I Want to Be Free is a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1957. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and was featured in the movie Jailhouse Rock.
The song is a ballad about a man who is trapped in a loveless relationship and longs for freedom. The lyrics are full of longing and despair, and Elvis Presley’s passionate vocals perfectly capture the song’s emotional intensity.
(Verse 1) There’s no joy in my heart, only sorrow And I’m sad as a man can be I sit alone in the darkness of my lonely room And this room is a prison to me
(Chorus) I want to be free, free, free Ee-ee-ee-ee, I want to be free Like a bird in a tree Oh what good are my eyes, they can’t see you And my arms, they can’t hold you so tight I have two lips that are yearning, but they’re no good to me Cause I know I can’t kiss you tonight
(Verse 2) I look out my window and what do I see I see a bird way up in a tree I want to be free, free, free Ee-ee-ee-ee, I want to be free Like a bird in a tree
I Want to Be Free is a classic Elvis Presley song that showcases his incredible vocal range and emotional depth. It is a song that still resonates with people today, and it remains one of Elvis Presley’s most popular and enduring recordings.