Free As A Bird
The Beatles · Anthology (Part 1) [1995]
it's the next best thing to be.
Free as a bird.
Home, home and dry,
like a homing bird I'll fly
as a bird on wings.
Whatever happened to
the life that we once knew?
Can we really live without each other?
Where did we lose the touch
that seemed to mean so much?
It always made me feel so...
Free as a bird,
like the next best thing to be.
Free as a bird.
Home, home and dry,
like a homing bird I'll fly
as a bird on wings.
Whatever happened to
the life that we once knew?
Always made me feel so free.
Free as a bird.
It's the next best thing to be.
Free as a bird.
Free as a bird.
Free as a bird.
Free As A Bird
Free As A Bird stands as a poignant testament to The Beatles' enduring creative spirit, serving as the opening track for the 1995 Anthology 1 compilation. Written by John Lennon during his final years, the song was completed by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr after Lennon's passing. The recording captures the band's unique ability to blend intimate acoustic textures with expansive production, reflecting a sense of liberation and reconciliation. As the first new Beatles song recorded in decades, it marked a significant moment in their posthumous discography, bridging the gap between their classic era and modern reinterpretations. The track remains a cherished song in their catalogue, celebrated for its gentle melody and the emotional weight of the group's collaborative legacy.