Lonely Are the Free
Unveiling Freedom's Solitude: A Journey through Steve Earle's Melodic Reflections
Lyrics
Lonely are the free
Lonely are the individuals who embrace freedom.
There ain't that many of them they don't walk like you and me
There are not many free individuals, and they behave differently from the majority.
They just tumble in the breeze
Free people move effortlessly, like tumbling in the breeze.
Lighter than a feather altogether separately
They are incredibly light and independent, collectively and individually.
That's how it's s'posed to be
This lightness and separateness define the essence of freedom.
No matter where they wander
Regardless of their wanderings, freedom endures.
From post to in between,
From one state to another, they exist in the transitional spaces.
From here to over yonder,
They traverse various places without being confined.
There's no place for them to lean
Freedom provides no support or reliance.
Lonely are the free
Reiteration of the idea that freedom often comes with isolation.
The silent are the strong
The strong ones are silent, not revealing their struggles.
Not so much as a whisper tells you anything is wrong
No outward signs indicate that something is amiss with the strong.
You've known all along
Despite knowing, you can't help but listen to their silence.
But you can't help but listen and now the moment's gone
Once the moment of revelation is gone, the listener is left hanging.
Keeps you hangin' on
Still holding on to the impact of the silence.
Until the silence signalin'
Until the silence is broken by the signaling of a new day.
The breakin' of the dawn
The break of dawn marks the end of the strong ones' silence.
Is shattered by the sirens singin'
Sirens break the silence, singing songs of sacrifice.
Sacrificial songs
These songs symbolize sacrifices made by the strong.
Silent are the strong
Reiteration of the idea that strength often comes with silence.
That's all there is to see
A statement emphasizing that the essence of life is in its simplicity.
A violent shadow passin'
A fleeting and violent shadow passes, representing the transient nature of life's challenges.
Cross the sun so fleetingly
The challenges pass quickly, leaving only a momentary impact.
That if you have to ask
If you have to ask about the challenges, you likely miss them.
You miss it anyway you see
The nature of challenges is such that they are easily overlooked.
Lonely are the free
Reiteration of the loneliness associated with freedom.
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