Deitrick Haddon’s “Freedom” transcends the confines of a typical gospel song. It’s a captivating tapestry woven with powerful vocals, a driving melody, and a message that resonates deeply within the human spirit. It’s a song about liberation, not just from external constraints, but also from the internal shackles of self-doubt, fear, and negativity.
The song explodes onto the scene with a declaration of empowerment: “I’m breakin’ free, I’m breakin’ loose, I’m breakin’ these chains that have held me down.” Haddon’s voice is filled with a raw energy and determination, immediately setting the tone for a journey of liberation. The driving beat and uplifting melody mirror this sense of breaking free, inviting listeners to join the movement towards personal and spiritual freedom.
However, “Freedom” delves deeper than simply breaking physical chains. The lyrics shift to, “Free from the doubt, free from the fear, free to be who You created me to be.” This powerful statement highlights the internal struggles that often hold us back. Haddon acknowledges the limitations imposed by self-doubt and fear, but ultimately emphasizes the possibility of liberation from these internal constraints and embracing our true potential.
The song’s message extends beyond the individual, fostering a sense of collective liberation and shared purpose. Lines like, “We are the change, let freedom reign, let it flow through every vein,” transform the song from a personal anthem into a call to action for the community. Haddon encourages listeners to not only seek their own freedom but to also become agents of change and inspire others to break free from their limitations.
Freedom by Deitrick Haddon Lyrics
[Intro]
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh
Sometimes
It’s Hard to Believe
That the Truth
Will set you Free
[Verse 1]
I Ran through the Doors
Of the Church on the Run
My Pastor said Son
Where have you been
What have you done
I Hear Helicopters and Police
Surrounding my Church
Said I know l’m a Heathen
But I Believe that
Prayer still Works
They’re Claiming my Finger Prints
Are on the Gun
And I know they’re Convinced
That I’m the One.
Pastor I need your Advise
I’m looking at 25 years to Life
And I just don’t want
Another Man
Making Love to my Wife
[Chorus]
Don’t tell me the Truth
Will Set you Free
Cause there ain’t no Justice
For a Black Man Like me
I already got Homies
Of mine doing Time
So Pastor Please Excuse me
Sometimes I just don’t believe
That the truth
Will set you Free
[Verse 2]
Said Momma Please
Find me another Attorney
Cause the one that
They gave me don’t Care
Too much for me
He be Judging me
Momma Please
Forgive me for Calling Collect
If it’s one thing I know
You and Jesus
Never Failed me yet
I Got on my Knees
In my Jail Cell
The next thing I knew
They just said
You Posted Bail
[Chorus]
Don’t tell me the Truth
Will Set you Free
Cause there ain’t no Justice
For a Black Man like me
I already got Homies
Of mine doing Time
So Pastor Please Excuse me
I just don’t Believe
[Bridge]
Sometimes I don’t Believe
The Truth will set you Free
Sometimes I don’t Believe
The Truth will set you Free
Freedom, Freedom
Freedom, Freedom
Freedom, Freedom
