Oh, it's set in 1848, in the crush of New York State And the thing about destiny is it never ever makes mistakes Susan B. Anthony Forever haunting me Owned, raped, sold, thrown A woman was never her own They cried, "Freedom, rise up for me" I want, I want, I want freedom Oh, it's set in 1848, in the crush of New York State And the thing about destiny is it never ever sets you free Elizabeth Cady Forever reminding me I don't steal the air I breathe Freedom, rise up for me