Freedom
Rage Against the Machine
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Uggh! Pull, pull Wuh! Come on! Uggh! Solo, I'm a soloist on a solo list Al live, never on a floppy disk Inka, inka, bottle of ink Paintings of rebellion Drawn up by the thoughts I think Yeah! Come on! The militant poet in once again, check it It's set up like a deck of cards They're sending us to early graves For all the diamonds They'll use a pair of clubs to beat the spades With poetry I paint the pictures that hit More like the murals that fit Don't turn away Get in front of it Brotha, did ya forget ya name? Did ya lose it on the wall Playin' tic-tac-toe? Yo, check the diagonal Three brothers gone Come on Doesn't that make it three in a row? Anger is a gift Come on! Uggh! Check that! Uggh! Come on Yeah Uggh! Brotha, did ya forget ya name? Did ya lose it on the wall Playin' tic-tac-toe? Yo, check the diagonal Three million gone Come on Cause they're counting backwards to zero Environment The environment exceeding on the level Of our unconciousness For example What does the billboard say Come and play, come and play Forget about the movement Anger is a gift Freedom, Freedom, yeah right
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Written by: COMMERFORD, DE LA ROCHA, MORELLO, WILK
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10 facts about this song
Song's Composition"Freedom" is the final track on Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1992. The song has a signature mix of hardcore punk, hip-hop, and heavy metal elements.
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Lyric ThemeThe song contains politically charged lyrics focusing on topics such as government control, media manipulation, and systemic racism. This reflects RATM's philosophy of standing against all forms of oppression or inequality.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Freedom" features footage of Leonard Peltier, an activist who was convicted of murdering two FBI agents in what his supporters contend was a mishandling of justice.
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Message"Freedom" exemplifies Rage Against The Machine's dedication to sharing social and political messages. It touches on the denial of basic human rights and the struggle of marginalized communities for freedoms.
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Leonard Peltier CaseThe outro for "Freedom" contains an audio sample regarding Leonard Peltier, who is referenced in the song lyrics and music video. Peltier’s case represents a major statement on government oppression, which is a commonly addressed theme in the band's music.
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Fan FavoriteDespite never being a commercial hit single compared to many of their other songs, "Freedom" remains a fan favorite and often closes out RATM's live performances.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Freedom" was directed by Peter Christopherson. Christopherson was a British musician, video director, designer, and photographer, known for his work with bands like Nine Inch Nails and Coil.
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Album Impact"Freedom", like the rest of the songs on RATM's debut album, helped to forever shape the landscape of rock music by fusing genres and making confrontational, politically charged music that spoke to a generation of disgruntled youth.
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Cultural Impact"Freedom" has been used in various movies, TV shows, and video games, showcasing its lasting cultural relevance.
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Artistic RecognitionThe aggressive performance style of "Freedom" is recognized as showcasing the individual talents of the band members: Zack de la Rocha's dynamic vocals, Tom Morello's unique guitar style, Tim Commerford's powerful bass, and Brad Wilk's creative drumming.
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