Philadelphia Freedom
Unveiling Freedom's Anthem: Esther Phillips' Musical Journey
Lyrics
I used to be a rolling stone
I used to be a wandering, unsettled person.
You know if the cause was right
If the cause or purpose was just, I would embark on a journey to seek answers.
I'd leave to find the answer on the road
I would leave in pursuit of solutions on the open road.
I used to be a heart beating for someone
I used to have deep emotions and passion for someone.
But the times have changed
However, circumstances have changed.
The less I say the more my work gets done
The less I talk about it, the more efficiently I get my work done.
`Cause I live and breathe this Philadelphia freedom
Because I passionately embrace the freedom associated with Philadelphia.
From the day that I was born I've waved the flag
Since the day I was born, I have proudly supported and identified with this freedom.
Philadelphia freedom took me knee-high to a man
Philadelphia freedom guided me through adolescence to adulthood.
Yeah gave me peace of mind my daddy never had
It provided me with a peace of mind that my father never experienced.
Oh Philadelphia freedom shine on me, I love you
Oh, Philadelphia freedom, shine on me, I love you.
Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind
Illuminate and bring attention to those who have been left behind.
Shine a light shine a light
Shine a light, emphasize and reveal.
Shine a light won't you shine a light
Continue to emphasize and reveal, won't you?
Philadelphia freedom I love you, yes I do
Expressing love and admiration for Philadelphia freedom.
If you choose to you can live your life alone
If you wish, you can lead a solitary life.
Some people choose the city
Some people choose urban life.
Some others choose the good old family home
While others opt for the comfort of their traditional family home.
I like living easy without family ties
I prefer a carefree existence without familial obligations.
Till the whippoorwill of freedom zapped me
Until the liberating call of freedom struck me profoundly.
Right between the eyes
Directly impacting and influencing me.
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