Linda Perry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Portuguese-American Alfred Xavier Perry (1928-2005), an engineer and a musician and Brazilian-born Marluce Perry. Her mother has worked as a model, designer, and private detective. Linda has six siblings; five brothers (Jay, Solomon, Mark, Marcel, and John) and a sister (Sally).
Perry spent her youth struggling with kidney disease and then addiction, before focusing on music. Growing up in an artistic and musical household, the young Perry displayed musical talent and interest from an early age. Her first song was "Pity Girls", at the age of 15 (according to an interview from ASCAP in the middle of 2003).
Freeway
Linda Perry Lyrics
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In the garden
Watering flowers all night long
Taking care of what you neglected
And I do it with a happy song
Can you feel your guardian angel
And you wonder if you're in heaven
'Cause you move so gracefully
Welcome tomorrow
Where we flow us gently
Didn't we know
Didn't we feel it
The time to seems to stop
Outside our window
And we ride, down the freeway
Hoping to express our religion
To be free
Of everything
With my friends, sitting around drinking
Talking about how life is much too long
How some days everything's just so right
And the next day everything just seems so wrong
Laughing while complaining
But having a good time
It didn't really matter
Welcome tomorrow
Where we flow us gently
At two O'Clock in the morning
The lights go on
It's time for us to go
And the last thing I can remember,
Was an angel guiding us right through the door
Yeah, Yeah
Laughing while complaining
But having a good time
It didn't really matter
It really doesn't matter
Welcome tomorrow
Where we flow us gently
Didn't we know
Didn't we feel it
The time to seems to stop
Outside our window
And we ride, down the freeway
Hoping to express our religion
Didn't we know
Didn't we feel it
The time to seems to stop
Outside our window
And we run down the freeway
Didn't we know
Didn't we feel it
How time it seems to stop
Outside our window
And we run, down the freeway
Hoping to express our religion
To be free, Of everyt
The song "Freeway" by Linda Perry is a contemplative reflection on life, love, and the passage of time. In the first verse, the singer draws a contrast between her own diligence in nurturing the garden while the person she is addressing has neglected it. This could be interpreted metaphorically as a commentary on how the singer takes care of their relationship while the other person has not given it the same attention. She expresses that she does it with a happy song, perhaps alluding to the fact that the work she does on the relationship is fulfilling and gives her a sense of purpose.
The chorus introduces the idea of riding down the freeway, hoping to express their religion and be free of everything. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the journey of life and searching for meaning and purpose. The next verse sees the singer spending time with her friends and reflecting on the ups and downs of life, with some days being wonderful and others being not so good. Nevertheless, despite the complaining, they are having a good time, highlighting the importance of enjoying the moment and the people around you.
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea of searching for meaning and freedom in life, and the importance of cherishing the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see me
Do you notice all the work I do for you?
In the garden
Amid the flowers and nature.
Watering flowers all night long
Fulfilling neglected duties overnight.
Taking care of what you neglected
Repairing the damage you have caused.
And I do it with a happy song
Despite the hard work, I maintain a cheerful disposition.
Can you feel your guardian angel
Do you sense the divine guidance bestowed upon you?
Guiding you so patiently
Leading you with unconditional tolerance.
And you wonder if you're in heaven
You question whether you have reached paradise.
'Cause you move so gracefully
You possess a serene, elegant demeanor.
Welcome tomorrow
Embrace the future with open arms.
Where we flow us gently
Relax and let the moments flow.
Didn't we know
Did we not recognize before?
Didn't we feel it
Did we not sense the truth?
The time to seems to stop
Time appeared to stop passing by.
Outside our window
Beyond the boundaries of our physical space.
And we ride, down the freeway
We move towards our destiny on the open road.
Hoping to express our religion
Aiming to exhibit spiritual freedom.
To be free
To experience liberty.
Of everything
From all the constraints.
With my friends, sitting around drinking
Relaxing in the company of my closest companions.
Talking about how life is much too long
Reflecting on the seemingly endless journey of life.
How some days everything's just so right
The days when everything falls into place perfectly.
And the next day everything just seems so wrong
The days when everything seems to go awry.
Laughing while complaining
Finding humor in the midst of hardship.
But having a good time
Regardless of the circumstances, enjoy the present moment.
It didn't really matter
The outcome was not crucial.
At two O'Clock in the morning
In the early hours of the day.
The lights go on
The illumination turns on.
It's time for us to go
It is time for us to leave this place.
And the last thing I can remember,
The final memory I retain about this place.
Was an angel guiding us right through the door
An angel escorting us to our next destination.
Yeah, Yeah
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement.
And we run down the freeway
We continue our journey towards newfound freedom.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PERRY
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Mary Fields
Seriously underrated talented woman.
Cha Nin
Love this and this whole album! Thanks for posting ❤️
Victoria Annas
I didn't know about Linda Perry till 2019. And I've loved her ever since. I said God if I can't be a singer give it to someone else. I like to think it was her
Joseph Watts
Man she rocked it, never heard this back in ‘96
Victoria Annas
😊👍😁🌅❤️💖
sohan kharat
Thank you😊❤✌
G.G.E
Una mezcla de Alanis Morrisette y a Melisa Etherridge
James the dude....
San Fransisco such a beautiful shizahole.