Hello Everyone,
Welcome to Hive Open Mic week 228, and the Theme for this week is Song of Freedom and My cover for this week is FREEDOM By Akon. Thank you all as you Listen.
The song, "Freedom," resonates with me on so many levels, it gives me the urge to embrace the essence and pursuit of freedom.
The powerful lyrics by Akon, coupled with a soulful melody, gives me a different experience that lingers long after the song ends each time I listen to it.
It delves into my struggles and aspirations, touching upon my desire for self-expression. We are all striving for a life from limitations but societal pressures and the quest for freedom keep reminding me that it's not just about external constraints but also internal battles.
The urge to be free is something we do not get to give up on, despite so many challenges and setbacks, the consistent pursuit of freedom and refusing to be shackled by circumstances serves as a beacon of hope, which inspires me to persevere despite trials and tribulations. Freedom is more than just a song:
It tells us to live boldly and authentically, to break free from the chains that bind us, and to embrace the boundless possibilities that await us.
It reminds us that the journey is always worth it, though it may not be smooth, but we always get there eventually. Let the message in this beautiful work of art stick with you as you keep working towards what is rightfully yours.
LYRICS
Everything I have, everything I own All my mistakes man, you already know I wanna be free, I wanna be free
From Senegal, West Africa To St. Louis, Missouri Thanks to Katherine Dunham For giving my pops his glory He came down with his drum And a dream to change the world In a free uplifting world And that's all he ever want Mom came a little after Gave birth to my brother Then all of the pressure Made 'em fight one another See the pain would never last Did the best with what they had He knew the world was out for grabs And he searched to find his
Freedom Freedom Freedom Freedom Everything I have, everything I own All my mistakes man, you already know I wanna be free, I wanna be free So I search to find my Freedom Freedom Freedom Freedom Everything I have, everything I own All my mistakes girl, you already know I wanna be free, I wanna be free, yeah
As a kid I never knew I'd have to hustle just to make it through So I found myself skipping school 'Cause the girls don't think I'm cool And because of that I didn't care Whether or not I went to jail I just wanna be treated fair 'Cause that's all I ever knew Telling me I need to slow down 'Cause everybody in the whole town 'Cause they know how I get down Foreigner from another town Can you believe we still around? After so many hit the ground And we ain't gon' stop now Until we get that
Freedom Freedom Freedom Freedom Everything I have, everything I own All my mistakes man, you already know I wanna be free, I wanna be free Won't stop 'til I find my Freedom Freedom Freedom Freedom Everything I have, everything I own All my mistakes girl, you already know I wanna be free, I wanna be free
If you wanna be free, and the land is drug free Put your hands up, put your hands up If you wanna be free, from all your misery Put your hands up, put your hands up If you wanna be free, with plenty money Put your hands up, put your hands up If you wanna be free, just praise G.O.D. Put your hands up, put your hands up
Freedom Freedom Freedom Freedom Everything I have, everything I own All my mistakes girl, you already know I wanna be free, I wanna be free, yeah
Thanks so much for listening.
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