Freebird III by Chapped Lips is the kind of track that gets your foot tapping before you even realize the lyrics are dripping with anxiety. Originally born as an acoustic ballad, the band’s signature energy transformed it into an indie rock/surf punk anthem that sticks with you long after it ends. With its upbeat tempo and catchy riffs, it feels like riding a wave of restless energy, even as the words wrestle with internal tension.
It’s the perfect kind of earworm—a fun, feel-good bop with an undercurrent of raw emotion just beneath the surface.
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