Free As A Bird: - A Spiritual Journey of Self-Discovery and Liberation
Hello World,
Asabaal here! I'm excited to share with you the deeper meaning behind my song, "Free as a Bird." This track is close to my heart, as I continue exploring the profound experience of spiritual awakening and the liberation that comes with embracing one's true self. I hope that by diving into the lyrics and the inspiration behind them, you'll be encouraged to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and connection with the divine.
I'll be honest, I didn't know what this song would shape up to be when I started working on it. But as I saw the bird imagery in the AI-generated art for the track, it hit me – achieving inner freedom feels like entering a life you previously thought was impossible, yet it is so satisfying! This inner peace I have feels like being as free as a bird, flying for the first time.
The first chorus sets the tone for the entire song, representing the process of looking beyond the physical world and delving into the depths of one's soul. After I came out, I started getting a lot of hate from my connections in the Christian community, and I knew I was going to continue to get more as a queer Christian. So my proudest line in this song is "I got peace, ain't no crime". I am at peace with myself and in the life that I believe I am called to. And that isn't wrong. It’s the life that the Christian is called to (Phil 4:7, Mat 5:9).
In the first verse, I describe the act of closing my eyes and escaping the confines of reality. This intentional meditation is a tool to break free from the limitations and distractions of the physical world and enter a state of pure clarity and single-mindedness (James 1:5-8). I talk about feeling lost in time, representing the notion of eternity, which we tap into when we connect with God through meditation (Psa 90:4, 2 Pet 3:8). I call out to God directly, saying "Lord, are you gonna carry me?" showing the struggle of being trapped in a state of existence lacking perfection. Yet I choose to believe that God will carry me through (2 Tim 4:18), and therefore choose to "shed my skin, leaving my past behind".
In the second verse, I'm declaring that I am finally confronting my authentic self, flaws and all. I believe it is ultimately necessary to do so on the journey for personal and spiritual growth (2 Cor 12:9). No longer am I refusing the truth. Now my eyes and ears are open (Mat 13:14-15). And I end with the recognition that God indeed lies within me (1 Cor. 3:16), and that this power is waiting to be discovered and embraced.
In the second chorus, where the namesake phrase of this song is, I say "looking down below, the world seems so absurd", and I really mean it. From this new vantage point that I have, I really do believe the world is absolutely ridiculous. People are being treated with disrespect left and right. People are neglecting their needs, suffering from mental and physical illnesses, so many of which could, in principle, be treated. I simply can't stand for this. This certainly isn't the heaven on earth I want to see. Indeed, we absolutely have to correct these issues.
Free as a Bird is a testament to the transformative power of spirituality and the importance of embracing one's true self. I encourage you to look beyond the confines of the material world and seek peace, love, and the divine essence which resides within each of us.
Have you seen things in the world which look so absurd to you? Do you want to help solve these problems? Together, nothing is impossible. Connect with me and let's chat.
With love & unity,
Asabaal
