Save me from the movies and someone else's dreams
While angels make their music and give my spirit wings
I just concertina and wrap around the world
Staying out till six o'clock and singing like a fool

I've only got this morning to live
Look at all the colors at my fingertips

I don't want to stand still
I just want to freewheel
I don't want to lose this

I don't want to stand still
I just want to freewheel
I don't want to lose this

Save my feet from dancing with just anyone at all
Worn out shoes cause lotus blue keeps hanging in the hall
And you're this face in the distance I hope to recognize
But it's like running through deep water trying to look into your eyes

I've only got this morning to live
Look at all the colors at my fingertips

I don't want to stand still
I just want to freewheel
I don't want to lose this

I don't want to stand still
I just want to freewheel
I don't want to lose this

Come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on
Come on my soul

I don't want to stand still
I just want to freewheel
I don't want to lose this

I don't want to stand still
I just want to freewheel
I don't want to lose this



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Freewheel Lyrics as written by Duke Special

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    Definitely one of the Duke's strongest songs in my opinion. Love the bridge and chorus.

    onemanguyon October 28, 2006   Link
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    I love the song, however, unfortunately, I think this song is about apathy. Its about someone who wants a change, perhaps in his life, his relationship or the world in general, but doesnt do anything. The person who doesnt practice what he preaches, doesnt want to be active, just wants to move along with the crowd, freewheeling

    countcube69on August 21, 2008   Link
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    This song is fab, especially live. It's great the way the Duke is getting more popular, he deserves more airplay.

    The lyrics are lovely too, it's pretty easy to interpret.

    sundaybellson April 02, 2007   Link
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    I think this song is about taking hold of what you've got - its about not wasting your time on mindless things like movies or dreams which don't belong to you. Its about doing something with your life - with your relationships and not standing still and letting life pass you by.

    rkallthewayon April 22, 2007   Link
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    "While angels make their music and give my spirit wings" How gorgeous is this song? The Duke has such a beautiful voice. Love the song.

    Lazy_wolf_eyeson March 22, 2008   Link
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    love this song :) it seems to be about loving your life, not wasting time etc... but 'its like runninng through deep water, trying to look into your eyes' hints something more... :/

    xxxx

    Nevershotfirston August 15, 2008   Link
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    "I don't wanna stand still, I just wanna freewheel, I don't wanna lose this."

    I see this as someone who is hoping for some changes, but is afraid that if he makes an effort to achieve that goal he'll go to far.

    "I don't wanna stand still" = I don't want to be exactly where I am right now. "I don't wanna lose this" = I like something about where I am "I just wanna freewheel" = I just want to see how this goes, without forcing it

    janeaparis1on April 18, 2016   Link

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