Free
Sault Lyrics

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Although I really like your style
Don't need a hero anyway
Even though you changed my mind
'Cause I needed you yesterday
But again you weren't around

Don't need a hero anyway

Although I really like your style
Don't need a hero anyway
Even though you changed my mind
'Cause I needed you yesterday
But again you weren't around
Don't need a hero anyway
Even though you changed my mind

Free, don't give up for no one
'Cause God's love is free
The silver lining fall
What will be will be
And we may feel alone
Free

Don't need a hero anyway
Although I really like your style
Don't need a hero anyway
Even though you changed my mind
'Cause I needed you yesterday
But again you weren't around
'Cause I needed you yesterday
But again you weren't around

Don't need an egomaniac
In my life to drive me wild
I had to run away from that
Don't mess with heaven's child
Now you see that I'm on my way
Wanna drag me down oh why?
Don't need an ego anyway
Don't need an ego anyway

"I know you ain't come this far, just to go back where you came from"

Free, don't give up for no one
'Cause God's love is free
The silver lining fall
What will be will be
And we may feel alone

Free, don't give up for no one
'Cause God's love is free
The silver lining fall
What will be will be
And we may feel alone
You're free

I know, I can make it on my own
When I'm low
I try hard to keep you close
I know I can make it on my own
When I'm low
I try hard to keep you close

I know
I can make it on my own
When I'm low
I try hard to keep you close
I know
I can make it on my own
When I'm low
I try hard to keep you close

I know, I can make it on my own

When I'm low
I try hard to keep you close

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sault's song Free convey a message of independence and self-reliance. The singer is communicating that they do not need a hero or anyone else to save them. They acknowledge that they appreciate the person's style and that they changed their mind about needing them, but ultimately, they were not there when they were needed. The song speaks to the theme of finding freedom in oneself and not relying on other people to make us feel free. The chorus of the song repeats the word "Free" and highlights that God's love is free and that we should not give up on ourselves or our dreams.

The line "don't mess with heaven's child" speaks to the idea that the singer recognizes their worth and does not want to be dragged down by someone trying to control or belittle them. The song emphasizes that we need to prioritize our own well-being rather than seeking help or validation from others. The final refrain of "I know, I can make it on my own, when I'm low, I try hard to keep you close" highlights the idea that the singer knows they can rely on themselves and do not need the help of others to make them feel better.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't need a hero anyway
The singer doesn't need anyone to save them.

Although I really like your style
The singer still finds the person attractive and interesting.

Even though you changed my mind
The person has had an impact on the singer's way of thinking.

'Cause I needed you yesterday
The artist needed the person's help or presence in the past.

But again you weren't around
Despite needing the person, they were not there for the artist.

Free, don't give up for no one
The singer encourages everyone to keep going and not give up on themselves.

'Cause God's love is free
The singer believes that God's love is unconditional and can help people through tough times.

The silver lining fall
Even in hard times, there is always a positive outcome, like a silver lining in the clouds.

What will be will be
The artist expresses acceptance of what will happen, will happen and they have no control over it.

And we may feel alone
The artist acknowledges that people may feel lonely, but there is hope for them.

Don't need an egomaniac
The singer does not want an arrogant person in their life.

In my life to drive me wild
The artist doesn't want someone who will cause chaos and drama in their life.

I had to run away from that
The singer had to escape from a bad situation or person.

Don't mess with heaven's child
The singer is referring to themselves as 'heaven's child' and is telling others not to interfere with them.

Now you see that I'm on my way
The singer has moved on and is making progress.

Wanna drag me down oh why?
The artist wonders why someone would want to hold them back or prevent them from succeeding.

Don't need an ego anyway
The artist doesn't want someone who has a big ego in their life.

I know you ain't come this far, just to go back where you came from
The singer is encouraging someone to keep moving forward and not to give up on their progress.

You're free
The singer acknowledges that the person is free to do whatever they want with their life.

I know, I can make it on my own
The artist is confident that they can succeed without anyone's help.

When I'm low
The artist feels down or sad at times.

I try hard to keep you close
The person is important to the artist, and they make an effort to keep them in their life.

Lyrics © Forever Living Originals Publishing
Written by: Cleopatra Nikolic, Dean Josiah Cover

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