Ferguson is a qualified legal secretary, having studied at Hugh Baird College, Bootle. She has previously unsuccessfully auditioned for The X Factor and for P. Diddy's Starmaker in New York but in 2010 she got the chance she had been waiting for and got through to the audition process. She sang "A Change Is Gonna Come" during her initial audition. At her bootcamp audition, she sang "Like a Star" to which Cowell said "That is a recording voice!" and Nicole Scherzinger said, "I told you first time I saw her, she is our generationโs songbird." She sang "Fireflies" at the judges houses stage. For the first live show she sang "Teardrops", in the second live show she sang "Feeling Good" and in the third live show she sang "Why Don't You Do Right?". In the fifth live show, Ferguson received a standing ovation from Simon and Cheryl following her performance of "Make You Feel My Love". In the following episode, Ferguson received another standing ovation from Dannii and Cheryl after singing "Candle in the Wind".
Ferguson's second studio album, Freedom, was released in December 2013.
In 2015 Ferguson released her third studio album Lady Sings the Blues covering a number of jazz classics made famous by Billie Holiday.
She released the single "Uncrazy" on 1 December 2017, a dance song, which moves away from Ferguson's usual style of music.
On 8 May 2020, a single entitled "Nothing Left But Family", and featuring Nile Rodgers, was released.
2. Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actress. She is known for her work on the Reminiscence soundtrack.
Freedom
Rebecca Ferguson Lyrics
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Even as the tears fall on your lips
Even as you take another sip
And cough from all you smoked the night before
Didn't lose the war
So stand back up and be a man
Hold yourself complete again
And say the words
I am free, I am free
It's the sound of peace
Yeah, there is laughs
Even when all you got is a box of flowers
They gave you as they held you to the crown
But over the hills going out shout
Spill up, break heavy grounds
Angels dress, they dance around
You can hear it, you can feel it
The sounds say
I am free, I am free
It's the sound of peace
Yeah, I am free, I am free
It's the sound of peace
And it's the rhythm, sweet freedom
I was so dumb
They held me to the ground
But I am free now
I'm free now, oh I...
I... But now I'm free
But now I'm free, oh
There is hope
Even as the tears fall on my lips
Even as I take another sip
And cough from all I've smoked the night before
I didn't lose the war
I'll stand back up and be a man
Hold myself complete again
And say the words
I am free
I am free
It's the sound of peace
The song "Freedom" by Rebecca Ferguson is about finding hope and strength in difficult times. It begins with the phrase "there is hope," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics describe the struggle of dealing with addiction, but also focus on the possibility of overcoming it. Even though tears fall and cigarettes are smoked, there is still the chance for redemption.
The chorus declares the singer's newfound freedom, and the joy that comes with it. The sound of peace is celebrated, even in the midst of trying circumstances. The second verse speaks of angels and the celebration that takes place when a person finds freedom. The rhythm of the song is described as "sweet freedom."
Overall, "Freedom" is a song that encourages listeners to keep fighting and to believe that there is always hope for a brighter future. It is a reminder to stand back up, to be strong, and to declare one's freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
There is hope
Even in the midst of difficult circumstances, there is still hope for a better future.
Even as the tears fall on your lips
Even while you are crying and going through difficult times.
Even as you take another sip
Even while you may be turning to vices like drinking to cope with your problems.
And cough from all you smoked the night before
Even while you may be suffering the consequences of unhealthy habits like smoking.
Didn't lose the war
Despite going through tough times and facing challenges, you have not given up and are still fighting.
So stand back up and be a man
Pick yourself up, be strong and resilient, and face your challenges head-on.
Hold yourself complete again
Regain your confidence, and feel whole and complete.
And say the words
Speak your truth and believe in yourself.
I am free, I am free
You have overcome your struggles and feel liberated.
It's the sound of peace
You feel at peace and content with yourself and your life.
Even when all you got is a box of flowers
Despite having very little, you can still find joy in small things like a simple box of flowers.
They gave you as they held you to the crown
You were lifted up and supported by those around you.
But over the hills going out shout
You are free to express yourself and shout out to the world.
Spill up, break heavy grounds
You have overcome obstacles and paved the way for yourself.
Angels dress, they dance around
You feel like you are surrounded by positive energy and are supported by a higher power.
You can hear it, you can feel it
You can sense the freedom and liberation in the air.
The sounds say
The environment and circumstances around you communicate your feeling of liberation and freedom.
And it's the rhythm, sweet freedom
Freedom has its own beat and rhythm, and it is a wonderful feeling.
I was so dumb
You may have made mistakes in the past, but you have learned from them.
They held me to the ground
You may have felt stuck or held down in the past.
But I am free now
You have broken free from your past struggles and are now liberated.
I'm free now, oh I...
You can't help but express your feeling of liberation.
But now I'm free
You have finally arrived at a point in your life where you feel free and liberated.
There is hope
Even when you may face other struggles in the future, you know that there is always hope, and you can overcome them.
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheMusicLeader
Why is this so underrated?
Peace. Freedom. Justice. This is what all of us want, what all of us need. And Rebecca is loud, she fights for all of that, she helps others. We need to listen to her.
Freedom, Peace, Justice, Love for everyone, for artists in those cruel circumstances, for the music industry.
We need to change.
No longer unfair contracts, fake and secret relationships, no more horror, bullying and punishments.
We deserve to be free.
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TheMusicLeader
Why is this so underrated?
Peace. Freedom. Justice. This is what all of us want, what all of us need. And Rebecca is loud, she fights for all of that, she helps others. We need to listen to her.
Freedom, Peace, Justice, Love for everyone, for artists in those cruel circumstances, for the music industry.
We need to change.
No longer unfair contracts, fake and secret relationships, no more horror, bullying and punishments.
We deserve to be free.
๐๐โค๏ธ๐
MYLLER
This is the sound of peace.
Marcia E
Your #1 New York fan who missed hearing your lovely vocal tones express emotions that we all experience daily. I'm working on feeling free from my life baggage which has been challenging @ times along w/the experiencing of great JOY!! Rebecca it's been a minute since I've listened of pulled up your music video listening 2 Freedom is a pleasure!! Don't ever stop performing please consider performing when you see fit because your fans such as myself TRULY enjoy your gift of GORGEOUS VOICE!!!!
ษฏoสuษษฅd สuฤฑฬฃิ
Esta canciรณn describe perfectamente a un estudiante cuando llega la hora de salida
Arif Shakir
So on time, provoking and emotional!
Augusto F.
Thanks Rebecca for giving life to this song and such beautiful lyrics. Your voice is amazing, it embrace us and free us... ๐๐๐๐ My favorite song
"And say the words, I am free, It's the sound of peace ..." ๐ฆ
Lee_Naru15
We need it now. Freedom and Peace in the World... I know this is the Ost too from the Movie "Wie Brรผder im Wind". It's really beautiful and this Song is just a masterpiece. Great lyrics.
Please no war... no shootings... no killings... we only need Peace and Freedom!
All Stat 711
This is more than a song its a feeling. It makes you wanna jump off a cliff and fly away when she says freeeeee and the beat drops
Christine elisabeth Schmidt geb.schleicher
Super singer
Jane Kellie
WoW A Great Song Lyrics.. Love Rebecca, & from Liverpool...double blessing