1. Swedish sy… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Freestyle:
1. Swedish synthpop group from the early 1980s
2. Electro artist Tony Butler
3. Filipino band
4. American MC from Arsonists.
5. Korean band - use this tag - 프리스타일
6. Canadian skate punk band in the late '90s.
1. A Swedish synthpop group from the early 1980s. Their most popular hits were "Vill Ha Dig" and "Fantasi". Members: Tommy Ekman, Christer Sandelin, Gigi Hamilton, Joakim Hagleitner, Anders Uddberg and Diane Corinne Söderholm. When the group split up in 1983, Sandelin, Ekman and Hamilton formed Style. Freestyle briefly reunited in 1998, re-recording a few old songs.
2. One of the '80s electro artists, Miami-based producer Tony Butler recorded a string of club tracks on Power/Jam Packed and his own Music Specialist label in the mid-'80s, helping build the Miami-style bass music and freestyle (named after Butler's primary pseudonym), as well as influence '90s post-techno artists such as Autechre and Biochip C. Butler's earlier tracks under his own name includes singles such as "Fix It in the Mix," "Jam the Box," and "Get Some" exploring a thinner, more stripped-down sound similar to Man Parrish and Cybotron. Butler's tracks with Freestyle are perhaps the more well known, and include such club staples as "It's Automatic," "Don't Stop the Rock," and "The Party Has Begun." His more commercial, pop-oriented writing and production work with Trinere, Debbie Deb, and Shannon, however, remain his claim to fame. Butler continued to live and record in Miami thereafter.
3. A Filipino band, formed by Top Suzara and Jinky Vidal in 1996. When Freestyle hit the Manila bar scene in 1998, it was a case of young musicians being at the right place at the right time, with the right sound. Those five guys and a girl had then what Manila was looking for- a new band with vast appeal and the knack for filling venues with their blend of pop, R&B and original hits. After seven years of doing what they do best, Freestyle has grown into an OPM heavyweight with four studio-recorded albums (two of which made platinum), a string of local and international concerts, and industry accolades under their belts, thus making them one of the country’s best-loved and most sought-after group.
Last year, a new leaf turned for Freestyle. Freestyle learned that change is vital for any band seeking quality and longevity in the music biz. Ushering a new era for Freestyle are the fresh voices of Mike Luis (former Brand New Funk, Next Level), and Joshua Desiderio (former Kindred Garden, Art & Soul), themselves seasoned musicians. Also, since the migration of one of the founding members, Carlo Tapia, Freestyle is proud to welcome Rommel de la Cruz on bass, formerly of Barbie’s Cradle. Continuing members are Gerald Banzon (drums), Nikki Cabardo (keyboards), Tat Suzara (guitar), and Jinky Vidal (vocals).
Seven seems to be a good number for the group who, after only a few rehearsals have blended together seamlessly. The addition of Mike and Joshua (who each play synths on stage) has revitalized Freestyle’s sound to a level of funk and soul that builds upon Jinky’s solid vocals and the band’s tight playing. The result is a powerhouse of rich harmonies and robust music, flavoring their cool mix of old and new school R&B, Hip Hop, funk, neo soul and ballads.
Freestyle is positive of the path they are taking. A new vibe was introduced by the new members. From watching their gigs, it’s clear that Freestyle is happy to be where they are now, and is very much here to stay.
Band info from Official website
4. Hip Hop artist, former member of Arsonists.
My Way
Freestyle Lyrics
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Like I always do my love
These tears I cry
Cause the day that I feared
Is finally here, my love
And I don't know why
You no longer see
Now we could never be...
So...
[Chorus:]
You go your way
And I'll go my way
You know I can never
Force you to stay
You won't be mine
You made up your mind
So just keep on going
And don't look behind
I'll always hold dear
The times you
We're here with me
And I won't forget
All the dreams that we shared
And how much you cared for me
I've no regrets..
Though now all I have
Are long lonely nights
Cause you've already said goodbye
[Chorus]
I love you
With all my heart and soul
And I never thought
We'd ever fall
I know...you know
You know just where you belong...
Here with me, here with me
[Chorus]
Cause you don't want to see me
Down on my knees
I'll be kissing my dreams away
Now all I can do
Is let go of you
And pray that you'll
Come back to me someday
The lyrics of Freestyle's My Way is a solemn declaration of love, loss, and acceptance. The song starts with the singer admitting that he has been thinking of his love, as he always does, but with tears in his eyes, because the day he feared has finally come. He doesn't know why it has to be this way, but his lover no longer sees tomorrow with him. The chorus echoes the sentiment of the song as the singer concedes that they could never be together anymore.
The second verse is a poignant expression of the singer's love for the person who decided to leave. He cherishes the moments they shared and the dreams they once had. The singer knows there is no turning back, and all he has now are long lonely nights because the person he loves has already said goodbye. The song's climax comes with the final chorus, and the singer makes a plea to the person he loves to come back. But he also acknowledges that he can't force anyone to stay and that he must let them go and hope they'll come back to him someday.
In summary, "My Way" is a song about the end of a relationship and the pain that comes with it. It's a sincere and heartfelt plea from the singer to his lost love to come back to him someday, but he also understands that he must accept their decision and let them go. The song is a beautifully written and passionately delivered ballad that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of anyone who has ever experienced the pain of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Been thinkin' of you
I have been constantly preoccupied with thoughts of you
Like I always do my love
As I have always done, my love
These tears I cry
The tears that are falling from my eyes
Cause the day that I feared
Because the day that I feared would come
Is finally here, my love
Has finally arrived, my love
And I don't know why
And I am unsure of the reason why
You no longer see
You no longer envision
Your tomorrow with me
A future that involves me
Now we could never be...
Now there is no chance for us to be together
You go your way
You follow your own path
And I'll go my way
While I chart my own course
You know I can never
You are aware that I will never
Force you to stay
Compel you to remain
You won't be mine
You will not belong to me
You made up your mind
You have reached a final decision
So just keep on going
Therefore, just continue moving forward
And don't look behind
Do not glance backwards
I'll always hold dear
I will always treasure
The times you were here with me
The moments you spent with me
And I won't forget
And I will not forget
All the dreams that we shared
All of the aspirations we once had together
And how much you cared for me
And how deeply you cared for me
I've no regrets..
I have no remorse..
Though now all I have
Although all I am left with now
Are long lonely nights
Are long, solitary evenings
Cause you've already said goodbye
Because you have already bid farewell
I love you
I am deeply in love with you
With all my heart and soul
With every ounce of my being
And I never thought
And it never occurred to me
We'd ever fall
That we would ever fail
I know...you know
I know, and you know
You know just where you belong...
You are aware of where you truly fit in
Here with me, here with me
Here, by my side
Cause you don't want to see me
Because you do not wish to see me
Down on my knees
Groveling on the ground
I'll be kissing my dreams away
I will be abandoning my aspirations
Now all I can do
Now, I am only able to
Is let go of you
Release you from my life
And pray that you'll
And hope that you will
Come back to me someday
Return to me in the future
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