One Day We Will All B Free
Prince Lyrics

You go to bed, just to learn
You settle into your bed thinking you know how things are, but then realize it was all just a dream.

It was all a dream
The reality of the situation is different from what you initially thought.

Day after day, just a yearning
Every day you feel a deep longing for something that you can't quite put your finger on.

For something in between
You want something that is neither one extreme nor the other, but somewhere in the middle.

Kneeling down beside your bed
You pray in hopes of receiving a sign or guidance.

Praying for a sign
You hope to be given a clear indication of what direction you should take.

And everything your mother said
You were raised with certain beliefs and values that you are now questioning.

Was just a waste of time
You no longer find comfort or truth in the teachings of your mother.

But one day, one day, we'll all be free
There will come a time when everyone will be free from fear and oppression.

You go to church, just to be sold
You attend church, only to be told that you are inherently sinful and need to be redeemed.

Why you deserve to die
You are made to question your own value and worth as a human being.

It's just like having your fortune told
Going to church and hearing these messages is like having your future already predetermined.

But never asking why
You are told what to believe without questioning the reasons behind it.

More like having one of God's creations
People are considered to be God's creation, and yet they are being treated poorly.

Tied up on a leash, oh, ah
People are being restrained and held back from living their full lives.

Makes you wonder who controls the nations
You start to question who is truly in charge of the world and its systems.

If we never have peace
As long as people continue to be oppressed and mistreated, there will never be true peace.

You go to school, just to learn
You attend school with the intent of gaining knowledge and understanding.

About what never existed
You are taught history that has been whitewashed or altered to fit a certain narrative.

But if your history only burns
If the truth about history is ignored or concealed, it only leads to further destruction and pain.

It's better to resist it
It's important to fight against the falsification of history.

Keeping it Franklin
Referencing Benjamin Franklin, known for being a leading figure in American history and contribution to science and politics.

Benjamin Banneker
Astronomer and mathematician who calculated ephemerides for almanacs and assisted in surveying the District of Columbia.

Was never born a slave
Banneker was born free, despite the widespread enslavement of Black people in America.

And ah, if George Washington never told no lie
Referencing the popular story of George Washington admitting to chopping down a cherry tree - suggesting that if people were to be more honest, the world would be a better place.

Maybe we'd all be saved
If people were more honest, perhaps there would be less chaos and injustice in the world.

One day, one day, we'll all be free
There will come a time when everyone will be free from fear and oppression.

One day, one glorious day, we will all be free
Freedom will come, and it will be a joyous and glorious day for all.

I'm talking 'bout you (one day, one day, we'll all be free)
This message is meant for every listener who is also longing for freedom and justice.

I'm talking 'bout me
The artist himself is also desiring the same kind of freedom and justice for himself and his community.

One day, one day, we'll all be, all be free
A repetition of the message that freedom is coming for everyone, and it will be a beautiful moment.