If I Were Free
Embracing Freedom: A Musical Tale of Love and Devotion
Lyrics
If I were free what I would do
If the speaker were free, he contemplates his actions.
I'd run and lock myself away with you
He would isolate himself with a loved one.
And turn a ring into a key
Suggesting commitment by turning a ring into a key.
Oh I know that's what I'd do
Expresses confidence in his hypothetical choice.
If I were free
The speaker reflects on his actions if he were free.
If I were strong I would be so mild
If strong, he would express gentle love.
I would be strong enough to love you like a child
Desires the strength to love tenderly like a child.
I would turn a cry into a song
Turning sadness into joy, expressing emotional strength.
Oh I know that's what I would do
Confidence in his ability to choose love despite challenges.
If I were strong
The speaker reflects on his actions if he were strong.
If I were wise then I would see
If wise, he would understand why he is loved.
What makes you love a foolish man like me
Acknowledges his own foolishness and questions his worthiness of love.
I'd stand by you just like a tree
Expresses loyalty, standing steadfast beside the loved one.
Oh I know that's what I would do
Confidence in his loyalty despite perceived shortcomings.
I would chain myself to you
Symbolic commitment to the loved one, chaining himself emotionally.
I would never leave this room if I were free
If free, he would stay with the loved one and never leave.
A line of birds across the sun
Metaphor of birds symbolizing challenges or obstacles.
Darling it's my fate to follow on the run
Acceptance of fate but unwillingness to continue running.
But girl this running is not for me
Running is not suitable for the speaker; he desires stability.
I would never run again if I were free
If free, he would choose to stay and not run anymore.
And here's just what I'd do
Reiteration of commitment and emotional attachment.
I would chain myself to you
Symbolic act of binding himself emotionally to the loved one.
I would never leave this room if I was free
If free, he would remain in the present moment with the loved one.
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