I believe this song is about finally being free. Not physically free, but free from the doubts holding you back and the rude and harmful comments people make when you are not like them. It is about getting rid of the rules of society and being happy. Gerard is telling us it's okay to be who you are, you are you and there is nothing on this planet or the next that can change that, so why be restrained? Why let someone who has never met you and knows absolutely nothing about you when you could be happy? Happiness is all about being free and being free is all about not letting yourself be slowed or held back by anyone or anything. You are you and if no one else loves you for it (which I may not know you, but I do anyway), at least you should. Love yourself. Be happy. Be free.
I believe this song is about finally being free. Not physically free, but free from the doubts holding you back and the rude and harmful comments people make when you are not like them. It is about getting rid of the rules of society and being happy. Gerard is telling us it's okay to be who you are, you are you and there is nothing on this planet or the next that can change that, so why be restrained? Why let someone who has never met you and knows absolutely nothing about you when you could be happy? Happiness is all about being free and being free is all about not letting yourself be slowed or held back by anyone or anything. You are you and if no one else loves you for it (which I may not know you, but I do anyway), at least you should. Love yourself. Be happy. Be free.