Lyrics
Everybody’s trying to get free
Everyone is attempting to achieve freedom.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Reiteration of the universal pursuit of freedom.
Sly Stone, Cat Stevens, You and me
References to influential artists (Sly Stone, Cat Stevens) along with a sense of shared experience ("You and me") in the quest for freedom.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Continuation of the theme of people striving for freedom.
Music in our sound
Highlighting the role of music in their expression and journey.
In tune we all play
Unity in musical harmony, suggesting a collective effort in pursuing freedom.
Trying to think faster
The struggle involves trying to outpace the demands of a hectic day.
Than a twenty-four hour day
Emphasizing the challenge of managing time effectively.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Reiteration of the widespread desire for freedom.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Continued emphasis on the universal pursuit of freedom.
john Denver, Joni Mitchell,
Notable figures (John Denver, Joni Mitchell) mentioned in connection with the shared pursuit of freedom.
You and me
Reiteration of the collective effort with "You and me."
Everybody’s trying to get free
Reaffirmation of the common goal of seeking freedom.
All that life has offered
Recognition of life's offerings, yet a sense of insatiability persists.
Still we need more
Despite life's richness, the quest for more continues.
Searching for the answers
Engaging in a search for answers, with love symbolized as the door to freedom.
Knowing love is the door
Acknowledging the significance of love in the pursuit of freedom.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Reiteration of the widespread desire for freedom.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Continued emphasis on the universal pursuit of freedom.
Leon Russell, Harrison
Referencing additional figures (Leon Russell, Harrison) in the collective journey toward freedom.
You and me
Reiteration of the shared pursuit of freedom with "You and me."
Everybody’s trying to get free
Reaffirmation of the common goal of seeking freedom.
Everybody’s trying
Highlighting the ongoing effort or attempt to get free.
Everybody’s trying
Reiteration of the persistent endeavor to achieve freedom.
Trying to get free
Restating the central theme of people striving to get free.
Trying just like you and me
Affirming the relatability of the struggle by mentioning "you and me."
Chicago, Buddy Miles, Moody Blues,
Naming diverse musical styles (Chicago, Buddy Miles, Moody Blues) to emphasize the variety within the collective pursuit of freedom.
Got their own style
Recognition of unique artistic expressions while maintaining the theme of freedom.
Tower of Power
Noting the consistency or regularity ("On the hour") of the pursuit of freedom.
On the hour
Highlighting the ongoing effort or attempt to get free.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Reiteration of the widespread desire for freedom.
Everybody’s trying to get free
Continued emphasis on the universal pursuit of freedom.
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