Freedom
The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers
Well, I wanna say, I wanna tell you
I wanna say when you can do what you wanna do
And go where you wanna go
And live where you wanna live
And love who you wanna love
And be what you wanna be
Join what you wanna join
Well, well, well, that's freedom
Yeah, yeah, freedom, yes sir
When you can learn what you wanna learn
And read what you wanna read
(Free, free, free)
And write what you wanna write
(Free, free, free)
Do what you feel is right
(Free, free, free)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, freedom, freedom
Oh yeah, freedom, freedom, freedom
Oh yeah, freedom, oh that's freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, oh yeah
Free, free, free
Free, free, free
Free, free, free
Free, free, free
When you can eat what you wanna eat
And sleep where you wanna sleep
And say what you wanna say
I like the children play what they wanna play
And work when you wanna work
Flirt when you wanna flirt
Oh, that's freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
When you can laugh when you wanna laugh
And cry when you wanna cry
(Free, free, free)
And don't have to feel ashamed
(Free, free, free)
Sing the song you wanna sing
(Free, free, free)
When you can buy what you wanna buy
(Free, free, free)
When no one to ask you why
(Free, free, free)
Dress the way you wanna dress
(Free, free, free)
Just because you feel the space
(Free, free, free)
Rock the way you wanna rock
(Free, free, free)
Talk the way you wanna talk
(Free, free, free)
Shake the way you wanna shake
(Free, free, free)
No one to put you at
(Free, free, free)
Oh, that's freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom, oh yeah
Freedom, that's freedom, freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
Freedom, oh, freedom, freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom, freedom
Freedom - The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers' 1970 hit 'Freedom' stands as a cornerstone of the Philadelphia soul and R&B canon, blending smooth harmonies with a driving, infectious rhythm. Recorded during the group's peak creative period, the track exemplifies their signature ability to fuse gospel intensity with pop sensibilities. The song's enduring appeal lies in its uplifting message and melodic structure, which has allowed it to remain a staple in dance floors and radio rotations for decades. As a defining recording of the era, it showcases the brothers' mastery of vocal arrangement and their commitment to crafting anthems that resonate across generations, cementing their legacy as one of the most influential acts in American music history.