Analysis

Freaks

Jordan Clarke · Freaks

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Verdict
Safe

Bullying, mild religious references, emotional pain

Detailed Analysis

These lyrics are broadly appropriate for all ages. The song deals with themes of bullying, social exclusion, and finding community among those who feel like outsiders. The references to being 'locked in a locker,' 'picked last in soccer,' and being 'kicked down in the dirt' are relatable experiences for many children and teenagers. The overall message is overwhelmingly positive and inclusive, encouraging people who feel marginalized to find belonging and embrace their identity. There is no profanity, sexual content, drug or alcohol references, or disturbing imagery. The mention of writing 'our own Bible' is a metaphorical reference to creating one's own community values, presented in a clearly non-offensive context. The song's empowering and anti-bullying message makes it particularly well-suited for younger audiences who may be experiencing social struggles.

Themes

bullying

belonging

outsider identity

empowerment

religion reference

emotional pain

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Lyrics

I've been locked in the locker I was picked last in soccer And they say that it's all fun But their fun, it ain't fun, man I'm done And I know we're all different Our beliefs and religions But I don't see the difference In me, you, your, tu or moi, vous So if you've had enough, then Come to the land of the lost and lonely Don't be afraid, we'll be one big family Of Freaks, like you and me I know a place where the bruised and broken Live like the kings and the queens of tragedy Just Freaks, like you and me We are the Freaks I've been kicked down in the dirt I pretend that it don't hurt And I know that they're just words But sticks, stones, they break bones but just know We could all be disciples And we'll write our own Bible We'll put freaks in the titles It's me, you, your, tu and moi, vous So if you've had enough, then Come to the land of the lost and lonely Don't be afraid, we'll be one big family Of Freaks, like you and me I know a place where the bruised and broken Live like the kings and the queens of tragedy Just Freaks, like you and me We are the Freaks We are the Freaks Na-na-na, na-na-na We are the Freaks Come to the land of the lost and lonely Don't be afraid, we'll be one big family Of Freaks, like you and me I know a place where the bruised and broken Live like the kings and the queens of tragedy Just Freaks, like you and me Come home Where you can be you, I can be me We'll never leave 'Cause we are the Freaks Come home Where you can be you, I can be me We'll never leave 'Cause we are the Freaks We are the Freaks


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Analysis performed on July 3, 2026