That's Freedom
Embracing Freedom: John Farnham's Anthem of Love and Liberation
Lyrics
I don't know what you want from me
I'm uncertain about your expectations from me
Or what you think a love ought to be
Uncertain about your perception of what love should be
I want something that's open and strong
I desire something that is open and strong
As the country this road's moving on
Describing a wish for a love as vast and enduring as the country
From the mountain to the valley
Symbolizing a journey from high to low, capturing diverse experiences
From the ocean to the alley
Encompassing different landscapes, suggesting unity and diversity
From the highway to the river
Extending the metaphor to various terrains, emphasizing unity
One emotion to deliver
Expressing the idea of conveying one emotion
One heart, one way, one love
Advocating for unity through one heart, one way, one love
To share but not to chain
Emphasizing the idea of sharing love without imposing restrictions
That's freedom
Summarizing the essence of the desired love as freedom
It's a song of the heart
Describing freedom as a heartfelt song
A race in the wind
Depicting freedom as a thrilling and fast-paced experience
A light in the dark
Portraying freedom as a source of light in challenging times
That's freedom
Reiterating the central theme that freedom is valuable
I don't know why it takes so long
Expressing frustration about the delayed realization of problems
To remember
Reflecting on the slow recognition of global issues
What the world's doin' wrong
Rejecting the imposition of personal plans on others
Never wanted to shove my plan on another
Clarifying a reluctance to force one's agenda on those who don't understand
Who can't understand
All I want is a fast lane to
Describing the desired route across a plain
Where the road across this plain
Expressing a wish for a journey without hindrances
Won't take you
Stating the importance of understanding in the relationship
I want something you understand
Expressing a desire for something that makes individuals proud and united
To make us stand proud
As nothing else can
Highlighting the unique power of a united front
It's a song of the heart
Reiterating freedom as a heartfelt song
A race in the wind
Portraying freedom as a thrilling and fast-paced experience (repeated motif)
A light in the dark
Portraying freedom as a source of light in challenging times (repeated motif)
That's freedom
Emphasizing the central theme that freedom is valuable (repeated motif)
It's a measure of trust
Describing trust as a measure of freedom
When love is alive
Highlighting the characteristics of love as both tender and resilient
It's tender and tough
Emphasizing the duality of love as both gentle and strong
That's freedom
It's all love is about
Defining freedom as the core essence of love
The opening up and letting it out
Describing love as the act of opening up and expressing freely
Let freedom ring
Concluding with a call for the celebration of freedom
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