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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.
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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.
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3. A 3-piece blues rock band from Australia
Alright
Freeway Lyrics
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State Property, Roc-a-fella Records
This that feeling music you know
We make that music you can feel Early
[Verse 1: Freeway]
I went from the ghetto to the ghetto and I'm back again
And we doing it back and forth roll with a gang of thugs
And I clap your men; I'm from a block where niggas might blast your pops
No chance ambulance can't save your kin; smoke reefer burn reefer
Chill in my spot instead of making selat drink liters of gin
I'm drunk again I'm high again I just might fly a kite
To my niggas up state knocked off in the pen
They booked in a jail; I'm booking a flight
It's fucked up last year we was all on the block
This can't be life this can't be love
They roll with a whack; I roll with a snub
We all in a fight
[Chorus: Allen Anthony (Freeway)]
Alright, (woo) baby don't you cry (ugh)
Alright, (tell em) everything's gon be alright
Alright, (woo) I know we can make it through this
Alright, (tell em)don't let go hold on tight (ugh)
Alright, Alright, Alright
[Verse 2: Freeway (Allen Anthony)]
Baby don't you cry
Every thing goin' be alright all night, Free is on his job let the music play
And I ain't come to hurt nobody tonight
But if a dude get out of line put him back in tech
Must be out his mind let the rugger spray
Clap until we alright all out of dodge (alright)
That's right crush the club tonight with a watch on the Robb Report (sweet)
Check on the war report; check on the stores we bought (yeah)
Check on the kids and shit
Hope everything's alright all night cause all day pop in the mix
I might pop rock stars pop up on your strip
Free pop out hits get paid for my thoughts and that's alright
And my label the shit
[Chorus]
[Verse 3: Freeway (Allen Anthony)]
I came from the hood and I'm bringing the hood with me
(And don't you worry about a thing)
It ain't a thing I'm bringing them things with me scrap
And I take em around the globe travel around the globe
Been to Paris and back again
Free fall back get stacks with a pen
Still move like a king pen clapping you forward
I went from gat in the tux
Snatching your gold to platinum and gold plaques on the tuck
Same shit different line up work gat and a tech
I might get with Mac and act up in a Bent
We came a long way from a pack and tech
(We got to reach for something better) geah
[Chorus]
(All my homeboys out there dying) (Tell em)
Hey this world's a crazy place
Why didn't I find my (yes) place
(Alright alright) (clap clap clap clap) (holla)
Alright (alright)
Alright (alright), Alright (yeah), Alright (oh lord)
Young Free, Allen Anthony, The Roc is definitely in the building
In the song "Alright," Freeway celebrates his rise from the ghetto to success in the music industry. He reminisces on his past experiences and the violence he has seen on the streets, but he reassures his listeners that everything is going to be all right. The lyrics speak to the transformative power of music and the role it can play in overcoming adversity.
Throughout the song, Freeway employs various literary devices to drive the theme of perseverance and hope. He uses repetition to emphasize his message, such as the repeating chorus of "Alright, everything's gonna be alright." He also uses metaphor to illustrate his journey: "I went from gat in the tux snatching your gold to platinum and gold plaques on the tuck." In this line, he demonstrates his transition from a life of crime to one of success in the music industry.
"Alright" was released in 2003 as part of Freeway's debut album, "Philadelphia Freeway." The song features backing vocals from Allen Anthony and was produced by Just Blaze. The music video was directed by Diane Martel and features Freeway performing the song in a concert setting.
Line by Line Meaning
State Property, Roc-a-fella Records
Acknowledging the labels who Freeway is associated with
This that feeling music you know
Asserting that his music is emotionally expressive
We make that music you can feel Early
Repeating that his music is expressive and relates to the listener
I went from the ghetto to the ghetto and I'm back again
Being born and raised in the ghetto and returning to it
And we doing it back and forth roll with a gang of thugs
Getting into trouble with his friends and going back and forth to his home in the ghetto
My burner my hood passport fresh from the airport I'm back again
Returning home from an airport with a gun and a list of friends to see
And I clap your men; I'm from a block where niggas might blast your pops
Asserting his toughness and that there are dangerous people in his hometown
No chance ambulance can't save your kin; smoke reefer burn reefer
The level of danger in his hometown is so high that people are unable to rely on medical services or safety
Chill in my spot instead of making selat drink liters of gin
Enjoying time in his home instead of getting into trouble or drinking excessively
I'm drunk again I'm high again I just might fly a kite
Acknowledging that he likes to have fun and get high off drugs
To my niggas up state knocked off in the pen
Addressing his friends who are imprisoned in another state and cannot be with him
They booked in a jail; I'm booking a flight
Leaving his hometown to travel out of state
It's fucked up last year we was all on the block
It's terrible that the year before they were all in the same bad location
This can't be life this can't be love
Expressing doubt about the value of life and love in his current situation
They roll with a whack; I roll with a snub
Asserting that his group is more dangerous and that he has better weapons
