Freedom! '90
George Michael, Wham!
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I won't let you down I will not give you up Gotta have some faith in the sound It's the one good thing that I've got I won't let you down So please don't give me up 'Cause I would really, really love to stick around, oh yeah Heaven knows I was just a young boy Didn't know what I wanted to be (Didn't know what I wanted to be) I was every little hungry schoolgirl's pride and joy And I guess it was enough for me (said I guess it was enough for me) To win the race? A prettier face! Brand new clothes and a big fat place On your rock and roll T.V. But today the way I play the game is not the same, no way Think I'm gonna get myself happy I think there's something you should know I think it's time I told you so There's something deep inside of me There's someone else I've got to be Take back your picture in a frame Take back your singing in the rain I just hope you understand Sometimes the clothes do not make the man All we have to do now Is take these lies and make them true somehow All we have to see Is that I don't belong to you And you don't belong to me yeah yeah Freedom! (I won't let you down) Freedom! (I will not give you up) Freedom! (Have some faith in the sound) You've gotta give for what you take (It's the one good thing that I've got) Freedom! (I won't let you down) Freedom! (So please don't give me up) Freedom! ('Cause I would really, really love to stick around) You've gotta give for what you take Heaven knows we sure had some fun, boy What a kick just a buddy and me (what a kick just a buddy and me) We had every big-shot good time band on the run, boy We were living in a fantasy (we were living in a fantasy) We won the race, got out of the place I went back home, got a brand new face For the boys on MTV But today the way I play the game has got to change, oh yeah Now I'm gonna get myself happy I think there's something you should know I think it's time I stopped the show There's something deep inside of me There's someone I forgot to be Take back your picture in a frame Don't think that I'll be back again I just hope you understand Sometimes the clothes do not make the man All we have to do now Is take these lies and make them true somehow All we have to see Is that I don't belong to you And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah Freedom! (I won't let you down) Freedom! (I will not give you up) Freedom! (Have some faith in the sound) You've gotta give for what you take (It's the one good thing that I've got) Freedom! (I won't let you down) Freedom! (So please don't give me up) Freedom! ('Cause I would really, really love to stick around) You've gotta give for what you take Well it looks like the road to heaven But it feels like the road to hell When I knew which side my bread was buttered I took the knife as well Posing for another picture Everybody's got to sell But when you shake your ass They notice fast And some mistakes were build to last That's what you get (That's what you get) That's what you get (I say that's what you get) That's what you get (for changing your mind) That's what you get for changing your mind That's what you get That's what you get (And after all this time) I just hope you understand Sometimes the clothes do not make me, oh yeah All we have to do now Is take these lies and make them true somehow All we have to see Is that I don't belong to you And you don't belong to me, yeah yeah Freedom! Freedom! (oh freedom) Freedom! (my freedom) You've gotta give for what you take Freedom! (hold on to my freedom) Freedom! Freedom! (my freedom) You've gotta give for what you take Give for what you, give for what you take yeah Yeah, you've got to give for what you, give for what you, give May not be what you want from me Just the way it's got to be Lose the face now I've got to live, I've got to live, I've got to live
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Written by: George Michael
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Freedom! '90" is a song by British singer-songwriter George Michael. It was released on October 31, 1990, as the third single from his second studio album, "Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1".
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant chart success. In the U.S., it peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, while in the UK, it peaked at No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Notable CharacteristicUnlike most other pop songs from the same period, "Freedom! ’90" is a long track, running to almost 7 minutes in length on the album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Freedom! '90" was directed by David Fincher and features supermodels of that time including Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Tatjana Patitz. Notably, George Michael does not appear in the video.
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Song BackgroundThe song represents a pivotal point in Michael's career as he was distancing himself from the image that he had cultivated with Wham! and his first solo outings. The lyrics talk about Michael's past experiences and his desire for artistic freedom.
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Famous LineThe song features the famous line, “I won't let you down, I will not give you up,” which has been interpreted as Michael's commitment to his audience amid his personal reinvention.
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Influence and Cover VersionsThe song's popularity has led to numerous covers by other artists, most notably Robbie Williams and Boogie Pimps. In the TV show "Glee," the song was performed in tribute to Cory Monteith.
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Impact on FashionThe music video is considered a classic and was instrumental in boosting the “supermodel” phenomenon of the 90s. The video was also influential in changing aspects of fashion advertising due to its innovative use of models.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in numerous films and TV shows including "Deadpool," "Glee," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Adventureland."
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SamplingThe melody from "Freedom! '90" was sampled in the song "Here's to Everything (Ooh La La)" by British recording artist Misha B.
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Song MessageMichael stated that the "90" in the title is to distinguish it from the Wham! song titled "Freedom". The new song was more about his personal and professional freedom, not just a happy pop-song.
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