Freedom – English Lyrics

• By: Jimi Hendrix

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy and profound message of Jimi Hendrix's "Freedom"! This rock classic is a journey into themes of personal liberty and self-expression, offering a vibrant way to engage with English through its powerful lyrics and iconic musicality. Discover how Hendrix's quest for autonomy resonates through every verse, making it a truly special song for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

You got my pride

Hanging out of my bed

You're messin' with my life

So I bought my lead

You even mess with my children

And you're screamin' at my wife, baby

Get off of my back

If you wanna get outta here alive

Freedom, That's what I want now (freedom, give it to me)

Freedom, that's what I need now (freedom, give it to me)

Freedom to live (freedom, give it to me)

Freedom, so I can give (freedom, give it to me)

...

You got my heart

Speak electric water

You got my soul

Screamin' and howlin'

You know you hook my girlfriend

You know the drugstore man

But I don't need it now

I was trying to slap it out of her head

Freedom, so I can live (freedom, give it to me)

Freedom, so I can give (freedom, give it to me)

Freedom, yeah (freedom, give it to me)

Freedom, that's what I need (freedom, give it to me)

...

You don't have to say that you love me

If you don't mean it

You'd better believe

If you need me

Or you just wanna bleed me

You'd better stickin' your dagger in someone else

So I can leave (set me free)

...

Right on (keep on pushing)

Straight ahead (straight ahead)

Straight up there (keep on pushing)

Straight ahead, freedom (straight ahead)

So I can live, baby (keep on pushing)

Freedom (straight ahead)

So that I can give (keep on pushing)

Freedom (straight ahead)

Keep on pushing! (so I can live)

Straight ahead (freedom)

Keep on pushing

Straight ahead

Keep on pushing

Straight ahead

Keep on pushing

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ B1	noun - The state of being free or at liberty; independence.
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that one admires.
mess /mɛs/ B1	verb - To interfere with or spoil something; to make something untidy or dirty.
lead /lɛd/ B2	noun - (Contextual, often plural 'leads') A bullet or ammunition. noun - A position of advantage toward winning; control or guidance.
scream /skriːm/ B1	verb - To make a loud, high cry, typically as an expression of fear, pain, or excitement.
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - (Of a person, animal, or plant) living, not dead.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - Require (something) because it is essential or very important. noun - A circumstance in which something is required or wanted.
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - To remain alive; to make one's home in a particular place or with a particular person.
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - To hand over something to someone; to present something as a gift.
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - The emotional or moral nature of a human being; the center of emotion. noun - A hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, regarded as immortal.
electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ B1	adjective - (Figurative) Highly charged with emotion; thrilling, vibrant, or powerful. adjective - (Of a device or machine) powered by electricity.
howl /haʊl/ B2	verb - (Of a person) to make a loud, mournful cry, often in pain, anger, or amusement. verb - (Of a dog, wolf, etc.) to make a long, mournful cry.
hook /hʊk/ B1	verb - To catch with a hook; to trap, ensnare, or entice (someone). noun - A piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on.
slap /slæp/ B1	verb - To hit (someone or something) with the palm of one's hand or a flat object. noun - A blow with the palm of the hand or a flat object.
bleed /bliːd/ B2	verb - (Figurative) To extort money or resources from (someone); to drain someone's assets. verb - To lose blood from the body.
dagger /ˈdæɡər/ C1	noun - A short knife with a pointed, double-edged blade, used as a weapon.
push /pʊʃ/ B2	verb - (Idiomatic, 'keep on pushing') To continue trying to achieve something despite difficulties; to persevere. verb - To exert force on (someone or something) so as to move them away from oneself.
straight /streɪt/ A2	adjective - Extending or moving in one direction only; without a curve or bend. adverb - In a straight line or directly; without delay.
back /bæk/ B2	noun - (Idiomatic, 'get off my back') Stop bothering or criticizing me; stop pressuring me. noun - The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.