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
Free
Freeway Lyrics
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Okay, I see where y'all goin
Okay, aight dude, you want me to fuck with that Free shit? Okay..
Yeah, I got you blazed...holla!
Uh! Yeah!
Nigga, the name is strong, it can mean ten things in one
This dedicated to my niggas that grind from ten to ten
In other words all day duck the cops 'cause they want to be free
And he lose a couple pounds and his skin get pale
And he's sittin in his cell til his patience gone, you know
Freeway be feelin your pain, I got twelve homies doin the same
And if they had bail, homey, they'd be out
But they don't so they sittin for a minute
That's the price of the game when you in it
Your freedom get strippin away
These niggas came through my hood with the nines
My man Black hit they wheel with the K, spun it around
Same day cops book em guess who send kites to em, nigga?
Free! That's right, Holdin em down nigga, the clique tight
Homer and Joe we get it down, open your mail
Read your letters, see a couple flicks of ya boyzie boyzies
Nigga, Freeway like Georgie Porgie, puddin pie kiss the girl
Fuck kiss, get orgies
One clip'll rock ya world, nigga calm ya bore beef
Shootin out with Free you gon' need a four leaf
But Freeway ain't all about the drama
I seen bullets come up out the lamas and go into melons
And leave niggas killas leakin like Aunt Jemima
Fuck what ya man think that nigga gone but he ain't Free
Gimme the kees, y'all niggas is bitchin
Package it up, I'm out with the breeze
In and out of lanes until I get where I'm goin
That's how I got my name, mane, series and my man ain't free
You can get shot in your face
Not payin attention, lunchin, gripped by the deez
Gotta be on point movin ya work by them benches
That's how I got my change, fam
Ain't a damn thang free in this world but your boy got a mean plan
To get my team out the ghetto with my boys in stilettos til we rich man
I'mma play Joe Clark when it's hardly norm
Free! Whether the coupe on F or coupe on E
I can get ya chick on E
See through her dress, get the address
Give her the F, pass her to E
They say the best things in life are free, but I can't tell
I gotta pay for all the food that I take in
And gotta pay for all the chronic that I inhale
That's why I stick with my team, nigga, stick with my men
y'all dudes freelance, play for any team
Don't stand for nothin then you fall for anything
Turn on your voice soon as you get any cheers
But it's cool, beat downs with bats and spiked chains are free
Gettin played and haters screamin my name ain't me
Gettin paid and changin the game is me
That's why I keep a gatt in the tuck
That rip through ya bean, y'all niggas mad 'cause y'all ain't Free
Look, I focus and aim, listen to bull
One verse can fuck up the game
Kick in a door, icier chain
Clean up ya kids, hook up ya bulls but gotta work hard 'cause it ain't free
Used to get work hard couldn't cook soft
My homey remain anonymous, looked up to D
And you guessed it we worked up the soft, tripled the reef
But the game's sold not told, it ain't free
The song "Free" by Freeway talks about the importance of freedom and its value in life. The main theme in the lyrics is the struggle and sacrifices to maintain freedom. Freeway describes a group of people who are stuck in jail or facing legal troubles, and how their inability to be free affects their lives. He also touches on the daily grind of people, especially those in the streets, as they work hard to make ends meet without getting caught by the authorities. The song highlights the idea that nothing in life comes for free, and all decisions and actions have consequences. Freeway emphasizes that he is willing to go to any length to protect his freedom, and he encourages others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga, the name is strong, it can mean ten things in one
Freeway's name has multiple meanings that can be interpreted in various ways
This dedicated to my niggas that grind from ten to ten
The song is dedicated to his friends who work hard all day long
In other words all day duck the cops 'cause they want to be free
They have to avoid the police at all times in order to maintain their freedom
Man, them gates is strong and when that nigga locked down and he can't get out
Prison gates are hard to break and when someone is locked up they cannot leave easily
And he lose a couple pounds and his skin get pale
People tend to lose weight and become unhealthy during their time in prison
And he's sittin in his cell til his patience gone, you know
The experience of being in prison is mentally draining and can test one's patience
Freeway be feelin your pain, I got twelve homies doin the same
Freeway empathizes with those in prison and has multiple friends in a similar situation
And if they had bail, homey, they'd be out
His friends would be out of prison if they had the necessary bail money
But they don't so they sittin for a minute
Unfortunately, his friends don't have the funds for bail so they must remain incarcerated for a while
That's the price of the game when you in it
Being involved in illegal activities has consequences, like jail time
Your freedom get strippin away
Being imprisoned takes away someone's freedom and ability to live their life
These niggas came through my hood with the nines
A group of people entered Freeway's neighborhood with guns
My man Black hit they wheel with the K, spun it around
Freeway's friend Black shot the wheels of their car and caused it to spin out of control
Same day cops book em guess who send kites to em, nigga?
