Their most famous hit was the single, "Apparently Nothin'" (Talkin' Loud, 1991), which helped launch Anderson's solo career when the band split up.
Freedom Suite
Young Disciples Lyrics
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I was born in the dark
With no light that shined on me
With no silver spoon in my mouth
I am strong, with good heart
And despite the crimes I see
I will go far from doom and work it out
But in your mind all I do
Is keep wandering and gathering, spear chucking and dancing
You imply I must prove to you that I deserve freedom
Well I deserve freedom
The chains bind my feet, but they can not bind my soul
Which is free to live to love and to choose
I will claim victory throughout suffering and woe
You will see what we give of us to you
Still in your mind all we do
Is keep wandering and gathering, spear chucking and dancing
You imply we must prove to you that we deserve freedom
We deserve freedom
Coz I am not hurting you
So why keep hurting
(A right to live
A right to love
A right to choose
For me, not you)
I can live anywhere that I want
I can love anyone that I want
I should have the right to choose
(A right to live
A right to love
A right to choose
For me, not you)
Although you don′t want me to live
I am existing
And you keep resisting
But I keep persisting
(A right to live
A right to love
A right to choose
For me, not you)
Wanting, wanting, wanting, wanting to be free
(II) WANTING
To achieve the goals I've been searching for
Heading towards them coz freedom I′ve been working for
To break the shackles that ties me and binds me
To leave all problems and troubles way behind me
To be free, but freedom it begins
Within the self so don't shelf self discipline
To be wanting but lacking in the energy
Don't let your self be your own worst enemy
To see the light at the end of the tunnel
The search for freedom it starts by being humble
So separate from materialistic values
Pick up yourself and stand firm like a statue
Wanting to make the dream become reality
To right my wrongs and fix the flaws and the fallacys
That maybe makes me unsavoury as a person
Thirst goes unquenched and problems still worsen
A want for freedom wont gel with being complacent
Said you was free but I sensed a false statement
Wanting to be or not to be That is the question
Do you agree or disagree with the suggestion
That freedom don′t depend on money or what you got
A rich mans mind can also be chained and locked
Up in the mind lies the road to the freedom
Negative thoughts weed ′em,
Positive thoughts breed 'em
Get yourself involved in the activity
Feel the rhapsody of freedom from captivity
IM WANTING
I just wanna be free
I just wanna be free enough to do my thing
To unlock the door to a closed mind
To broaden scopes and horizons not to be blind
To walk down the straight and narrow path
That leads to freedom
I believe this is my only task
To join others who also want to see
The direction they′re headed and view it with clarity
Not to be tied to things that held them back
And wallow in self pity to reveal a lack
Of get up and go
Freedom is just a stones throw away
Not wanting to be lead astray
Came to terms with this coz it was my choice ta
Seek out my freedom now the world is my oyster
But... motivation this is a nescessity
Self expression an ingredient of the recipie of FREEDOM
Which I look upon as a meal
And the flavours of the meal only YOU can reveal
To keep on moving on from strength to strength
No not half step but trek to the full length
Of the freedom course, using the main source
Of inner strength mind powers a powerful force
To leave behind the bag that failed to uplift me
To move on swiftly and make these chains history
So Get to grips with this task with a vengeance
And throw away all these fragments and remnant
Of all the times I lacked in self belief
So I turned a new leaf
And found peace
And am released
Into FREEDOM
(III) TO BE FREE
A right to live
A right to love
A right to chose
For ME
Not YOU
The song "Freedom Suite" by Young Disciples is a powerful anthem that talks about the struggles that come with being born into a world that is not always kind or fair. In the first verse, the lead singer talks about how despite being born in the dark with no silver spoon in their mouth, they still have a good heart and the will to succeed. However, they are constantly faced with the misconception that they have to prove themselves to deserve freedom. The second verse speaks to the pursuit of freedom and how it begins with the self. To be truly free, one must break the shackles that bind them to materialistic values and embrace self-discipline. The final verses reiterate the rights we all should have to live, love, and choose for ourselves.
