His extravagance, combined with tenderness and complimented by a whole lot of 'Funkiness', is enriched through years of recording with award-winning stars like Steve Vai, Cindy Lauper, Little Steven, Tina Turner and Billy Joel. A former member of he Pretenders, TM recorded on the platinum album "Get Close" and also produced and arranged, amongst others, the album "Tribute to Deep Purple According to New York" on which artists like Yngwie Malamsteen, members of Living Colour and Bernie Worrell (P-Funk) all participated. It was TM who contributed the compelling groove with his unmistakable style on Joe Cocker's mainstream classic "Unchain my Heart." Together with Narada Michael Walden he penned the billboard hit "I Should Have Loved Ya." (Source: http://www.tmstevens.com)
Freedom
T.M. Stevens Lyrics
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Hope has fallen
Lord we need your peace
Children dying
Mother’s crying
Lord we need your strength
In a cruel world like this
We need an intervention
Cause we can’t make it on our own
Please show us the way home
This battle has been too long
But we’re staying strong
I believe the end is coming
Oh, lead us into the promise land
Lord surround us
And we will trust
Cause Victory is a must
Death you won’t defeat us
Where the spirit is there is freedom
Joy has faded due to violence
We’re just trying to survive
Famine is growing
Disasters striking
Lord we need your presence
Shower down in this place
We need you now, not a second late
We can’t make it on our own
Please show us the way home
This battle has been too long
But we’re staying strong
I believe the end is coming
Oh, lead us into the promise land
Lord surround us
And we will trust
Cause Victory is a must
Death you won’t defeat us
Where the spirit is there is freedom
This world is falling down
Heavenly trumpets will sound
Tears will be streaming all around
Lost hope will be found
We need freedom Lord
Bring us freedom Lord
We need freedom
I believe the end is coming
Oh, lead us into the promise land
Lord surround us
And we will trust
Cause Victory is a must
Death you won’t defeat us
Where the spirit is there is freedom
In T.M. Stevens's song, "Freedom", the lyrics reveal the struggle for liberation, both physically and emotionally. The singer expresses their need for a friend, but also their apprehension in seeking out that connection. They have been "running in the jungle" for so long that they have become more familiar with their enemies than with the comfort of holding someone's hand. The imagery of a jungle emphasizes the danger and unpredictability of the world they have been navigating, where there is little stability or safety.
The song turns to a wider perspective, as the singer reflects on the injustices they have witnessed. They have seen people cry out for justice, become abandoned by society, and seen children with helpless eyes. These experiences have made the singer passionate about fighting for freedom. There is repetition in the chorus, emphasizing the importance of freedom and how it is all around us. However, the lyric, "what you gonna do with your life?", suggests that there is a sense of responsibility in fighting for freedom. The question calls on the listener to consider their own role in this struggle and what they will do with their own life to support the cause.
Overall, "Freedom" is a call to action for justice, liberation, and compassion. It recognizes the struggles that we all face, but emphasizes the importance of coming together to create a more just world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little too shy to ask you baby
I lack confidence to request your company
But tonight I'm in need of a friend
Presently, I require a companion
I've been running in the jungle so long
I've been maneuvering through difficulties for a prolonged time
I'm more at ease with my enemies than I am holding your hand
I'm more comfortable while contending with my adversaries, rather than holding your hand
I've seen people cryin' out for justice
I've personally witnessed individuals short of fair treatment clamoring for justice
I've seen people abandoned by the world
I've witnessed people neglected and deserted by the world
I've seen children whose eyes are so helpless
I've encountered children whose eyes reflect helplessness
I've seen people fighting, fighting, fighting for
I've observed people combating, struggling, and contesting for
Freedom - crying out for
Their primary objective is freedom, making a loud plea
Freedom - dying
Freedom is scarce, perceived as about to fail
Freedom - it's all around us baby
Everything they do is in pursuit of freedom, always present
Freedom - what you gonna do with your life?
What's your intention regarding freedom in your lifetime?
Don't be afraid pretty baby
Don't be apprehensive, lovely lady
I know I'm a stranger to your eyes
I realize I'm a stranger to your vision
I guess I ain't as pretty as you're used to
I'm probably not as attractive as you're accustomed to
My body's a little bit battered from having no place to hide
My body is slightly injured from having no shelter to take cover
I've seen people hungry for an answer
I've seen people thirsty for a solution
I've seen people crying to be heard
I've seen people weeping to be acknowledged
I've seen people tired of waiting
I've seen people worn out of waiting
I've seen people fighting, fighting for
I've seen people battling, struggling, and contesting for
Freedom
Similar to the previous line, their primary objective is freedom
Freedom - crying out for
Their primary objective is freedom, making a loud plea
Freedom - dying
Freedom is scarce, perceived as about to fail
Freedom - what you gonna do with your life?
What's your intention regarding freedom in your lifetime?
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Written by: Jairus Martin
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