Produced and Arranged by George Michael
Produced and Arranged by George Michael
Released 1984 on Make It Big. Single mix (5:20) released 1984 and included on 1986 The Final CD. Freedom (long mix) (7:05) released 1984 on 12" Single and included on 1986 The Final LP.
Charted at #1 in the UK in October 1984, and #3 in the USA in 1985.
Freedom
Wham! Lyrics
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People saying that you're no good for me
Saw your lover with another and she's makin' a fool of you, oh
If you love me, baby, you'd deny it
But you laugh and tell me I should try it
Tell me I'm a baby, and I don't understand
But you know that I'll forgive you
'Cause baby, you could drag me to hell and back
Just as long as we're together
And you do
I don't want your freedom
I don't want to play around
I don't want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't need your freedom
Girl, all I want right now is you
Do, do, do
Whoa, oh, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Like a prisoner who has his own key
But I can't escape until you love me
I just go from day to day knowing all about the other boys
You take my hand and tell me I'm a fool to give you all that I do
I bet you someday, baby, someone says the same to you
But you know that I'll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
'Cause baby, you could drag me to hell and back
Just as long as we're together
And you do, oh
I don't want your freedom
I don't want to play around
I don't want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't want your freedom
Girl, all I want right now is you
Do, do, do
Can't you see you're hurtin' me?
Whoa, oh, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
You hurt me, baby, hurt me, baby
Oh
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
You hurt me, baby, hurt me, baby
But you know that I'll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
'Cause baby, you could drag me to hell and back
Just as long as we're together
And you do, oh
I don't want your freedom
I don't need to play around
I don't want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't want your freedom
I don't want to play around
I don't want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't want your (I don't want your)
I don't want your (I don't want your)
I don't want your (I don't want your)
I don't want your (I don't want your)
Oh
The song "Freedom" by Wham! is a classic 80s pop hit that is all about being totally smitten with someone who might not have the same commitment to the relationship as the singer. This song tells the story of a person who hears rumors about their partner being unfaithful but is willing to look past it because they're so in love. The chorus repeats the line "I don't want your freedom," referring to the fact that the singer doesn't want their lover to be free to see other people. Instead, they want a committed relationship and all that comes with it, even if it means forgiving their partner for their mistakes. The verses also mention jealousy and insecurity on the singer's part, as they constantly worry about their partner leaving them for someone else.
The lyrics of "Freedom" are simple and straightforward, but they capture the feeling of being deeply in love with someone who might not reciprocate those feelings. The singer is willing to forgive and forget because they believe that the love they have is worth it, even if it means being hurt in the future. The chorus is catchy and memorable, with its repeated refrain of "I don't want your freedom." The song is ultimately a plea for commitment and devotion, offering the singer's unconditional love in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day I hear a different story
I am constantly hearing conflicting things about you from others
People saying that you're no good for me
Others believe you are not good for me
Saw your lover with another and she's makin' a fool of you, oh
I saw your lover with someone else and they were making a fool out of you
If you love me baby, you'd deny it
You would deny the claims that others are saying about you if you truly loved me
But you laugh and tell me I should try it
Instead of denying the claims, you laugh and tell me to try it for myself
Tell me I'm a baby, and I don't understand
You dismiss my concerns and belittle me by calling me a baby who doesn't understand
But you know that I'll forgive you
Despite your behavior, you know that I will always forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
I will always forgive you no matter how many times you hurt me
'Cause baby, you could drag me to hell and back
I am willing to go through anything and everything with you because I love you
Just as long as we're together
As long as we are together, I am willing to endure anything
And you do
Despite everything, you continue to hurt me
I don't want your freedom
I do not want you to be free from our relationship
I don't want to play around
I do not want us to be non-committal or casual
I don't want nobody, baby
I do not want anyone else but you
Part time love just brings me down
Having a non-committal or casual relationship makes me feel depressed and unfulfilled
Girl, all I want right now is you
Despite everything, all I want is to be with you
Like a prisoner who has his own key
I am able to leave this relationship whenever I want, but I am choosing to stay
But I can't escape until you love me
Despite having the ability to leave, I am unable to do so until you reciprocate my love
I just go from day to day knowing all about the other boys
I have to live with the knowledge that you are with other people
You take my hand and tell me I'm a fool to give you all that I do
You try to convince me that I am foolish for giving you my all
I bet you someday, baby, someone says the same to you
I believe that someday, someone will treat you the same way you are treating me
Can't you see you're hurtin' me?
I am in pain because of the way you treat me
You hurt me baby, hurt me baby
Your actions cause me pain and hurt
I don't want your (I don't want your)
I do not want to accept the way you treat me anymore
I don't want your part-time love
I do not want you to be with me only part of the time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Michael
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@tarikmisirli2744
Every day I hear a different story
People saying that you're no good for me
Saw your lover with another and she's makin' a fool of you, oh
If you love me baby, you'd deny it
But you laugh and tell me I should try it
Tell me I'm a baby, and I don't understand
But you know that I'll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
'Cause baby, you could drag me to hell and back
Just as long as we're together
And you do
I don't want your freedom
I don't want to play around
I don't want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't need your freedom
Girl, all I want right now is you
Do, do, do
Whoa, oh, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Like a prisoner who has his own key
But I can't escape until you love me
I just go from day to day knowing all about the other boys
You take my hand and tell me I'm a fool to give you all that I do
I bet you someday, baby, someone says the same to you
But you know that I'll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
'Cause baby, you could drag me to hell and back
Just as long as we're together
And you do, oh
I don't want your freedom
I don't want to play around
I don't want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't want your freedom
Girl, all I want right now is you
Do, do, do
Can't you see you're hurtin' me?
Whoa, oh, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
You hurt me baby, hurt me baby
Oh
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
You hurt me baby, hurt me baby
But you know that I'll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
'Cause baby, you could drag me to hell and back
Just as long as we're together
And you do, oh
I don't want your freedom
I don't need to play around
I don't want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't want your freedom
I don't want to play around
I don't want nobody baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don't want your (I don't want your)
I don't want your (I don't want your)
I don't want your (I don't want your)
I don't want your part time love
Oh
@jdcapps21
The trumpet you hear beginning at 5:46 was played by my late father. He never got much public recognition for his contribution to this song, but I always told him the song wouldn’t have been the same without him! We miss him everyday!
@stuartsutcliffe9809
rip to ya father. part of of an iconic song and band x
@blueknight5754
It’s a shame that they don’t play that part on the radio..it’s a integral part of the end of the song. Just know that your father made good music and memories for many, many people RIP.
@gregthow9771
Love that part of the song
@yasminet6355
Wow that's fantastic. His music lives on.
@jdcapps21
@@blueknight5754 thank you so much. He never admitted it, but I do think it broke his heart when he realized they had cut him out of the radio version.
@alexissleeping5489
George looks so happy in here. God his smile's so damn beautiful.
@whateybify
🙂❤️🤗 it most certainly does... RIP one of the best singers, most giving, kind hearted, gifted person EVER!!! 😭 I wish I knew him before. I didn't even know about George Michael til late 2019. How unfortunate.
@stigrlarsen3822
Uour yes you ar right. Thanks.
@conniehamilton241
Outstanding visual. Still feeling the vibes to this song in 2023. Oh how you are missed, GM.❤😢❤