Philadelphia Freedom
Embracing Philadelphia Freedom: A Journey of Liberation in Song
Lyrics
I used to be a rolling stone
I used to be a wandering and unsettled person
You know if the cause was right
Indicating a willingness to take action if the cause is just
I'd leave to find the answer on the road
I would leave in search of answers on the journey of life
I used to be a heart beating for someone
I used to have strong feelings for someone
But the times have changed
Times have changed, and circumstances are different now
The less I say the more my work gets done
Expressing that accomplishing more is often better achieved through actions than words
`Cause I live and breathe this Philadelphia freedom
Living and breathing a sense of freedom associated with Philadelphia
From the day that I was born I've waved the flag
Having a deep connection with Philadelphia freedom since birth
Philadelphia freedom took me knee-high to a man
Philadelphia freedom guided the speaker from childhood to adulthood
Yeah gave me peace of mind my daddy never had
Provided a peace of mind that the speaker's father never experienced
Oh Philadelphia freedom shine on me, I love you
Expressing love for the liberating and uplifting essence of Philadelphia freedom
Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind
Asking for the positive influence of Philadelphia freedom to reach those left behind
Shine a light shine a light
Emphasizing the desire for illumination and clarity
Shine a light won't you shine a light
Repeated emphasis on the request for light
Philadelphia freedom I love you, yes I do
Reiterating the love and admiration for Philadelphia freedom
If you choose to you can live your life alone
Acknowledging the choice to live a solitary life
Some people choose the city
Some people prefer the city life
Some others choose the good old family home
Others choose the comfort of a traditional family home
I like living easy without family ties
Expressing a preference for a carefree life without family obligations
Till the whippoorwill of freedom zapped me
Until the liberating sound of freedom caught the speaker's attention
Right between the eyes
Impactful realization of freedom, depicted metaphorically as a bird (whippoorwill) hitting the speaker
Oh Philadelphia freedom shine on me, I love you
Reaffirming the love for the liberating influence of Philadelphia freedom
Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind
Requesting the positive impact of Philadelphia freedom on those left behind
Shine a light shine a light
Reiterating the desire for illumination and clarity
Shine a light won't you shine a light
Repeated emphasis on the request for light
Philadelphia freedom I love you, yes I do
Final expression of love and admiration for Philadelphia freedom
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