Name: Freedom Song
Duration: P00H05M41S
Description: This song came out of frustration of seeing the continued disparity between the 'privileged old stock' and the 'have nots' -worldwide. The growth of political populism sweeping the globe, it's only a matter of time 'till we self-implode unless we learn to accept and respect each other. We are all connected.

Freedom Song

by Pat Reid

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This song came out of frustration of seeing the continued disparity between the 'privileged old stock' and the 'have nots' -worldwide. The growth of political populism sweeping the globe, it's only a matter of time 'till we self-implode unless we learn to accept and respect each other. We are all connected.

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All I ever wanted was ma freedom woe yeah
Just like the other boys 'n girls, oh yeah
To be treated like an equal oh Lawed
Respectfully 'n free oh Lawed

These chains that keep 'n holding me down
One day will be gone
'Till then ma feet are on the ground
Standing like a tree strong

'N ah said, mmm woah woah
Freedom woe freedom
Oh freedom from the chains ah cry
Freedom, oh oh oh freedom oh Lawed, Lawed
Freedom from da shame
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yuh stole me from 'a yonder, well oh well
'N a across the seven seas mmmm
To satisfy your hunger, oh Lawed
For your evil and deceit
But ma soul, was standing firm oh Lawed
'N stronger than a rock
'N though you try to beat me down
Ah came from regal stock
Woah woah oh, 'n ah said, mmm woah woah woe

Freedom, oh freedom
Oh freedom from the chains
Ah cry freedom oh woe woe freedom, oh Lawed Lawed
Freedom from da shame
Yeah yeah yeah yeah mmmm
Awe, awe, woe, woe, woe, yeah, Lawed, Lawed

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released June 8, 2022

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Pat Reid Victoria, British Columbia

Born in Jamaica, Pat began singing at 15 in Trinidad where he formed a trio called the Canaries who won an Island wide televised contest "Scouting for Talent" pre US AI- He returned to his native Jamaica eventually migrating to Toronto where he played with some of Toronto's top musicians. He attended the Royal Conservatory of Music & Humber College's Jazz Program. Pat holds a degree in Psychology. ... more

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