There is more than one artist with the name Freeway:

The first is: Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Freeway:

The first is:

1. Leslie Edward Pridgen (born March 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Freeway a.k.a. Philly Freeway began rapping while in high school. He later met fellow rapper Beanie Sigel, who would be signed to Roc-A-Fella and later help Freeway get a contract with the record label. Freeway became one of the label's most visible artists after making his first appearance on The Dynasty: Roc La Familia in 2000 and appearing on several other Roc releases before putting out his solo album, Philadelphia Freeway.

The album was produced primarily by Roc-A-Fella-affiliated artists--Just Blaze, Bink!, Kanye West--and featured mostly Roc-A-Fella rappers as well, many of them from State Property: a Philadelphia-based bunch of Roc members that Freeway and Beanie Sigel had compiled into a group. The album's biggest hit was What We Do, produced by Just Blaze and featuring Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel.

After relations between Beanie Sigel and State Property soured, whether he and Freeway are still friends is unclear. Though Beanie had said he didn't know if he'd work with State Property again, he was present at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert alongside Freeway.

The second is:

2. Freeway are a classic British rock covers band based in York. A five piece playing primarily twin guitar rock music from the classic rock era of the 70s and 80s.

The third is:

3. A 3-piece blues rock band from Australia

All Falls Down
Freeway Lyrics

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What you gon' do?
What you gon' do?
When it all falls down
And ain't nobody to pick you up
And ain't nobody there to comfort you
What you gon' do?
I know what you're goin' through
I was there when it all fell down

It was nobody there pick me up
It was nobody to comfort me

My akhi told me don't forget that God with you
My momma told me don't forget that God with you
Nori Mohammed told me I see God in you
So don't forget that God with you, God bless you

Uh, we survivors, I say we survivors
We was almost there that's why we the livest
Always find a way it's like you MacGyver
Point me to the pain, point me to the pain
Y'all say y'all love me don't believe you niggas
'Cause when my kidneys failed I ain't see you niggas
Now I'm mad as me on a big screen, everybody like I know Free he my nigga
Uzi my real dawg, free my nigga
Who showed up, he my nigga
Found out that half of my dawgs are there
When I'm up not there when it all falls

What you gon' do?
What you gon' do?
When it all falls down
And ain't nobody to pick you up
And ain't nobody there to comfort you
What you gon' do?
I know what you're goin' through
I was there when it all fell down
It was nobody there pick me up
It was nobody to comfort me

My akhi told me don't forget that God with you
My momma told me don't forget that God with you
Nori Mohammed told me I see God in you
So don't forget that God with you, God bless you

You was the man 'til your plan foil
Now you sittin' in a can 'cause your man ain't loyal
He's sittin' on a stand with his hand on the Bible
Confessing to the jury how you whipped it 'til the olds
Prison sentence no more, tuition for your daughter
Your chicks crossed the border
Her phones out of order
Your daughter gettin' older and thicker they call her gorgeous
You always taught her moral but not there to enforce it
This is the life we chose the road courses
We knew it wasn't safe when we laced tha Air Forces
Tried to call your chick but she been neglecting all calls
There when you up, not there when it all falls

What you gon' do?
What you gon' do?
When it all falls down
And ain't nobody to pick you up
And ain't nobody there to comfort you
What you gon' do?
I know what you're goin' through
I was there when it all fell down
It was nobody there pick me up
It was nobody to comfort me

My akhi told me don't forget that God with you
My momma told me don't forget that God with you
Nori Mohammed told me I see God in you
So don't forget that God with you, God bless you

Your lifestyle'll make a grown man holla
Workin' three jobs, two kids, no baby father
No whip checks so your next check gotta
Go to the food and the baby products
You brought bed bugs home got your baby caught up
Days like these it feels like they stormin' on us
Eatin', cold pice I had to warm it on up
Parents ain't doin' no better so they callin' on us
This is life and this rough one, we aim for the gusto
But end up in the ghetto with scuffed shoes and used clothes
Blame Uncle Sam, no way it is our fault
There when you up, not there when it all falls

What you gon' do?
What you gon' do?
When it all falls down
And ain't nobody to pick you up
And ain't nobody there to comfort you
What you gon' do?
I know what you're goin' through
I was there when it all fell down
It was nobody there pick me up
It was nobody to comfort me

My akhi told me don't forget that God with you
My momma told me don't forget that God with you

Nori Mohammed told me I see God in you
So don't forget that God with you, God bless you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Freeway's song "All Falls Down" explore the theme of resilience and the struggle to navigate through challenging times when there is no one to rely on for support. The chorus poses the question of what one would do when everything seems to be falling apart, when there is no one to pick them up or offer comfort. The singer acknowledges that they have experienced this firsthand and empathizes with others who may be going through similar situations.

