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.
This Time
Freestyle Lyrics
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For causing you much pain,
Didn't mean to make you cry
Make your efforts all in vain
And I apologize
For all the things I've done
You were loving me so much,
But, all I did was let you down
Oh I really don't know
Just what to say
All I know is that
I want you to stay
Chorus:
This time I'm not gonna
Let you slip away
This time I'm not gonna
Let another day go by
Without holding you so tight,
Without treating you so right
This time I'm not gonna
Let go of your love
This time I promise you
That we'll rise above it all
And I will never let you fall,
I'm gonna give you my all,
This time...
Oh I never thought,
That I was hurting you
Now I know that I was wrong
Now I know just what to do
Gonna try to be
The best that I could be
All I need is one more chance
To make it up to you, you'll see...
And there's one more thing
That you ought to know
All I know is that
I don't want you to go.....
In Freestyle's song "This Time," the singer expresses regret for causing pain to his lover. He is apologetic for making her cry and for disregarding her love for him. He acknowledges that he has let her down and that he did not treat her right. The lyrics convey a sense of remorse and a desire to make things right. The chorus indicates that the singer is determined not to let his lover go this time and that he will do everything he can to hold on to her. He promises to treat her right and not let her fall, giving her his all this time.
The song's lyrics are simple and to the point, but they convey complex emotions. The singer's regret is palpable, as is his determination to make things right. The lyrics also express a sense of longing and a desire to hold on to love. They tap into the universal theme of loss and regret, making the song relatable to a broad audience. The melody is catchy and the song has a strong emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I'm sorry girl,
The singer express remorse for causing pain to a girl.
For causing you much pain,
The singer is apologizing for the pain caused.
Didn't mean to make you cry
The singer didn't intend to make the girl cry.
Make your efforts all in vain
The artist acknowledges that the girl's efforts were futile.
And I apologize
The artist is expressing a genuine apology.
For all the things I've done
The singer is regretful for all the things he has done.
You were loving me so much,
The girl loved the singer immensely.
But, all I did was let you down
The artist expresses regret for letting the girl down.
Oh I really don't know
The artist is unsure about what to say.
Just what to say
The artist is unable to find the right words to say.
All I know is that
The singer only knows that he wants the girl to stay.
I want you to stay
The artist expresses his desire for the girl to stay.
This time I'm not gonna
The singer is making a promise for the future.
Let you slip away
The singer promises not to let the girl slip away this time.
Let another day go by
The singer acknowledges that time is precious.
Without holding you so tight,
The artist acknowledges that he hasn't been holding the girl tightly.
Without treating you so right
The artist hasn't been treating the girl correctly.
This time I'm not gonna
The singer is reiterating his promise.
Let go of your love
The singer promises not to let go of the girl's love.
This time I promise you
The artist is making a genuine promise.
That we'll rise above it all
The artist is hopeful about the future.
And I will never let you fall,
The artist promises not to let the girl fall this time.
I'm gonna give you my all,
The singer is promising to give his all this time.
This time...
The song emphasizes that the promise is for the future.
Oh I never thought,
The singer acknowledges his lack of foresight in the past.
That I was hurting you
The singer realizes that he was causing pain to the girl.
Now I know that I was wrong
The singer accepts that he was wrong in the past.
Now I know just what to do
The artist knows what he must do to make things right.
Gonna try to be
The artist is making an effort to change.
The best that I could be
The singer is aiming to be the best version of himself.
All I need is one more chance
The singer is asking for another opportunity.
To make it up to you, you'll see...
The artist promises to make things right this time.
And there's one more thing
The artist has an important revelation to make.
That you ought to know
The artist wants the girl to know this important thing.
All I know is that
The singer is emphasizing that this is all he knows for sure.
I don't want you to go...
The artist expresses his desire for the girl to stay.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GLEN BALLARD, NOAH BERNARDO, MARK DANIELS, PAUL J SANDOVAL, JOEL SHEARER, JASON TRUBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Melissa Vallejo
Oh I'm sorry girl,
For causing you much pain,
Didn't mean to make you cry
Make your efforts all in vain
And I apologize
For all the things I've done
You were loving me so much,
But, all I did was let you down
Oh I really don't know
Just what to say
All I know is that
I want you to stay
This time I'm not gonna
Let you slip away
This time I'm not gonna
Let another day go by
Without holding you so tight,
Without treating you so right
This time I'm not gonna
Let go of your love
This time I promise you
That we'll rise above it all
And I will never let you fall,
I'm gonna give you my all,
This time...
Oh I never thought,
That I was hurting you
Now I know that I was wrong
Now I know just what to do
Gonna try to be
The best that I could be
All I need is one more chance
To make it up to you, you'll see...
And there's one more thing
That you ought to know
All I know is that
I don't want you to go.....
offTheGrid
Oh I'm sorry, girl
For causing you much pain
Didn't mean to make you cry
Make your efforts all in vain
And I apologize
For all the things I've done
You were loving me so much
But all I did was let you down
Oh, I really don't
Know just what to say
All I know is that
I want you to stay... Yeah...
[Chorus:]
This time I'm not gonna let you slip away
This time I'm not gonna let another day go by
Without holding you so tight
Without treating you so right
This time I'm not gonna let go of your love
This time I promise you that we'll rise above it all
And I will never let you fall
I'm gonna give you my all
This time
Oh, I never thought
That I was hurting you
Now I know that I was wrong
Now I know just what to do
Gonna try to be
The best that I could be
All I need is one more chance
To make it up to you, you'll see
And there's one more thing
That you oughta know
All I know is that
I don't want you to go...
[Chorus x2]
Gonna give you my all...
This time
chikibingbing
Thumbs up if you think that Freestyle is one of the best bands in the Philippines! :)
Junjun Muntingtae
only when Top Suzara and Jinky are still there
Nida’s Day
Thank
Darryll mariñas
Beautiful song
Chrissa Baroy
chikibingbing
Jason Santos
chikibingbing best band for me
mimirenomeron
Freestyle is one of the fave bands of 90s kids! Loveu top and jinky ❤️❤️
Mae grace Portugalete
I think our filipino artists are so talented that they deserve to be recognized alongside our close asian neybors. We sometimes have this mentality that other foreighn songs may sound better but in reality we are not far behind to show our filipino talents that's originally our own. 😊 💕 🌹😅
Norieta Gabriel
God given voice so amazing TOP - forever be my fav band
lidette711
This takes me back when I was 12. :) They're the first live act I've ever seen, and it was worth every bit of my allowance. :)