Lonely Are The Free (Steve Earle) with Lyrics

From The Motion Picture "Leaves Of Gras" with Edward Norton, Tim Blake Nelson...
Lyrics:
Lonely are the free
'Cause there ain't that many of them
They don't walk like you and me
They just tumble in the breeze
Lighter than a feather
All together, separately
That's how it's s'posed to be
No matter where they wander
From post to in between,
From here to over yonder,
There's no place for them to land
Lonely are the free
The silent are the strong
Not so much as a whisper
Tells you anything is wrong
You've known all along,
But you can't help but listen
And now the moment's gone.
It keeps you hanging on
Until the stillness signaling
The breaking of the dawn,
Is shattered by the sirens
Singing sacrificial songs
The silent are the strong.
That's all they used to see
A violent shadow passing 'cross
The sun so fleetingly
That if you have to ask you miss it
Anyway you see
Lonely are the free
Lonely are the free

[@loadingplswait]

one of the best songs i have ever heard. A true masterpiece and a tribute to the people who are truely free. Steve sounds remoursefull he is not one but he certainly seems like he has met one. By the way very good movie.

[@RonFreimann]

It's unbelievable how a simple man with a guitar can great something this amazing.

[@thyamelate]

Steve Earle NEVER fails to deliver. You gotta believe that Townes is alive and well through the soul and sound of Mr. Earle. lonely are the free

[@backseatluvin1]

if this was the only song in history, that would be just fine with me.
steve earle all day

[@NoxiousProductions]

I cried an ocean at the end of this movie and this song put a depth to my tears that I cannot explain to you in words. I have experienced something life altering.... of that I am certain~

[@adamcagle1587]

You so accurately described what I felt after the film,,,,and what and amazing film it was

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

This is great. Very original and unique sound I think,..
Music for the soul.

[@mannyenviado137]

indeed, you are right---for me, anyway, you r can erase the words "i think" :)

[@Plumtactular]

Silent are the strong......lonely are the free a truly beautiful song

[@SlackActionBumble]

I finally found it, a song for me. A love song for somebody incapable of love.
To be truly free is to be unknown

[@LabGoats]

By the same logic couldn't you say 'to be free is to know no one', or maybe I misunderstand your reasoning.

[@PIERRE-of2xp]

07/2020 Brazil

[@thotuc]

Awesome tune!!!

[@MrACIF]

just amazin..

[@elisabethlewis6084]

Lyrics r in with the description .

[@SoylentXGreen]

@WhamBlam99
I've just recorded it at the end of the film while watching:D

[@SoylentXGreen]

@ATrueBornStoner
Just sign your words, that's exactly what I thought about it & why I made this Vid

[@5iF3R]

good lyrics :)

[@SoylentXGreen]

@WhamBlam99
So you just have to buy the O.S.T. dude ;) *hmmm* just decided: I do it NOW :D !!! But...i like these raindrops on the recorded filmversionen soooo much, beautiful last pictures of the film & I always have to think about them when I hear this song

[@13mapao]

And the lyrics?

[@WhamBlam99]

Where can i get this version? I like the version on "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" too, but that one's just ok. This one is totally amazing!

[@WhamBlam99]

SoylentXGreen: Well, i've done that myself. And it's quite ok. But i want to get my hands (ears?) on the original recording being played in the movie.

[@thyamelate]

@Dmajorproductions I know just what you're sayin

[@WhamBlam99]

SoylentXGreen: So there IS a OST? I've been looking for it but have not been able to find it.

[@SoylentXGreen]

@ahhGroovymangroovy
Just uploaded the lyrics ;-)

[@thotuc]

Great tune!!