In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Look at the madness,
Faces of the sadness,
People are trying to survive,
And when it isn't so,
The children are wondering why.
We must keep our promise,
The truth is a parting us,
Peace is the word of the day,
And when you start,
That your heart'll lead the way.
Look around, and what do you see,
All the misery, the pain you see,
Can't believe, some of the things I see
that's going on is wrong.
Everybody, all over this world,
We've to get along,
If we don't get together,
We will be gone
I'm talking about, freedom for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
Freedom, for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
Think of tomorrow, without any sorrow,
And what a world will be,
And what do you start, within your heart,
You'll see
People are praying, people are saying,
How long can this go on,
It isn't right to fight for the right,
That we're belong.
Everybody, all over this world,
Raise your voices in one song,
'Cause life is too short, and hey! you're gone.
I'm talking about, freedom for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
Freedom, for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
Faces of the sadness,
People are trying to survive,
And when it isn't so,
The children are wondering why.
We must keep our promise,
The truth is a parting us,
Peace is the word of the day,
And when you start,
That your heart'll lead the way.
Look around, and what do you see,
All the misery, the pain you see,
Can't believe, some of the things I see
that's going on is wrong.
Everybody, all over this world,
We've to get along,
If we don't get together,
We will be gone
I'm talking about, freedom for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
Freedom, for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
Think of tomorrow, without any sorrow,
And what a world will be,
And what do you start, within your heart,
You'll see
People are praying, people are saying,
How long can this go on,
It isn't right to fight for the right,
That we're belong.
Everybody, all over this world,
Raise your voices in one song,
'Cause life is too short, and hey! you're gone.
I'm talking about, freedom for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
Freedom, for you and me,
Freedom for the world.
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Freedom for the World Lyrics as written by Paul Anka Jack White
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