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