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1. Australian christian pop rock band from Queensland.
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Freedom
Alabaster Box Lyrics
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when the penny dropped then i knew youd stop the world for me now im free
CHORUS
on that wonderful day you took it all away now i have
freedom
now i realise how your love came down in no disguise to make things right
CHORUS
poeple all around the world come together sing as one
CHORUS
In the song "Freedom" by Alabaster Box, the lyrics express gratitude towards a higher power for the freedom that has been granted. The lyrics in the first verse refer to a moment of awakening where the realization is made that this higher power has always been present, providing support and care. This recognition leads to an understanding that this power would go to any lengths to ensure freedom and happiness. The chorus of the song emphasizes this feeling of freedom that is now experienced, after this higher power had taken away all the burdens and struggles.
Moving onto the second verse, the lyrics point towards the sacrifice made by this higher power. The love it has for humanity is revealed, as it comes down without any pretense or disguise to make things right. It is portrayed as being willing to take on the blame for the wrongs done by humanity and exchanging all its beauty for the shame of humanity. The song emphasizes that this ultimate sacrifice leads to a sense of freedom in the singer's life. A sense of freedom and peace of mind, knowing that everything has been taken care of by the higher power.
In the end, the singer invites all the people of the world to come together and sing as one. This unity is due to the sense of freedom and liberation felt, now that the higher power has taken away all the weight and struggles. The song exudes a sense of gratitude towards the higher power for the freedom that is experienced now.
Line by Line Meaning
one day i woke up and noticed that youd always been there for me now i see
There was a moment when I finally realized that you have always been by my side and I am now aware of it.
when the penny dropped then i knew youd stop the world for me now im free
When I became aware of your immense love and sacrifice, I knew that you would do anything to make me happy, and I am now liberated and free from my burdens.
on that wonderful day you took it all away now i have
On a certain amazing day, you removed all my troubles and worries, and now I have
freedom
freedom
now i realise how your love came down in no disguise to make things right
I now understand how your unconditional love and grace transformed my life, without any pretenses, and made everything right again.
you took all the blame traded all your beauty for my shame now i'll sing
You selflessly took all the blame and exchanged your beauty for my shame, and now I will sing your praises.
poeple all around the world come together sing as one
People from all corners of the world should gather together and sing as one to appreciate the freedom and the blessings they have, thanks to the love and grace of the Almighty.
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.