Their follow-up album, Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade, yielded the hits "Get a Life" and "A Dream's a Dream," the latter featuring operatic vocals by Victoria Wilson-James. While their U.S. following declined somewhat following its release, Soul II Soul continued to have hits in the UK, including 1992's #4 single, "Joy."
Soul II Soul reached Volume 5 of their series for Virgin in 1995, then released 2 more albums for Island Records.
Feeling Free
Soul II Soul Lyrics
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On the same plane, in the same pane
But I'm movin', movin' in a new direction
A new section with a selection of rhymes
Hot to make you unwind
This is time to just feel fine
Well, ain't that the way it's supposed to be?
And it goes
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Well, feeling free, release your inhibitions
Go forth, achieve your ambitions
Your goals, your aims, whatever you claim to be yours
If that's the nature of this game
The game is life and life's so hard
Even more if you get down with the wrong card
Well, play to win, don't give in
'Cause seriously, I'll tell you something
It ain't no joke 'cause if you can't cope
And your whole life's going up in smoke
Or you're feeling down
Lost and rejected
And all you want to be is respected
By society and the community
Because ain't that the way it's supposed to be
I mean feeling free
And it goes
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Well, this society is sayin' what you can and can't do
But in my mind as I say is that true?
Like the man that they said is unemployable
How could he ever live a life enjoyable?
When he faked the feelings of no use
After all take the abuse and shame recall the promenade
How could he ever be in the right frame of mind?
When his life is unkind
Nobody wants to take the time to say
Listen there's another way
You don't have to live your life in this downtrodden way
Maybe your job isn't the answer
But take a look up
And take a glance at the alternatives
And what it has to give and put that in the way
That you wanna live your life, yeah
Do what you wanna do
Really what you wanna do
Whatever comes to you naturally
I mean feeling free
And it goes
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Yo, so if you ever havin' a problem
Don't run and hide, come out and face it head on
Because you're strong enough to win
And go on to pass through the test that life has to offer
And beat it with ease and be on top of the cloud
All the while and when you finished that
Emerge with a smile upon your face and that way
We'll have a happy face and funky face for a loving race
And that's being free and you all know how it goes
It goes
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
The lyrics to "Feeling Free" by Soul II Soul are all about empowerment and taking control of one's life. The song encourages listeners to go after their goals and not be held back by society's expectations or restrictions. The song begins with the singer declaring that they're moving in a new direction and now have a "selection of rhymes" to share. They want to make others unwind and feel good, asking if they're feeling free.
The chorus features the repetition of the phrase "Tu, are you" multiple times, which can be interpreted as "to you, are you" or "are you feeling." After the chorus, the second verse discusses the societal pressures that people face and how difficult it can be to cope when life gets tough. The song suggests that if someone feels lost or rejected, they should seek respect from both society and their community. The singer encourages people to find their own way in life and do what comes naturally to them even if it means taking a risk.
The third verse is a rap section, which continues the theme of overcoming life's obstacles. It emphasizes that people should face their problems head-on and emerge victorious with a smile on their face. The repetition of the chorus at the end brings the message home that everyone deserves to feel free and make their own choices in life. Overall, "Feeling Free" is a motivational song about breaking free from limitations and living life on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, hello let's start back again
Let's start over and try again
On the same plane, in the same pane
On the same level, in the same world
But I'm movin', movin' in a new direction
I'm moving towards something new and different
A new section with a selection of rhymes
A new chapter with new choices and options
Hot to make you unwind
Intended to relax and ease your tension
This is time to just feel fine
This is a time to feel good and enjoy life
Well, ain't that the way it's supposed to be?
Isn't this how life is supposed to be?
Are you feeling free?
Are you feeling liberated and unrestricted?
And it goes
And the beat continues
Tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you, tu, are you
Repetitive nonsensical phrases in the song
Well, feeling free, release your inhibitions
Feeling free means letting go of your fears and doubts
Go forth, achieve your ambitions
Move forward and accomplish your goals
Your goals, your aims, whatever you claim to be yours
Your personal aspirations and objectives
If that's the nature of this game
If that's how life works
The game is life and life's so hard
Life is like a game and it can be challenging
Even more if you get down with the wrong card
It can be even harder if things don't go your way
Well, play to win, don't give in
Try your best and don't give up
'Cause seriously, I'll tell you something
Because I want to tell you something important
It ain't no joke 'cause if you can't cope
It's not funny because if you can't handle it
And your whole life's going up in smoke
And your entire life is going downhill
Or you're feeling down
Or you're feeling sad and discouraged
Lost and rejected
Feeling lost and unwanted
And all you want to be is respected
And all you want is to be valued by others
By society and the community
By the people around you
Because ain't that the way it's supposed to be
Because isn't that how things are meant to be?
I mean feeling free
I mean being liberated and unrestricted
Well, this society is sayin' what you can and can't do
This society tells you what is and isn't acceptable
But in my mind as I say is that true?
But I wonder if that's really accurate?
Like the man that they said is unemployable
Example of someone society overlooks or undervalues
How could he ever live a life enjoyable?
How can he find happiness in life?
When he faked the feelings of no use
When he pretended to be worthless or insignificant
After all take the abuse and shame recall the promenade
Endured mistreatment and humiliation and remembered past events
How could he ever be in the right frame of mind?
How can he be mentally healthy or balanced?
When his life is unkind
When his life is unfair or harsh
Nobody wants to take the time to say
Nobody wants to invest the effort to tell him
Listen there's another way
Listen, there is another path or solution
You don't have to live your life in this downtrodden way
You don't have to continue living in this miserable state
Maybe your job isn't the answer
Perhaps your job isn't the solution
But take a look up
Raise your attention to other possibilities
And take a glance at the alternatives
And consider other options available to you
And what it has to give and put that in the way
And what it can offer and follow that path
That you wanna live your life, yeah
That you want to live life, your way
Do what you wanna do
Pursue what you desire to do
Really what you wanna do
Truly what you are passionate about
Whatever comes to you naturally
Whatever you naturally excel at or enjoy doing
Yo, so if you ever havin' a problem
So if you have any problem
Don't run and hide, come out and face it head on
Don't avoid it, confront it directly
Because you're strong enough to win
You have the strength to overcome it
And go on to pass through the test that life has to offer
And continue to progress through the challenges life presents
And beat it with ease and be on top of the cloud
And overcome it easily and be successful
All the while and when you finished that
Throughout the entire experience and after you overcome it
Emerge with a smile upon your face and that way
Come out of it with a smile on your face, and in this manner
We'll have a happy face and funky face for a loving race
We'll have a happy and lively spirit for a warm and welcoming community
And that's being free and you all know how it goes
And that's what feeling free is, and you all understand how it works
It goes
The song continues
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLAUS ZUNDEL, MARKUS FRIEDRICH STAAB, RALF MICHAEL HAMM, SYDNEY YOUNGBLOOD
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