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.
Only Love
Freestyle Lyrics
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Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on
Spent so many days wondering what's my chances
When all I really needed was answers
For the love that you've given to me
(The love you give to me)
I was in need
Where we are where we're at
Boy I could not see
Every night
(Every night)
That I cry
(That I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on
Had to use my mind
Couldn't use my heart
I didn't wanna see us apart
This vision is so clear to me
That we were not meant to be
(That we were not meant to be)
I couldn't see
The desire inside wouldn't let me be
Every night
(Every night)
That I cry
(That I cry)
I needed you here by my side
But now I'm over you
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on
Life goes on until the new beginning
Set me free from all of these feelings
Now I can see that love's no guarantee
That's why I hold it all inside of me
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on
Only love knows how
(Knows how)
Only love knows how
(Knows how)
Only love knows how
Only love knows how
(Knows how)
Only love knows how
(Knows how)
Only love knows how
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on
I'm over you somehow
Only love knows how
I have the strength to move on again
The more you put me down
'Cause love knows how
It gave me the strength to move on
The song "Only Love" by Freestyle talks about a relationship that didn't work out and how the singer overcame the heartbreak. The song's opening lyrics "I'm over you somehow, Only love knows how, I have the strength to move on again, The more you put me down, 'Cause love knows how, It gave me the strength to move on" express the singer's decision to move on from the past and to open up to new beginnings. The repeated reference to "love" and "strength" suggests that the singer's ability to move on was fueled by the power of love.
Throughout the song, the singer conveys their vulnerability, hurt, and emotional struggles. The lines "Had to use my mind, Couldn't use my heart, I didn't wanna see us apart" describe the internal conflict that the singer felt when considering moving on from the relationship. In the end, the singer concludes that "love's no guarantee" and that they must look within themselves for the ability to move on.
Overall, "Only Love" is a song that expresses the universal experiences of heartbreak and the reflective journey to healing. Through the power of love and self-discovery, the singer is able to move on and open themselves up to new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm over you somehow
I have finally moved on from you, even though it seemed impossible at first
Only love knows how
Love has a way of giving us the strength to move on from heartbreak and difficult situations
I have the strength to move on again
I have found the courage to start over and move on with my life, despite the pain you caused me
The more you put me down
Despite your efforts to hurt me and bring me down, love has helped me to rise above it
'Cause love knows how
Love is the reason why I am able to move on and be strong despite everything
It gave me the strength to move on
Love has given me the power to let go of the past and embrace a brighter future
Spent so many days wondering what's my chances
I have spent a lot of time feeling uncertain and questioning whether or not I can move on from you
I never thought I'd be alone
I never imagined that I would end up without you and have to start over on my own
When all I really needed was answers
I was searching for closure and understanding of the reasons why our relationship ended
For the love that you've given to me
I wanted to understand why you stopped loving me, and what I did wrong
I was in need
I was in a vulnerable and emotional state, needing answers and closure to move on
Where we are where we're at
I was confused about our relationship and uncertain about our future
Boy I could not see
I was blinded by my feelings for you and unable to see the situation for what it truly was
Every night
I spent countless hours alone, ruminating on our relationship and the pain you caused me
That I cry
I was deeply hurt and emotional, and my tears were a manifestation of my pain
I needed you here by my side
Despite everything that happened between us, I still longed for your comfort and support
But now I'm over you
I have finally moved on and am no longer held captive by my feelings for you
Had to use my mind
I had to rely on my intelligence and rationality to get over you, rather than my emotions
Couldn't use my heart
My heart was broken and unable to provide me with the clarity I needed to move forward
I didn't wanna see us apart
Despite the problems in our relationship, I still held onto the hope that things could work out between us
This vision is so clear to me
I have gained clarity and perspective on our relationship, and now see it for what it truly was
That we were not meant to be
I have finally accepted that we were not meant to be together, and that it is time to move on
The desire inside wouldn't let me be
Despite knowing that we were not meant to be together, I still had a strong desire to make things work
Life goes on until the new beginning
Life is a continuous journey, and every new beginning is an opportunity to start over and make things right
Set me free from all of these feelings
I needed to let go of my feelings for you in order to be truly free and move on with my life
Now I can see that love's no guarantee
I have come to understand that love is not a guarantee, and that we can't always control our feelings or the outcome of a relationship
That's why I hold it all inside of me
I have learned to keep my feelings to myself and not let them control me or my actions
Contributed by Audrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.