Freedom, yeah Freedom song, for my people – right here We belong, keep on keepin' on now Beat your drum, do your step and Hold your head, hold your head, hold your head Yeah, let's throw down baby, c'mon I ain't tryin' to talk now 'Cause whenever we're talkin' you talk down It's possible there's not a proper answer to "what's wrong?" So what's wrong with me wanting to cut through the customs? Of course the circumstances were tough on My family, but we've got a love strong, and never for a Second did I ever feel neglected or sloughed on It's just that I question where I come from And how I ended up here, my friends have Got good intentions backed by funny ideas Play along, sport – accept a favor with grace A cup of Ceylon before this sailor's gone and laid to waste And in case you ever come to find yourself at sea It may help to know I sat in this seat comfortably What I did was done for you, a song I sung for you A little something to comfort you, as soon as the summer's through Freedom song, for my people who've been Treated wrong, knowin' nothing ever Feels as string, (I feel it, I feel it) as that voice Inside your head (hold steady, hold steady now), in your head (hold steady, hold steady now), in your head (hold steady, hold steady now) I still ain't ready to talk yet And you keep watchin' the clock tick As if another minute gonna do what so many didn't This wall's rock solid and you are not demolishin' it Several sessions left a dent in it Then I employed the finer points of fence mending I done spoke of the 'vironment I've been in and it Should be no surprise I'm a bit defensive – you not the First sent to pry and coax words outta Ryan's throat Herbs in a tie and coat, co-coercion – enterprise broken Silence like it's thin ice, nope – thanks for tryin', though Only those who are livin' it get it Spin in concentrical circles of friends, dig it? Did it for my SOS folk, step your step, yo And hold your head Freedom, yeah Freedom song, for my people – right here We belong, keep on keepin' on now Beat your drum, do your step and Hold your head, hold your head, hold your head, yeah, yeah