The mention of God throughout the song reflects the singer's belief in a higher power and the importance of not forgetting that God is with them. This spiritual support is seen as a source of strength and solace during difficult times. The lyrics also touch on the theme of loyalty and betrayal, highlighting the disappointment and hurt that can arise when those whom one considered close friends or allies are not there to support them in their time of need.

The verses provide glimpses into different scenarios where individuals face adversity. Whether it's a person facing consequences for their actions, a struggling single parent, or someone living in poverty, Freeway emphasizes that these trials are not unique and that many people face similar challenges. The song ends with a call to remember that God is always present and offers blessings.

Line by Line Meaning

What you gon' do?
What actions or decisions are you going to make?

When it all falls down
When everything crumbles or fails

And ain't nobody to pick you up
And there is no one to support or help you

And ain't nobody there to comfort you
And there is no one to console or provide emotional support for you

I know what you're goin' through
I understand the difficulties or hardships you are experiencing

I was there when it all fell down
I experienced a similar situation when everything collapsed

It was nobody there pick me up
There was no one to lift me up or support me

It was nobody to comfort me
There was no one to provide comfort or solace for me

My akhi told me don't forget that God with you
My brother told me to remember that God is with you

My momma told me don't forget that God with you
My mother told me not to forget that God is with you

Nori Mohammed told me I see God in you
Nori Mohammed told me that he sees God within you

So don't forget that God with you, God bless you
Therefore, remember that God is with you and may God bless you

Uh, we survivors, I say we survivors
We are individuals who have overcome hardships, we have survived

We was almost there that's why we the livest
We were on the verge of success, that's why we are the most vibrant or energetic

Always find a way it's like you MacGyver
We always find a solution, just like MacGyver (a resourceful fictional character)

Point me to the pain, point me to the pain
Direct me towards the suffering or struggle

Y'all say y'all love me don't believe you niggas
You all claim to love me but I don't believe you

'Cause when my kidneys failed I ain't see you niggas
Because when my kidneys failed, I didn't see any of you around

Now I'm mad as me on a big screen, everybody like I know Free he my nigga
Now that I'm successful and famous, everyone claims to know me and support me

Uzi my real dawg, free my nigga
Uzi (a friend) is my true companion, free (release) my friend

Who showed up, he my nigga
The person who was there for me, he's my friend

Found out that half of my dawgs are there
Realized that half of my friends were not present

When I'm up not there when it all falls
When I am successful, they are not there when everything goes wrong

Your lifestyle'll make a grown man holla
Your way of life would make an adult male yell or scream in frustration or admiration

Workin' three jobs, two kids, no baby father
Working three jobs, raising two children without a father

No whip checks so your next check gotta
Having no money left, so your next paycheck has to cover expenses

Go to the food and the baby products
Allocating funds for food and necessary items for the baby

You brought bed bugs home got your baby caught up
You accidentally brought bed bugs home, causing your baby to be affected

Days like these it feels like they stormin' on us
During challenging times, it feels like the problems keep piling on us

Eatin', cold pice I had to warm it on up
Eating cold leftovers, had to warm them up

Parents ain't doin' no better so they callin' on us
Even the parents are struggling and they are seeking help from us

This is life and this rough one, we aim for the gusto
This is the reality, it's a tough one, but we strive for success and maximum effort

But end up in the ghetto with scuffed shoes and used clothes
However, we eventually find ourselves in poverty-stricken neighborhoods, with worn-out shoes and second-hand clothes

Blame Uncle Sam, no way it is our fault
We attribute the hardships to the government, we do not believe it is our own responsibility

There when you up, not there when it all falls
They are present when you are successful, but they are not there when everything collapses

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leslie Pridgen, Zachary Raemer

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