Though band leader Dick Brave claims to be canadian, the project actually marks the unlikely evolution of german pop singer Sasha - a frequent guest in the pop charts during the 1990s with hits like I Feel Lonely, If You Believe or Young Deenay's Walk On By.
Sasha Schmitz was born and raised by his single mother in Soest, Germany. His musical career started when he became lead singer of a school band called Junkfood. The group recorded several demo tapes together, but attracted no label interest and the band soon split. At the same time the producers of the German rapper Der Wolf engaged him as background singer for the hit single "Gibt's Doch Gar Nicht", a success improved upon by his first official appearance, on "Wannabe Your Lover", a top 10 collaboration with newcomer Young Deenay.
In 2002 Sasha switched his stage name to Dick Brave and began performing with The Backbeats. Originally conceived as a humorous lark, their success encouraged the group to record a whole album together, and "Dick This!" eventually became the singer's first number 1 record. It also featured a successful remake of 1961's "Take Good Care of My Baby", originally written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and performed by Bobby Vee. In November 2004 the project was discontinued. However, alias Dick Brave's continual presence had earned Sasha an older audience for the first time.
In 2011 Dick Brave and the backbeats stage a comeback with the release of a new album and tour entitles 'Rock Theropy'!
Freedom
Dick Brave & The Backbeats Lyrics
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Didn't know what I wanted to be (didn't know what I wanted to be)
I was every little hungry schoolgirl's pride and joy
And I guess it was enough for me
To win the race? A prettier face!
Brand new clothes and a big fat place on the rock 'n' roll TV (rock 'n' roll TV)
But today the way I play the game has got to change (oh yeah)
Now I'm gonna get myself happy
I think there's something you should know
I think it's time I told you so
There's something deep inside of me
There's someone I forgot to be
Take back your picture in the frame
Take back your singing in the rain
Just hope you understand
Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
All we have to do now
Is take these lies and make them true somehow
All we have to see
Is that I don't belong to you
And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah
Freedom
I won't let you down
Freedom
So, please don't give me up
Freedom
Gotta have some faith in the sound
(You've gotta give for what you take)
It's the one good thing that I've got
Freedom
I won't let you down
Freedom
So, please don't give me up
Freedom
Because I would really, really love to stick around
Heaven knows we sure had some fun boy
What a kick just a buddy and me
We had every big shot good-time band on the run boy
We were living in a fantasy
We won the race got out of the place
I went back home got a brand new face
For the boys on MTV
But today the way I play the game has got to change (Oh yeah)
Now I'm gonna get myself happy
I think there's something you should know
I think it's time I stopped the show
There's something deep inside of me
There's someone I forgot to be
Take back your picture in a frame
Don't think that I'll be back again
I just hope you understand
Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
All we have to do now
Is take these lies and make them true somehow
All we have to see
Is that I don't belong to you
And you don't belong to me
Freedom
I won't let you down
Freedom
Please don't give me up
Freedom
Gotta have some faith in the sound
It's the one good thing that I've got
Freedom
I won't let you down
Freedom
So, please don't give me up
Because I would really, really love to stick around
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
You've gotta give for what you take
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
You've gotta give for what you take
The song “Freedom” by Dick Brave & The Backbeats is a passionate ode to change and self-discovery. The verses speak volumes about the struggles of the singer, when he was a young boy, who was a celebrity and had everything he could want, yet he was not entirely fulfilled. The lyrics convey his longing for something more meaningful in life than just fame and fortune. The song urges us to let go of the past, embrace our true selves, and find our own freedom.
The lyrics also talk about how the singer had fun and was living in a fantasy with his friend, where they were running about with big-time bands. However, he felt the need to change the way he played the game and get himself happy. Through the lyrics, he reveals that he forgot who he was supposed to be deep inside, and it is time to stop the show and take back his picture in the frame. He emphasizes that the clothes do not make the man, and it is essential to find inner happiness and freedom.
Overall, the song “Freedom” is a call to action for self-discovery and the pursuit of inner peace and happiness, rather than seeking fulfillment from materialistic pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven knows I was just a young boy
I was inexperienced and naive in my youth
Didn't know what I wanted to be (didn't know what I wanted to be)
I was uncertain about my life goals
I was every little hungry schoolgirl's pride and joy
I was admired by many, especially by young girls
And I guess it was enough for me
I was content with the attention I was receiving
To win the race? A prettier face!
Success was contingent on looks and appearance
Brand new clothes and a big fat place on the rock 'n' roll TV (rock 'n' roll TV)
I gained popularity and success through superficial means
But today the way I play the game has got to change (oh yeah)
My attitude towards life and fame has shifted
Now I'm gonna get myself happy
I am going to prioritize my own happiness
I think there's something you should know
I have to confess something to you
I think it's time I told you so
I believe now is the right moment to reveal it
There's something deep inside of me
There is a profound part of me that needs to be acknowledged
There's someone I forgot to be
I have lost sight of my true self
Take back your picture in the frame
You can have your memories of me back
Take back your singing in the rain
You no longer need my performances to enjoy life
Just hope you understand
I hope you comprehend my perspective
Sometimes the clothes do not make the man
One's demeanor and character cannot be defined by clothing
All we have to do now
Our current objective is
Is take these lies and make them true somehow
We must transform falsehoods into realities
All we have to see
The only thing we should perceive is
Is that I don't belong to you
You do not have ownership over me
And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah
I do not have ownership over you
Freedom
Unrestricted liberty
I won't let you down
I will not disappoint you
So, please don't give me up
Please do not abandon me
Gotta have some faith in the sound
We must believe in the power of music
(You've gotta give for what you take)
Sacrifice is necessary for reward
It's the one good thing that I've got
Music is my one true passion
Heaven knows we sure had some fun boy
We used to have a lot of fun
What a kick just a buddy and me
Just the two of us had a blast
We had every big shot good-time band on the run boy
We were buddies with the biggest pop bands out there
We were living in a fantasy
Our life was like a dream
We won the race got out of the place
We triumphed over our starting point and moved on
I went back home got a brand new face
I underwent a physical transformation
Don't think that I'll be back again
Do not anticipate my return
Because I would really, really love to stick around
But I genuinely want to stay in your life
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
Reiteration of the importance of liberty
You've gotta give for what you take
Nothing is free in life; you need to work hard for what you want
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DANNY LOPEZ, ENRIQUE MARTIN, GEORGE NORIEGA, TIMOTHY Z MOSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wavesix2717
Hell, good:)
@derschatten82
@Stinkesocke73 ich denk auch das das eigentlich seine wahre Musikrichtung ist. Aber der Popshit verkauft sich nunmal gut, und von irgendwas muss der Schornstein ja rauchen ;)
@KaKoDeMoN1000
Dick Brave ist nicht Sasha... ist euch das vieleicht mal aufgefallen? ^^
@lw97nilslinuswhitewaterweb23
Wer dann? Einer von den Baseballs?
@Ibtisw
@Simply LW97. UTTP vllt ist es auch Manuel Neuer
@LinusWeber1997GER
Unglaublich!