Freedom at 21

Jack White

About Freedom at 21

"Freedom at 21" is a song by American musician Jack White from his debut solo album Blunderbuss (2012). Third Man Records distributed the single on April 1, 2012 by releasing 1000 helium balloons attached to flexi-disc copies of the track. It was released for digital download and as a 7-inch vinyl single on June 9 and June 11, respectively, with the B-side "Inaccessible Mystery". A music video directed by Hype Williams and starring Brittany Colombo was uploaded to White's YouTube channel on July 16, 2012. "Freedom at 21" peaked at 77 on Ultratop's Ultratip Bubbling Under charts in the Flanders region of Belgium, and it reached Billboard's Alternative Songs and Hot Rock Songs charts, peaking at 22 and 35, respectively. It was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. 


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2012
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(Yeah)
Cut off the balls of my feet
Made me walk on salt
Take me down to the police
Charge me with assault
Smile on her face
She does what she wants to me

That's right
She don't care what kind of wounds she's inflicted on me
She don't care what color bruises that she's leavin' on me
'Cause she's got freedom in the 21st century
(Alright)

(Listen)
Two black gadgets in her hands
All she thinks about
No responsibility no guilt or morals
Cloud her judgement
Smile on her face
She does what she damn well please

(Right)
And she don't care about the things people used to do
And she don't care that what she does has an effect on you
She's got freedom in the 21st century

Cut off the balls of my feet (Cut off the balls of my feet)
Make me walk on salt (Make me walk on salt)
Take me down to the police (Take me down to the police)

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Jack White

Jack White (born John Anthony Gillis, 9 July 1975), often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. He was best known as the vocalist, guitarist and pianist of The White Stripes until they split in February 2011, as well as a vocalist and guitarist for The Raconteurs and the drummer of The Dead Weather. White released his debut solo album, Blunderbuss, on April 24, 2012. more »

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Freedom at 21" is a song by the American musician Jack White. He was a member of the rock bands The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather, and this song is part of his successful solo career.
Album Information
The song "Freedom at 21" is the third single from Jack White's debut solo album, "Blunderbuss", which was released in 2012.
Song Performance
Not only did "Freedom at 21" peak at number 28 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart, it also stayed on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.
Production Details
The song was produced by Jack White himself. His production style is known for its raw energy and minimalistic approach.
Music Video
The music video for "Freedom at 21" was directed by Hype Williams, who has worked with numerous high-profile artists such as Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé.
Video Theme
The music video features a distinctive narrative that includes elements of a high-speed police chase and prison scenes with Jack White performing inside a jail cell.
Extraordinary Promotion
To promote the single, Jack White and his record label Third Man Records launched 1,000 helium balloons containing flexi disc copies of "Freedom at 21" into the sky.
Record Achievement
The balloon launch set a new world record for the most flexi disc records flown into space.-
Collaborators
Grammy-award-winning British musician, Adele, has covered "Freedom at 21" during her live performances, which contributed to its popularity.
Inspirations
"Freedom at 21" showcases Jack White's love for blues music, with influences from 1960s and 1970s rock apparent throughout the song.
Critical Reception
This song has received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its heavy guitars, distorted vocals, and unique mix of blues and rock.

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