We all in a fight
Acknowledging that everyone is struggling and fighting for their lives
Alright, (woo) baby don't you cry (ugh)
Assuring his baby that everything is going to be okay
Alright, (tell em) everything's gon be alright
Repeating that everything will be okay
Alright, (woo) I know we can make it through this
Expressing hope and confidence in their ability to overcome their struggles
Alright, (tell em)don't let go hold on tight (ugh)
Encouraging people to hold on and stay strong
Alright, Alright, Alright
Repeating that everything will be okay
Baby don't you cry
Reiterating the assurance given to his baby earlier
Every thing goin' be alright all night, Free is on his job let the music play
Asserting that everything will be okay because Freeway is in control and his music is playing
And I ain't come to hurt nobody tonight
Clarifying that he isn't there to cause trouble
But if a dude get out of line put him back in tech
Warning that anyone who tries to start trouble will be dealt with
Must be out his mind let the rugger spray
Implying that anyone who starts trouble is crazy and will regret it
Clap until we alright all out of dodge (alright)
Implying that he is not afraid to shoot anyone if necessary
That's right crush the club tonight with a watch on the Robb Report (sweet)
Boasting about his wealth and the fact that he can enjoy himself wherever he goes
Check on the war report; check on the stores we bought (yeah)
Making sure things are okay and reminiscing about past purchases
Check on the kids and shit
Making sure the children are taken care of
Hope everything's alright all night cause all day pop in the mix
Hoping everything goes well throughout the day and that people listen to his music
I might pop rock stars pop up on your strip
Boasting about his success and the possibility of visiting other locations
Free pop out hits get paid for my thoughts and that's alright
Being happy and proud that he makes money from his music
And my label the shit
Being proud of the record label he is associated with
I came from the hood and I'm bringing the hood with me
Declaring that he is always going to be associated with the hood
(And don't you worry about a thing)
Reassuring people that he's in control and they shouldn't worry
It ain't a thing I'm bringing them things with me scrap
Bringing friends with him and guns just in case of trouble
And I take em around the globe travel around the globe
Travelling with his friends and guns all over the world
Been to Paris and back again
Listing a specific location he has been to before
Free fall back get stacks with a pen
Suggesting that making money is easy and he doesn't have to try too hard
Still move like a king pen clapping you forward
Asserting that he still has power and influence in his hometown despite being successful elsewhere
I went from gat in the tux
Referring to a past where he carried a gun on him during formal events
Snatching your gold to platinum and gold plaques on the tuck
Listing two extremes that represent his success
Same shit different line up work gat and a tech
Repeating his toughness and ability to handle a variety of scenarios
I might get with Mac and act up in a Bent
Implying that he hangs out with his friends and enjoys high-quality vehicles
We came a long way from a pack and tech
Acknowledging how far he has come from being a simple street criminal
(We got to reach for something better) geah
Suggesting that he wants to reach for something beyond just criminal behavior
Hey this world's a crazy place
Acknowledging the level of craziness in the world
Why didn't I find my (yes) place
Questioning why he hasn't found his place yet
(Alright alright) (clap clap clap clap) (holla)
Repeating that everything will be alright and making a noise to demonstrate excitement
Alright (alright)
Repeating that everything will be alright
Alright (alright), Alright (yeah), Alright (oh lord)
Repeating that everything will be alright and expressing excitement
Young Free, Allen Anthony, The Roc is definitely in the building
Acknowledging the people he is associated with and expressing excitement
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN DAVID PEARN, MICHAEL ANTHONY SHEFFORD GRAY, CHELONIS R. JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Don Merriman
This is my favorite song of all time because of what it means to me. My moms died in 2008. She died in her sleep. She at my grandmotherβs house. I got the call that she died. I hopped in the car and drove over there. The ambulance hadnβt come to pick up the body yet. So I saw her in the bed. I couldnt take it. So I got back in the car and drove around the neighborhood. My phone was on shuffle and this song came on!!! that chorus hit!!!!!!! βBaby donβt you cry. Everythingβs gone be alright. I know we make it through this!! That had to be my mother speaking to me. Outta all of the songs that could have came on it was this one. A nigga had to pullover and cry.
My favorite song of all time.
Love you Sandra Merrimon
Jonathan Maduike
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lifestraight
Wow. Very touching testimony. Rest In Peace to your mom.
Grizzly G
This brought me to tears I lost my mother at 11 years old. Things did get better eventually. Still miss her everyday.
MIMIKA*** ***MIMIKA
Bless you brother. You brought tears to this nigga eyes.
Eddie Press
You almost made me cry just reading this..r.i.p to your moms
Calogero Gnvrly
This was originally Allen Anthony song but free just made it even better. Timeless classic ππ½π―
Horizon Today
Very true. Thereβs a story behind it that Iβm going to tell on here. I was around them back then
Tawana Joyner
I just found that out myself! But this is a hit π―
Antonio BriceΓ±o
TBH, I enjoy the original much more, and I heard it AFTER Freeway's Alright, which on its own is a monster song. But this one is a fine complement. I actually play both together.