Freedom - Luther Allison

We talk about South Africa and we say it’s a shame

Apartheid is wrong and we all share the blame

But people let me tell you, everywhere you go it’s the same

People are being mistreated, when will it change?

Let’s talk about the future and learn from the past

We must love one another if this world is going to last

We fought for self-respect, we fought for equal rights

We’ve known a long, long time that discrimination ain’t right

Talking about freedom, freedom, freedom

Talking about freedom, freedom, freedom

A ghetto is no place for children to grow

But you can find a ghetto everywhere you go

I heard Dr. King say: «I have a dream»

All he wanted was to let the freedom ring

Why do we have to fight in wars to save our land

If we get back alive, there’s still no dignity

Do I have to die before I can be free?

I want freedom in my life, that’s the way it’s got to be

Talking about freedom, freedom, freedom

Talking about freedom, freedom, freedom

I’m tired of discrimination, this has to stop

We must learn to live together before the bombs drop

So if you love your children too this is what you should do

Teach them to love one another, live by the Golden Rule

Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, my freedom is up to you

We were promised this freedom, but we have a long way to go

The love of freedom, can’t you tell, is the same for you and me

All I need is someone to help me ring the Freedom Bell

Talking about freedom, freedom, freedom

Talking about freedom, freedom, freedom