I Shall Be Released
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
Michelle ---> 1
They say everything can be replaced
Yet every distance is not near
So, I remember every face
Of everyone who put me here.
Everyone ---> Chorus
I see my light come shining
From the west unto the east
Anyday now, any day now,
I shall be released.
Emily ---> 2
They say everyone needs protection,
They say everyone must fall
Yet I swear I see my reflection
Some place so high above this wall
Everyone ---> Chorus
I see my light come shining
From the west unto the east
Anyday now, any day now
I shall be released.
Solos / jams
Amy ---> 3
Standing next to me in this lonely crowd,
Is someone who swears he's not to blame.
All day long I hear him shout so loud
Crying out that he's been framed.
Everyone ---> Chorus
I see my light come shining
From the west unto the east
Anyday now, anyday now
I shall be released
They say everything can be replaced
Yet every distance is not near
So, I remember every face
Of everyone who put me here.
Everyone ---> Chorus
I see my light come shining
From the west unto the east
Anyday now, any day now,
I shall be released.
Emily ---> 2
They say everyone needs protection,
They say everyone must fall
Yet I swear I see my reflection
Some place so high above this wall
Everyone ---> Chorus
I see my light come shining
From the west unto the east
Anyday now, any day now
I shall be released.
Solos / jams
Amy ---> 3
Standing next to me in this lonely crowd,
Is someone who swears he's not to blame.
All day long I hear him shout so loud
Crying out that he's been framed.
Everyone ---> Chorus
I see my light come shining
From the west unto the east
Anyday now, anyday now
I shall be released
I Shall Be Released
Indigo Girls' 'I Shall Be Released' stands as a defining anthem of the 1990s folk-rock revival, capturing the spirit of the era with its raw, acoustic-driven sound. Recorded by Amy and Anne Marie Schatz, the track blends their signature harmonies with a driving rhythm that propelled them to international fame. The song's themes of liberation and resilience resonate deeply within the indie music landscape, influencing countless artists who followed in their wake. As a cornerstone of their discography, it exemplifies the band's ability to translate personal narrative into universal anthems, cementing their legacy as pioneers of the genre.