The song was released in 1991 and was a commercial success in the UK. It was written by Young Disciples members Femi Williams and Marco Nelson, who were also responsible for producing the song. The song's eclectic mix of R&B, soul, jazz, and hip-hop made it stand out from other tracks released at that time.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in the dark
I was born into a difficult situation with no privilege or advantage.
With no light that shined on me
I had little opportunity or hope for a better future.
With no silver spoon in my mouth
I had no inherited wealth or connections that could help me succeed.
I am strong, with good heart
Despite my initial disadvantage, I am resilient and have a kind spirit.
And despite the crimes I see
Even in the face of social injustice and wrongdoing around me, I remain determined.
I will go far from doom and work it out
I will persevere and overcome my struggles to achieve success and happiness.
But in your mind all I do
You have preconceived notions about me and my abilities.
Is keep wandering and gathering, spear chucking and dancing
You wrongly stereotype me as a primitive savage who is not capable of achieving success.
You imply I must prove to you that I deserve freedom
You are placing unnecessary burdens on me to justify my right to basic human freedoms.
Well I deserve freedom
I have the same inherent rights to live, love, and choose as anyone else and should not have to prove it.
The chains bind my feet, but they can not bind my soul
Physical restraints may hold me back, but my willpower and spirit cannot be broken.
Which is free to live to love and to choose
My true self is able to experience the fundamental aspects of life without external limitations.
I will claim victory throughout suffering and woe
I will overcome hardships and struggles to ultimately achieve success and happiness.
Still in your mind all we do
Your preconceived notions still hold me and my community back.
We deserve freedom
My community has the same rights to live, love, and choose as anyone else and should not have to prove it.
Coz I am not hurting you
My pursuit of freedom and basic human rights does not harm you in any way.
So why keep hurting
Why do you continue to resist granting me and my community the same rights you have?
A right to live
A right to love
A right to choose
For me, not you
These are basic human rights that apply to everyone, regardless of their status or background.
I can live anywhere that I want
I can love anyone that I want
I should have the right to choose
I should have the ability to live my life as I choose, without external limitations or interference.
Although you don′t want me to live
I am existing
And you keep resisting
But I keep persisting
Even though you try to hold me down and deny my rights, I will continue to exist and persevere in pursuit of freedom.
To break the shackles that ties me and binds me
I need to overcome external limitations that are holding me back.
To walk down the straight and narrow path
That leads to freedom
I need to stay focused and disciplined in my pursuit of freedom.
Not to be tied to things that held them back
I need to let go of external factors that are preventing me from achieving my goals.
To move on swiftly and make these chains history
I need to quickly overcome the limitations that are holding me back and make them a thing of the past.
A rich mans mind can also be chained and locked
Having material wealth does not grant someone freedom - they may be held back by their own thoughts and beliefs.
Up in the mind lies the road to the freedom
True freedom starts within oneself and depends on one's own mindset and beliefs.
Wanting, wanting, wanting, wanting to be free
There is a strong desire within me and my community to achieve true freedom and autonomy.
To right my wrongs and fix the flaws and the fallacys
That maybe makes me unsavoury as a person
I need to overcome personal shortcomings and flaws to achieve my true potential.
A want for freedom wont gel with being complacent
I cannot be content with the status quo and must actively pursue freedom and change.
To keep on moving on from strength to strength
I must continue to progress and improve in my pursuit of freedom.
To join others who also want to see
The direction they′re headed and view it with clarity
I need to unite with others who share my desire for freedom and have a clear sense of purpose.
And the flavours of the meal only YOU can reveal
I must find my own personal path to freedom and cannot rely on external factors or people to guide me.
To leave behind the bag that failed to uplift me
I need to let go of past failures and limitations that are preventing me from achieving my goals.
So Get to grips with this task with a vengeance
I must approach my pursuit of freedom with a determined and passionate attitude.
And throw away all these fragments and remnant
I must let go of any remnants or pieces of my past that are holding me back.
And am released
Into FREEDOM
Through my hard work and perseverance, I have unlocked the door to true freedom and autonomy.
Writer(s): C. Anderson
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