SONG

THE SONG

Free like we want to be

Some time you want to get off

Leave the work and take off

But the boss man say you gonna lose you pay

No chain on your feet now

9 to 5 got you beat now

You working hard to save

Inflation like a tidal wave

THE SONG

But are we free like we want to be

Black man are we free like we want to be

Tell me are we free like want to be

Are you free are you free

Kept in emotion

Will cause an explosion

Let your love go

Let me know

Some people expect

That's not what them get

Become no slave

Of them evil and wicked ways..

Are we free like we want to be

Tell me are we free like we want to be

Are we free like we want to be

Tell me are we free like we want to be

Racist get defeat

Black man vote and take you seat

Now them think we gonna quiet

Maybe we start a riot

Whan happen to the diamond they stole

The innocent blood run cold

Do we still have to live in poverty

Now they say we're free to be poor

BOB MARLEY

Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and guitarist, responsible for making reggae a world-renowned rhythm. He was also one of the greatest representatives of the Rastafarian religious movement.

BOB MARLEY

Bob was considered a great black rights activist at the time, being remembered even today. He was known for his songs that addressed the differences between peoples and cultures.

THE MEANING

For the group, music means that even if individuals have differences, even if we are different, we cannot contest the freedom of others. Even with different backgrounds (slave and enslaved) there is no one who can contest someone's freedom.

THE HISTORY

THE HISTORY OF MUSIC

This song doesn't have a specific history, but Bob Marley is considered one of the greatest musicians related to diversity. In one of his interviews with local radio stations, Bob said that his songs are situations he witnessed, or something he thinks is extremely important to society, which would be the case with this song.