It probably has a bit to do with his sexuality. But for the most part, I really believe that the meaning is simply this:
"Don't be taken with the image. Because that's not entirely me. Please focus on the SOUND, because my MUSIC is what I am. NOT the image". And that being said, he was hoping that his fans wold still stick by him for what he does best. Thus, offering him "freedom". Freedom from the Faith image, and freedom to continue doing the "one good thing that he's got".
It probably has a bit to do with his sexuality. But for the most part, I really believe that the meaning is simply this: "Don't be taken with the image. Because that's not entirely me. Please focus on the SOUND, because my MUSIC is what I am. NOT the image". And that being said, he was hoping that his fans wold still stick by him for what he does best. Thus, offering him "freedom". Freedom from the Faith image, and freedom to continue doing the "one good thing that he's got".