't wear my heartaches on my sleeve

It's gonna be a brand new story
What's the use of former glory
It's better not to do if you can't do right
It's time to get to celebrating




After all the years of waiting
I'm gonna have a ball if it takes all night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dustbox's song "Free as a Bird" describe the end of a relationship, where the singer has finally decided to walk away from a love that has been slowly fading away. The first verse talks of a broken spirit and a love that has become nothing more than a token. The second verse mentions that the love between the couple had ended long ago and that they had just not acknowledged it. The chorus repeatedly declares the singer's freedom as they walk out the door and assures the former lover that they won't be bothered anymore. The final lines of the song express hope for the future, with the singer looking forward to a brand new story and a fresh start.


The lyrics of "Free as a Bird" are relatable to many people who have gone through a similar situation of ending a relationship that was once strong but eventually becomes a burden. The song approaches the theme of freedom with both a sense of relief and optimism for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

When a spirit is broken
When someone's will to continue is shattered


Why go on
What's the point of carrying on


When there's nothing to say
When there's no redeeming message to be delivered


And a love just a token
When love is merely a symbol without any substance


It was strong
It once held value


Now it's fading away
It's slowly losing its significance


Ah but I'm free as a bird
However, I'm now unburdened like a bird in flight


As I walk right out that door
So as I leave without looking back


You have my word
You can trust me on this


I won't bother you no more
I'm not going to keep harassing you


Yes I'm doing alright
I'm coping well enough


As I face the lonely night
While I prepare to spend time alone


And our love it was over
Our romance had perished


Long ago
Quite a while in the past


But we just didn't say
But we avoided talking about it


And the years they have fallen
As time goes by


One by one
Without pause


How they drifted away
The memories slowly disappeared


Yes I'm free as a bird...
Yes, it's worth repeating that I'm now unshackled


No more sorrow will I find
I won't encounter grief again


I've got tomorrow on my side
The future holds promise for me


No more teardrops will I cry
I won't weep anymore


Left my teardrops way behind
I've moved past the tears


No more heartaches bother me
No more sadness will throw me off course


Don't wear my heartaches on my sleeve
I won't wear my emotions on my sleeve


It's gonna be a brand new story
It's time for a new chapter in my life


What's the use of former glory
Nostalgia and legacy aren't useful now


It's better not to do if you can't do right
It's better not to attempt if you can't achieve


It's time to get to celebrating
It's time to party and rejoice


After all the years of waiting
After the prolonged period of waiting


I'm gonna have a ball if it takes all night
I will surely have a blast, even if it takes all night




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