Since then, Schuur has become a legend herself. She has been nominated for five and received two GRAMMY® Awards for "Best Jazz Vocalist," as well as headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall. Schuur has toured the world and has performed with such greats as Stan Getz, B.B. King, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones. She has performed countless times on The Tonight Show, has performed at The GRAMMY’s and at the White House.
Freedom
Diane Schuur Lyrics
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How I could be so blind
Something is changing
And I don't know why
Heaven knows how much I sacrifice
(I hear you, I hear you)
Now nothing in this world
Will ever change her mind
Freedom, what she needs
She wants freedom
'cause she got dreams
In her heart it's time to go
A long way from home
Yes, it's a long way from home
I still remember
Her standing there
(yeah, baby)
The sun was shining
On her soft brown hair
Well, all my life
Every tear I cried
I saw the future in her eyes
Now her heart says it's time to go
A long way from home
Freedom is what she needs
She wants freedom
'cause she's got dreams
And I hope she knows she's not alone
'cause it's a long way from home
It's a long way from home
I think about her and then I pray
That she'll be safe and warm
(safe and warm)
I get on my knees
(down on my knees)
Oh lord
(oh lord)
Freedom is what she needs
She wants freedom
'cause she's got dreams
Give her freedom to believe
Her heart says it's time to go
A long way from home
Such a long way from home
It's a long way from home
Freedom
(uh huh, that's what I want)
Freedom
(that's what I need)
Freedom
(that's what I've got to have)
Freedom
(oh baby, that's what I've gotta have)
Freedom
(oh baby, baby)
Freedom
Freedom, freedom
(she needs freedom)
Freedom
(that's what she needs)
(she wants, she wants freedom)
Freedom, she wants freedom
(she's got to have)
Freedom, she wants freedom . . .
In Diane Schuur's song "Freedom," the singer is reflecting on the end of a relationship and the desire for the other person to have freedom to pursue their dreams. The singer seems to be struggling with the idea of change and questions how they could have been blind to it. The person the singer is referring to had a dream in their heart and it's time for them to go a long way from home. Despite any sacrifices made by the singer, nothing in the world could change the other person's mind.
The chorus consists of the repeated message that freedom is what the other person needs because they have dreams. The singer hopes that the other person knows that they are not alone in their journey. The singer prays for the other person's safety and warmth while acknowledging that freedom is what she needs to pursue her dreams. This song highlights the idea that sometimes we have to let go and encourage the people we care about to pursue their passions and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't understand
The singer is confused about her current situation.
How I could be so blind
The singer is regretful for missing something important.
Something is changing
The singer is noticing a shift occurring.
And I don't know why
The singer is unable to explain the change.
Heaven knows how much I sacrifice
The singer has given a lot to a relationship.
(I hear you, I hear you)
The singer acknowledges that someone is talking to her.
Now nothing in this world
The situation has been finalized.
Will ever change her mind
The other person's decision is firm.
Freedom, what she needs
The other person desires independence.
She wants freedom
The other person longs to be free from something.
'cause she got dreams
The other person has specific goals in mind.
In her heart it's time to go
The other person feels that it's time to leave.
A long way from home
The other person is planning to travel far.
Yes, it's a long way from home
The other person is going to be gone for an extended period of time.
I still remember
The singer recalls a past memory.
Her standing there
The other person is present in the memory.
(yeah, baby)
The memory is positive.
The sun was shining
The scene is set.
On her soft brown hair
The other person is being described in detail.
Well, all my life
The singer has been waiting for something.
Every tear I cried
The singer has been emotional about something.
I saw the future in her eyes
The singer was able to see what the future could hold through the other person.
Now her heart says it's time to go
The other person's desires are strong.
A long way from home
The other person is planning to go far away.
Freedom is what she needs
The other person craves independence.
She wants freedom
The other person has specific desires.
And I hope she knows she's not alone
The singer wants the other person to feel supported.
'cause it's a long way from home
The other person has a long journey ahead of them.
I think about her and then I pray
The singer has strong feelings for the other person.
That she'll be safe and warm
The singer wants the other person to be protected.
(safe and warm)
The singer is emphasizing the importance of safety.
I get on my knees
The singer is being reverential.
(down on my knees)
The singer is emphasizing her feelings of respect and humility.
Oh lord
The singer is addressing a higher power.
(oh lord)
The singer is appealing to a higher force.
Give her freedom to believe
The singer is asking someone to give the other person independence to make choices.
Her heart says it's time to go
The other person feels the need to leave.
A long way from home
The other person is planning to travel far.
Such a long way from home
The distance is being emphasized.
Freedom
The other person desires independence.
(uh huh, that's what I want)
The other person is expressing agreement with what the singer is saying.
Freedom
The other person feels the need for independence.
(that's what I need)
The other person agrees with the singer's statements.
Freedom
The other person desires autonomy.
(that's what I've got to have)
The other person feels strongly about her need for independence.
Freedom
The other person craves autonomy.
(oh baby, that's what I've gotta have)
The other person is expressing strong feelings about her need for independence.
Freedom
The other person wants to be free to make her own choices.
(oh baby, baby)
The other person is expressing strong emotions.
Freedom
The other person desires autonomy.
Freedom, freedom
The other person feels strongly about the need for independence.
(she needs freedom)
The singer is emphasizing the other person's need for autonomy.
Freedom
The other person desires independence.
(that's what she needs)
The singer is acknowledging the other person's desires.
(she wants, she wants freedom)
The other person has expressed a strong desire for independence.
Freedom, she wants freedom
The singer is repeating the other person's desire for independence.
(she's got to have)
The other person's need for independence is crucial.
Freedom, she wants freedom . . .
The other person has expressed a strong desire for independence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LOTTI GOLDEN, THOMAS EDWARD FARAGHER
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