I'm So Free Lyrics
And I'm the only one
I do what I want and I want what I see
Could only happen to me
I have come this way
Do you remember the shape I was in
I had horns and fins
You used to shiver and I used to talk
Then we went down to Times Square
And ever since I've been hanging around there
And I'm the only one
I do what I want and I want what I see
Could only happen to me
When I feel good, I'm so free ...
Early in the morning, I'm so free
Late in the evening, I'm so free, I'm so free ...
Ah, I like to think it's about feeling good without taking drugs.
i used to think this was autobiographical too but i had a realisation
now - especially if you listen to the whole album - most of it is sorta reporting from the streets not really autobiog and i now think this song is another of lou's critiques of a subculture/stereotype
its about hippies - i dont think lou really likes hippies
hes ny east coast and hippies tend to be more west coast california
(ive never been to usa in my life - but you know what im mean;)
hes taking the piss outa hippie- types in the song its quite a well crafted funny song if looked at like this
he's really ripping it going ooh look at me - im so free la de da de da da!!!!!
keeping in tone with the album and the beatles' reference makes me think this song is a bit more existential...putting down people who try so hard. hippies or anyone who buys into something like that and tries to be 'something' instead
wish i could expand better
Could've sworn the lyrics were:
Do you remember the shape I was in I had horns and fins
Feeling better now that I have the drugs.