We talk about South Africa and we say that it's a shame
Apartheid is wrong and we all share the blame
But people let me tell you, everywhere it's just the same
People being mistreated, when will it change?
Let's talk about the future and learn from the past
We must love one another if this world is going to last
We fought for self-respect, and we fought for equal rights
And we've known a long, long time that discrimination ain't right
Talking 'bout freedom, freedom, talking 'bout freedom
Talking 'bout freedom, freedom, talking 'bout freedom
A ghetto is no place for children to grow
But you can find a ghetto everywhere you go
I heard Dr. King say: "I have a dream"
All he wanted was to let the freedom ring
Why do we have to fight in wars to try to save our land
If we get back alive, there's still no dignity
Do I have to die before I can be free?
I want freedom in my life, that's the way it's got to be
Freedom, freedom, talking 'bout freedom
Talking 'bout freedom, I'm talking 'bout freedom
Lord Lord Lord Lord Lord
I'm tired of discrimination, this has got to stop
We must learn to live together before the bombs drop
If you love your children, this is what you should do
Teach them love one another, and live by the Golden Rule
Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, my freedom is up to you
We were promised this freedom, we got so much to do
And the love of freedom, is the same for you and me
All I need is someone to help me ring the Freedom Bell
Talking about freedom, I need freedom in my life
Lord Lord, talking 'bout freedom, freedom, talking 'bout freedom
I need freedom right now