On the same day, the police arrested them, and Freeway sent them messages of support
Free! That's right, Holdin em down nigga, the clique tight
Freeway is supporting his friends who are incarcerated and keeping in touch with them while they are in jail
Homer and Joe we get it down, open your mail
Freeway and his friends Joe and Homer keep in touch with those in prison and send them mail
Read your letters, see a couple flicks of ya boyzie boyzies
Those in jail appreciate receiving letters and pictures of their loved ones
Nigga, Freeway like Georgie Porgie, puddin pie kiss the girl
Freeway is like Georgie Porgie, a character who is known for being a flirt
Fuck kiss, get orgies
Freeway prefers to engage in group sexual activities instead of just kissing
One clip'll rock ya world, nigga calm ya bore beef
A single clip from a gun can change someone's life dramatically, so it's best to avoid pointless conflicts
Shootin out with Free you gon' need a four leaf
If someone decides to start a gunfight with Freeway, they will need all the luck they can get
But Freeway ain't all about the drama
Freeway doesn't want to engage in violence unnecessarily
I seen bullets come up out the lamas and go into melons
Freeway has witnessed gunfights where bullets have left the gun and hit people
And leave niggas killas leakin like Aunt Jemima
Gunshots can leave those hit by them fatally wounded, as if syrup is leaking from Aunt Jemima's bottle
Fuck what ya man think that nigga gone but he ain't Free
Freeway doesn't care what others think and won't let anyone control him or his friends
Gimme the kees, y'all niggas is bitchin
Freeway wants the keys and thinks others are acting cowardly in some way
Package it up, I'm out with the breeze
Freeway is leaving with whatever he needs and making a quick exit
In and out of lanes until I get where I'm goin
Freeway is driving quickly and recklessly until he reaches his destination
That's how I got my name, mane, series and my man ain't free
Freeway's name is related to his reckless driving, and his friend is still in prison
You can get shot in your face
Someone can easily shoot someone in the face
Not payin attention, lunchin, gripped by the deez
If someone isn't paying attention or is distracted, someone else can easily shoot them
Gotta be on point movin ya work by them benches
It's important to constantly be aware of one's surroundings, especially when handling illegal substances
That's how I got my change, fam
Freeway earned his money by selling drugs
Ain't a damn thang free in this world but your boy got a mean plan
Nothing comes for free in this world, but Freeway intends to change that with his plan
To get my team out the ghetto with my boys in stilettos til we rich man
Freeway wants to get his team out of the ghetto and become wealthy with his friends
I'mma play Joe Clark when it's hardly norm
Freeway will act like Joe Clark, who is known for being strict and acting out of the norm
Free! Whether the coupe on F or coupe on E
Freeway still feels free whether he has a fancy car or not
I can get ya chick on E
Freeway can easily impress someone's girlfriend
See through her dress, get the address
Freeway can see through someone's dress and obtain their home address
Give her the F, pass her to E
Freeway can give someone's girlfriend money and then move on to the next person
They say the best things in life are free, but I can't tell
While some things may seem free, everything seems to come with a price to Freeway
I gotta pay for all the food that I take in
Even things like food come with a cost, which Freeway has to pay for
And gotta pay for all the chronic that I inhale
Freeway has to pay for the drugs he uses
That's why I stick with my team, nigga, stick with my men
Freeway stays loyal to his friends and only trusts those close to him
y'all dudes freelance, play for any team
Others aren't as loyal and will do whatever is best for them, without considering their friends
Don't stand for nothin then you fall for anything
If someone doesn't have any principles or stick to their opinions, they can easily be deceived
Turn on your voice soon as you get any cheers
People who change who they are depending on the audience are fake and lack authenticity
But it's cool, beat downs with bats and spiked chains are free
Violence and aggression come for free, as some people like to engage in fights and beat others up
Gettin played and haters screamin my name ain't me
Freeway is not someone who likes being played or having others hate him
Gettin paid and changin the game is me
Freeway's goal is to make money and change the game in a positive way
That's why I keep a gatt in the tuck
Freeway carries a gun with him for protection
That rip through ya bean, y'all niggas mad 'cause y'all ain't Free
Freeway's gun can easily go through someone's head and others are mad at him because they don't have his freedom
Look, I focus and aim, listen to bull
Freeway pays attention and focuses on what's important to him, ignoring distractions
One verse can fuck up the game
A single line can change everything in the rap game
Kick in a door, icier chain
If necessary, Freeway will enter someone's home and take their nicer possessions
Clean up ya kids, hook up ya bulls but gotta work hard 'cause it ain't free
Freeway will clean up his act and help those in need, but he knows that nothing comes for free and it takes hard work to achieve success
Used to get work hard couldn't cook soft
Freeway had to work hard with high-quality drugs, as he couldn't use weakened drugs to maintain his reputation
My homey remain anonymous, looked up to D
One of Freeway's friends prefers to be anonymous and looks up to the rapper called 'D'
And you guessed it we worked up the soft, tripled the reef
Together, they worked to make their drugs even better and more valuable
But the game's sold not told, it ain't free
The drug game is something that you learn through experience and can't be taught for free
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN LEE SMITH, ALEX KING, ROY BATTLE, TRAVIS TIDWELL, TOM FLORES, HADEN CARPENTER
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