1. Freedom were a UK … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist under this name:
1. Freedom were a UK Hard Rock outfit from the early 70's, with Bobby Harrison, Roger Saunders and Walt Monaghan. They however also existed in an earlier incarnation again with Bobby Harrison following his departure from Procol Harum. They toured the USA with Black Sabbath and Jethro Tull but disbanded in 1972.
2. Freedom, a soul-funk-R&B-jazz band formed in Jackson, MS, in 1975. Members are Caleb Tyrone Armstrong (lead guitarist), Ray Smith (bass), Joe Leslie (lead singer and bongos), David Thigpen (sax), Victor Mason (drums), Larry Addison (keyboards and vocals), Adolph Adams (sax and vocals), and Robert Black (trumpet).
They're best known for the R&B hit Get Up and Dance. The group slowly disbanded in 1981 after lead singer Joe Leslie was killed.
3. Freedom is a D-Beat/Crust band from Portugal influenced by the Scandinavian scene, and they sound a lot like Wolfbrigade.
4. Freedom is a five piece band from Columbus, Ohio.
5. Freedom was a hardcore punk band from Japan. They only released one 7'' E.P. titled Last Revolution on AA Records, which was owned by Laughin' Nose, and produced by Pon, their bass player.
6. FREEDOM, another band that DEDDY DORES played in is basically the same band as Prog-Rockers FREEDOM OF RHAPSODIA. FREEDOM OF RHAPSODIA made two albums and this is their 3rd album TAK PERNAH BAHAGIA which they put out under the name FREEDOM.
7. Freedom, a Danish DJ and singer. His name is Hans-Henning Terp-Hansen and was born in 1973. He got his music debut with double platin selling hit called "Hang On" in 2001.
8. Freedom is a Detroit Straight Edge band.
http://freedomxxx.bandcamp.com/
9. A female fronted ska band
Me and You
Freedom Lyrics
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Can't control us or tell us what to do
We don't want to fit into your crowd
We're standing HARD and we're standing PROUD
"You don't hesitate to judge us by the way we look or dress
Just stick us in a category
and put your soul to rest."
It's ME and YOU. . .
At its core, "Me and You" by Freedom's Song is a fiery anthem against conformity and control. The opening lines are a clear declaration of rebellion against those who would try to dictate their lives, asserting that the singer and their chosen companion refuse to become like the mainstream masses. The repeated insistence that they cannot be controlled or told what to do emphasizes their sense of independence and agency, and ties into the theme of standing apart from those around them.
However, the song goes deeper than just a rejection of societal pressures. The next two lines shift into a more personal declaration of self-confidence and identity, asserting that they refuse to fit into a predetermined mold or be swayed by peer pressure. The kicker comes in the following verse, where they call out those who judge based on appearances and impose preconceived notions onto others. By refusing to conform to expectation, the duo is embracing their individuality and defying those who would seek to box them in.
Overall, "Me and You" is a simple but effective call to stand up for oneself in the face of conformity and societal pressure. While the lyrics use harsh language and a confrontational tone, the underlying message is one of self-acceptance and empowerment in the face of a restrictive culture.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't want to fucking be like you
We don't want to conform to your standards or values.
Can't control us or tell us what to do
We refuse to be governed or dictated by your rules and commands.
We don't want to fit into your crowd
We reject the notion of belonging to your group or society.
We're standing HARD and we're standing PROUD
We remain firm and unyielding in our beliefs and take pride in who we are.
"You don't hesitate to judge us by the way we look or dress
Just stick us in a category
and put your soul to rest."
You have a tendency to stereotype and pigeonhole us based on superficial characteristics, but this narrow-mindedness ultimately reflects poorly on you.
It's ME and YOU. . .
We are united in our defiance of societal expectations and are determined to stand up for ourselves.
Contributed by Julian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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We don't want to fucking be like you
Can't control us or tell us what to do
We don't want to fit into your crowd
We're standing hard and we're standing proud
You don't hesitate to judge us by the way we look or dress
Just stick us in a category
and put your soul to rest
It's me and you
Aidan Stutzman
the stolen Abused lyrics hahaha