I still recall when the rain fell on me
And I still feel the cold wind freezing me
And the countless times the sun burnt my back
I found myself alone in veils of dust
I was stripped of all my dignity
Disconnected from my family
Weeping and mourning as we went down
Down by the stream, by the rivers of Babylon
Freedom, give me freedom tonight
Freedom, give me freedom, it's my right
No happiness, no one to hold my hand
I am a man, but they wouldn't understand
My brothers and sisters hanging from a tree
And they said I could pray, get down on my knee
Freedom, give me freedom tonight
Freedom, give me freedom, it's my right
Freedom, for my freedom I'll fight for my
Freedom, give me freedom, yeah
No more seeds I sow for you to reap
No more promises I know you'll never keep
No looking back, finally I draw the line
Here and today I take back what is mine
Freedom, give me freedom tonight
Freedom, give me freedom, it's my right
Freedom, for my freedom I'll fight for my
Freedom, give me freedom