Freedom
George Michael
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I won't let you down I will not give you up Gotta have some faith in the sound It's the one good thing that I've got I won't let you down So please don't give me up Because I would really, really love to stick around, oh yeah Heaven knows I was just a young boy Didn't know what I wanted to be I was every little hungry schoolgirl's pride and joy And I guess it was enough for me To win the race? A prettier face! Brand new clothes and a big fat place On your rock and roll TV But today the way I play the game is not the same No way Think I'm gonna get me some happy I think there's something you should know I think it's time I told you so There's something deep inside of me There's someone else I've got to be Take back your picture in a frame Take back your singing in the rain I just hope you understand Sometimes the clothes do not make the man All we have to do now Is take these lies and make them true somehow All we have to see Is that I don't belong to you And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah Freedom, freedom, freedom You've gotta give for what you take Freedom, freedom, freedom You've gotta give for what you take Heaven knows we sure had some fun boy What a kick just a buddy and me We had every big shot good-time band on the run boy We were living in a fantasy We won the race Got out of the place I went back home got a brand new face For the boys at MTV But today the way I play the game has got to change Oh yeah Now I'm gonna get myself happy I think there's something you should know I think it's time I stopped the show There's something deep inside of me There's someone I forgot to be Take back your picture in a frame Don't think that I'll be back again I just hope you understand Sometimes the clothes do not make the man All we have to do now Is take these lies and make them true somehow All we have to see Is that I don't belong to you And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah Freedom, freedom, freedom You've gotta give for what you take Freedom, freedom, freedom You've gotta give for what you take Well it looks like the road to heaven But it feels like the road to hell When I knew which side my bread was buttered I took the knife as well Posing for another picture Everybody's got to sell But when you shake your ass They notice fast And some mistakes were built to last That's what you get I say that's what you get That's what you get for changing your mind And after all this time I just hope you understand Sometimes the clothes Do not make the man All we have to do now Is take these lies and make them true somehow All we have to see Is that I don't belong to you And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah Freedom, freedom, freedom You've gotta give for what you take Freedom, freedom, freedom You've gotta give for what you take Yeah you've gotta do what you do, what you do May not be what you want from me Just the way it's got to be Lose the face now I've got to live, got to live, got to live
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Written by: George Michael
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Freedom" also known as "Freedom ‘90" by George Michael was released as a single on October 30, 1990.
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AlbumThe song is featured on George Michael's second solo album, "Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1."
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of about 6 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Chart Success"Freedom '90" peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music Video NotorietyDespite being featured heavily in the song’s legendary music video, George Michael himself does not make an appearance in the video.
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Supermodel AppearanceThe music video for "Freedom '90" is famous for featuring top supermodels of the time such as Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Tatjana Patitz.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "Freedom '90" are perceived to address Michael’s struggle with his identity and fame. The song showcases his desire to be known for his music and not just his image.
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Sales“Freedom ‘90” has been certified as gold by the RIAA in the United States.
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Public EventsDuring the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London, "Freedom '90" was performed to honor George Michael.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists, including Robbie Williams and The Spice Girls, have covered "Freedom '90" in the years since its release.
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Coincidental Tragedy"Freedom '90" was the last song George Michael performed in concert before his death on December 25, 2016.
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Directorial DebutThe music video for "Freedom '90" marked the directorial debut for British photographer and filmmaker David Fincher who later went on to direct famed movies such as “Fight Club,” “Seven,” and “Gone Girl.”
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AwardsDespite its popularity, “Freedom ‘90” did not receive any major music awards or nominations.
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Symbolic ImagesIn the music video, there are symbolic images of Michael’s Wham! days being blown up, including his leather jacket and jukebox from the “Faith” video, as a visual representation of his breaking away from his previous image.
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