Let Freedom Ring
Cosmo & Tom Lyrics


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There's a man homeless and hungry
There's a wind that's hard and biting
There's a song in need of singing
There's a fuse in need of light

And it's no secret, the day is coming
And it's a day I hope to see
But if they ask, if they ask you, brother
Who told you that? You didn't hear it from me

Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring

There's a book with seven seals
There's a beast with seven heads
There's seven angels on seven horses
There's seven vials with seven plagues

So if you hear, if you hear a knocking
On that door just let it be
But if they ask, if they ask you, brother
Who told you that? You didn't hear it from me

Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring

Where the righteous, where the righteous stood
Where the righteous, where the righteous fell
There's a voice soft and whispering
Coming from the bottom of the well

And I tried hard to remember
To remember what that voice said
Over and over, over and over
I repeated those words inside my head

Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring

Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring





And if they ask, if they ask you, brother
Who told you that? Tell them it was me, yup

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cosmo & Tom's song "Let freedom ring" convey a message of hope, activism, and the longing for a better world. The opening lines set the stage for the song's themes by highlighting the harsh realities faced by many people, such as homelessness, hunger, and adversities symbolized by the biting wind. They also emphasize the need for expression, represented by the song that awaits to be sung and the fuse waiting to be ignited.


The chorus, "Let freedom ring," acts as a rallying call, urging for the realization of freedom. It suggests the desire for liberation from oppression, both individually and collectively. The repetition of this phrase reinforces its importance and calls for attention.


The following verses introduce biblical imagery, referring to the book with seven seals, the beast with seven heads, the seven angels on horses, and the seven vials with plagues. These allusions draw on apocalyptic references and represent a sense of impending change and reckoning. The knocking on the door symbolizes the arrival of transformation, and the instruction to "let it be" suggests an openness and acceptance of what is to come.


The mention of the righteous standing and falling signifies the struggle for justice and the voices that have been silenced. The soft and whispering voice coming from the bottom of the well represents a call for change that may have been suppressed or overlooked. The repetition of the phrase "Let freedom ring" serves as a reminder to never forget this message and its significance.


The closing lines assert the importance of taking ownership of the message of freedom, encouraging listeners to proudly proclaim that they were the ones who heard and embraced it.


Overall, the song "Let freedom ring" speaks to the need for social change, the longing for justice, and the power of collective action to create a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a man homeless and hungry
A man who lacks a place to live and is in need of food


There's a wind that's hard and biting
An unpleasant and harsh wind


There's a song in need of singing
A song that requires someone to perform it


There's a fuse in need of light
A fuse that needs to be ignited


And it's no secret, the day is coming
It is widely known that a certain day will arrive


And it's a day I hope to see
I have a strong desire to witness that day


But if they ask, if they ask you, brother
However, if someone inquires, specifically addressing you, my sibling


Who told you that? You didn't hear it from me
Who informed you about it? It was not disclosed by me


Let freedom ring
May the concept of freedom resonate loudly


There's a book with seven seals
A book that possesses seven sealed pages


There's a beast with seven heads
A creature that possesses seven heads


There's seven angels on seven horses
Seven angels mounted on seven horses


There's seven vials with seven plagues
There are seven containers harboring seven calamities


So if you hear, if you hear a knocking
Therefore, if you perceive the sound of someone knocking


On that door just let it be
Simply allow the knocking to continue upon that door


But if they ask, if they ask you, brother
However, if someone questions, specifically addressing you, my sibling


Who told you that? You didn't hear it from me
Who revealed that information to you? It did not come from me


Where the righteous, where the righteous stood
The place where the morally upright individuals resided


Where the righteous, where the righteous fell
The place where the morally upright individuals perished


There's a voice soft and whispering
There exists a gentle and hushed voice


Coming from the bottom of the well
Originating from the depths of a well


And I tried hard to remember
I made significant efforts to recall


To remember what that voice said
To retain in my memory the words spoken by that voice


Over and over, over and over
Repeating continuously


I repeated those words inside my head
I echoed those phrases within my mind


And if they ask, if they ask you, brother
And if someone inquires, specifically addressing you, my sibling


Who told you that? Tell them it was me, yup
Who informed you about it? Inform them that it was indeed me




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