I JUST WANNA BE FREE – English Lyrics

• By: YOUNGOHM
• Album: Thatthong Sound

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the theme of freedom with YOUNGOHM's "I JUST WANNA BE FREE." This song combines modern hip-hop with traditional Thai elements, offering a unique linguistic and cultural experience. Learn how YOUNGOHM expresses his personal journey and inspires listeners to chase their dreams, making it a great entry point into contemporary Thai hip-hop .

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
free /friː/ B1	adjective - not under the control of another; able to act or move as one wishes verb - to set free; release from confinement
money /ˈmʌni/ A2	noun - currency used as a medium of exchange
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers verb - to pay attention to; to take care of
place /pleɪs/ A2	noun - a particular position or area verb - to put something in a particular position
friend /frɛnd/ A2	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
family /ˈfæmɪli/ A2	noun - a group consisting of parents and children living together
fame /feɪm/ B2	noun - the state of being known or talked about by many people
artist /ˈɑːrtɪst/ B2	noun - a person who creates works of art, especially visual or performing arts
melody /ˈmɛlədi/ B2	noun - a sequence of musical notes that is pleasant and memorable
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
stay /steɪ/ A2	verb - to remain in the same place
value /ˈvæljuː/ B2	noun - the importance, worth, or usefulness of something verb - to consider someone or something as important or beneficial
temper /ˈtɛmpər/ B2	noun - a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm verb - to moderate or adjust (especially to improve performance or durability)
cage /keɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a structure of bars or wires in which animals or people are confined verb - to confine or enclose in a cage
hurt /hɜːrt/ B1	verb - to cause physical pain or injury to noun - an injury or pain that is caused by something
violence /ˈvaɪələns/ B2	noun - behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
hard /hɑːrd/ A1	adjective - solid, firm, or difficult to bend or break
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or not good
own /oʊn/ B1	verb - to have something as one's own; possess adjective - belonging to or done by oneself

Key Grammar Structures

• I **used to** do a part time job

  ➔ Used to + verb (past habit)

  ➔ Expresses a past habit that is no longer true. The speaker *used to* work a part-time job.

• Been **thru** the hard time

  ➔ Phrasal verb: Been through (past participle of "go through")

  ➔ Used to describe experiencing something difficult. He *has been through* a hard time.

• Before **I got here** to this place

  ➔ Past Simple tense + preposition "to"

  ➔ Indicates the location where the speaker arrived. He got here before the current situation.

• Got **thru with** me, myself and I

  ➔ Phrasal verb: Got through with (completed, endured)

  ➔ Means that the speaker survived or dealt with a difficult situation on their own. *I got through with* the situation.

• The path I chose **nobody taught me how** yea yeah

  ➔ Indirect question using "how"

  ➔ Describes the way someone learned something: nobody taught me how.

• Every action **they took** it was for their own back

  ➔ Relative Clause (reduced) - *they took* is a defining relative clause modifying *action*.

  ➔ Describes the nature of the actions taken by "them". It means that actions taken by them, *they took*, were for their own benefit.

• You **can’t stand** on your own my friend

  ➔ Modal verb + verb: can't stand - Inability.

  ➔ Expresses inability to support oneself. Implies a lack of self-reliance.

• Get out **from** people who don’t see my value

  ➔ Preposition: from, used to indicate separation or avoidance.

  ➔ Expresses the action of leaving or separating oneself from people. The speaker wants to distance himself from people.

• I **don’t need** no new friends

  ➔ Double negative (informal)

  ➔ Although considered grammatically incorrect in formal English, the double negative is used for emphasis. It means the speaker doesn't need any new friends.

• I **got everything** cause of music

  ➔ Past simple of the verb 'to get' expressing possession, or achievement.

  ➔ The speaker achieved or possesses everything because of music. The music gave him everything.