Philadelphia Freedom Lyrics

Lyric discussion by sarrak 

Cover art for Philadelphia Freedom lyrics by Elton John

I know he wrote it for Billy Jean King but I wish it had a deeper meaning - like gay rights or civil rights. That's the way I explained it to my kids who are crazy about this song. The words can apply to a lot more than a tennis team.

Why would you lie to your children. It should be enough that it was written for his friend (whom he apparently cared enough about to write a song for), and for her tennis team. The bicentenial was coming in a year, which helps explain the song even more. Telling the truth even when it's not wrapped up in a warm and fuzzy pretty bow is vital to being a good role model for children.