Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
I'm under nobody's orders
Apart from those from the Almighty
It's why few people resonate with me
And why few things give me shivers
I didn't warm up the school bench
But rather my hands under my jacket
It isn't acne that bothers me
But sleeping outside gives me zits
It's been a while since I had matching trainers
And the guy has too much honour, feigning happiness
I'm not shouting: "Mayday"
And good people came to help me
Often
Yes, often
yes, often
Yes, often
Yes
Freedom, freedom
I'm free, I'm free
Freedom, freedom
I'm free
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
I wasn't born in the West
I got here by accident
Mama wanted her son to have a future
Forced to leave our homeland
Papa, he was left powerless
Difficult to hold on to his son
Offering him the African Dream
But all my dreams ended here
And I worked doing odd jobs
Those which saw me behind a desk
I have my head under water, turning me into a workhorse
Saved by Islam, but drowned after all
Poor you
But I'm here
But I'm here
But I'm here
But...
Freedom, freedom
I'm free, I'm free
Freedom, freedom
I'm free
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
I grew up with the terror of eviction
I had to adapt under pressure
It took my dad leaving the house
And my big brother giong to prison
My mother said: "Don't take him as an example
You're not a bad boy
And you're my pride
Gandhi, make us dream"
So it meant leaving the workbooks
I focused, I couldn't do it
Giving the middle finger to the system
As long as my sounds rescue you from poverty
I hope
So I'm trying
So I'm trying
So I'm trying
So...
Freedom, freedom
I'm free, I'm free
Freedom, freedom
I'm free
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
How to become a free boy?
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom
Hey, freedom