No Freedom

Dido

About No Freedom

"No Freedom" is a song by English recording artist Dido. The song was released on 18 January 2013 as the lead single from her fourth studio album Girl Who Got Away (2013). The song was written and produced by Dido Armstrong and Rick Nowels, while Rollo Armstrong co-produced it. "No Freedom" is an acoustic ballad, with folk pop influences. Lyrically, the song reflects on the necessity of allowing people to have freedom within the confines of a relationship. "No Freedom" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the smooth, simple, but gorgeous sound. The song has peaked to number 51 on the UK Singles Chart, the song has also charted in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland. 


Year:
2013
3:17
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Take it by your silence
That I'm free to walk out the door
By the look in your eyes I can tell
You don't think I'll be back for more

Try to think of the world
Where you could stay and these safe hands could go
Take your heart above the water
Wherever I choose to go

No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No freedom without love

Even when you don't see me
Even when you don't hear
I'll be flying low below the sun
And you'll feel it all out here

No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No freedom without love

No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No freedom without love

Standing here in silence
The world in front of me
Holding you in my hand
And seeing as you'd see

No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No love without freedom
No freedom without love
No freedom without love

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Dido

Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong ( /ˈdaɪdoʊ/; born 25 December 1971), known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: RICK NOWELS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"No Freedom" by Dido is classified as Pop music. While the song uses some elements of folk and electronic music, its simplified melodic structures and abundant use of hooks classify it as mainstream Pop.
Album Details
The song "No Freedom" is from Dido's fourth studio album, "Girl Who Got Away," which was released in March 2013.
Writing Credits
Dido herself along with her brother, Rollo Armstrong, who is also a founding member of the electronic music group Faithless, wrote "No Freedom."
Chart Performance
Despite not charting in the UK (Dido's home country), "No Freedom" managed to hit number 51 on the Japan Hot 100 and 26 on the Ukraine Airplay Chart.
Musical Arrangement
While the lyrics of "No Freedom" discuss a sense of confinement, the music juxtaposes the grim message with a vibrant and uplifting melody, creating a stark contrast.
Critic's Take
Critics particularly praised Dido's vocals in "No Freedom," appreciating the emotive nuances she brought to the song.
Video Elements
The music video for "No Freedom" is set on a snowy street. It primarily centers around Dido and various passersby, symbolizing the isolation inherent in its lyrics.
Influence
"No Freedom" has been covered by other artists, indicating its influence within the pop music scene. In particular, singer Miley Cyrus performed an acoustic cover of the song during her "Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged" show.
Live Performances
Dido frequently performed "No Freedom" during her 2013 tour, where she usually played it on the keyboard.
Recording Process
The song was recorded and produced in various studios, including Angel Recording Studios, The Ark, and Odds On. The diverse locations might have contributed to its overall unique sound.
Soundtrack Appearance
"No Freedom" made its way to the small screen, appearing in an episode of the US drama series "Nikita."

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