Cry for Freedom
White Lion
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The fire is burning We lay our weapons down to rest This war ain't over 'Til all the people will be free Straight from our hearts we cry This war has stolen too many lives Cause for the sake of freedom we Will die Our songs will carry on Oh lord we try, we try To keep our dream alive And voices will be heard All around the world So stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive Yeah, stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive Our brothers in prison But no crime was ever done I call it racism Ashamed I face my fellow man The children are taken away And families destroyed And millions have died from starvation We can't go on this way Oh lord we pray, we pray That maybe soon someday The world will smile again And they shall be released So stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive Yeah, stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive So stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive Yeah, stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive So stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive Yeah, stand up and cry for freedom And keep our dream alive So stand up and cry for freedom And keep the dream alive Yeah, stand up and cry for freedom And let 'em know that we are here Oh no, we can't go on this way And we will never give up Fighting for freedom Yeah, and we will keep this dream alive
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Written by: VITO BRATTA, MIKE TRAMP
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Cry for Freedom" is one of the popular songs by the American/Danish hard rock band White Lion. The song appears on the band's studio album "Big Game" released in August 1989.
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Album SuccessThe album "Big Game", where the song "Cry for Freedom" can be found, peaked at number 19 on The Billboard 200 charts.
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Message ConveyedLyrically, "Cry for Freedom" is a powerful social commentary song, dealing with issues of war and peace. It advocates for freedom and equality, reflecting the band's concern with social and political issues.
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Song StyleThe song beautifully combines heavy guitar riffs with melodic harmonies typical of the 80s' glam metal style, while incorporating influences from classic rock.
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Band's LineupThe lineup of White Lion during the recording of "Cry for Freedom" included Mike Tramp on vocals, Vito Bratta on guitar, James Lomenzo on bass, and Greg D'Angelo on drums.
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Critic ReceptionThe band earned critical acclaim for the depth and maturity of their songwriting in "Cry for Freedom", which stood apart from the stereotypical hair metal music of the 80s.
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Live Performance"Cry for Freedom" became a centerpiece in live performances with its powerful message resonating with audiences.
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Co-WrittenThe song was co-written by lead singer Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta, the main songwriting duo of the band.
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Album Themes"Big Game", the album that contained "Cry for Freedom", is known for its thematic diversity, exploring a range of topics from love and heartbreak to social and political issues.
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Band's PopularityDespite the band's break-up in the early 90s, "Cry for Freedom" remains a fan favorite and testament to White Lion's unique blend of melodic hard rock and socially conscious lyrics.
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