Freedom Writers Lyrics
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[Sample (Speaking)]
“Jim, what do young people worship today? What do they hang onto? What do they believe in, what do they hope for?”
“I can't speak for, uh, young people, probably uh, my guess would be the things they always celebrated just kind of a joy of existence, self discovery, uh freedom, I think it's amazing.”
[Verse 1: Palermo Stone]
Young Vigilante, rappers gotta up the ante
You see I'm feeling antsy, something like I'm peeling panties
I'm getting close to blow
Cup runneth over, uh, four-leaf clover huh?
Naw this is God's will
Never been lost here, I've forged my own path
Now you do the math, don't get caught inside our cross hairs
Yea I've been exhausted, but I never lost it
Taking the long road, man y'all wonder what it cost him
Thousands to millions but I still feel awesome
Don't do this for a dollar, although I need it to progress
Bars hold weight, uplifting, y'all see my arm strength
Hooks, lines, and thinkers, I ain't fishing for no compliments
I'm just trying to save my audience, lyrical disarmament
So forth and so on again, they say I'm trying to play God again
I'm just a freedom writer, with the heart of ten, yeah
[Hook: Palermo Stone]
How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider
See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors
See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
[Verse 2: Dee-1]
I ran into a young man in his green and khaki school uniform
White ear buds, head phones on, headed home
To the Iberville Projects, where right across the street
I just left a meeting with the Mayor and Spike Lee
Trying to figure out a route to stop black on black killing
And value the life they living and escape mental prison
Meanwhile, lil' homie recognized my face (Dee-1!)
He called my name, ran across the street and then we embraced
He took a moment to tell me he was a fan
And about his future plans to be in the same position that I am
I said, 'Shorty, you know I went to school, right?'
He said, 'You graduated and taught middle school, too, right?
But I just saw your video on MTV 2, right?'
And honestly, that's what gave me the motivation to write
He said, 'Thank you,' then we parted ways
He just inspired the inspirer, that's why I'm giving praise
Dee-1
[Hook: Palermo Stone]
How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider
See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors
See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
[Verse 3: Palermo Stone]
Deep inside my mediation, seconds from detonation
I had a revelation, that I could possibly be the one to restore the nation
Or the generation, I'm getting sick of waiting, I must practice patience
Screaming 'F the world,' the F stands for Free
I'll stand for you, if you stand for me
Not gonna lie, my confidence be fleeting
But then I read the news, we are only human beings
We struggle in our bubble, we need something to believe in
I've scuffled with rebuttals, but I see your interest piquing
Quick come inside the huddle, I got something really subtle
R.A.R.E. Nation is the vessel, O.M.A.R. is the shuttle
We taking it to newer heights, trying to shine a newer light
Media's the medium, we trying to serve up food for thought
O.M.A.R you are not alone, R.A.R.E. Nation moved up on the block
Dee-1 and Palermo Stone, I promise you we got it locked
I promise you we got it locked
Dee-1 and Palermo Stone, we gonna take it to the top
[Hook: Palermo Stone]
How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider
See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors
See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
“Jim, what do young people worship today? What do they hang onto? What do they believe in, what do they hope for?”
“I can't speak for, uh, young people, probably uh, my guess would be the things they always celebrated just kind of a joy of existence, self discovery, uh freedom, I think it's amazing.”
[Verse 1: Palermo Stone]
Young Vigilante, rappers gotta up the ante
You see I'm feeling antsy, something like I'm peeling panties
I'm getting close to blow
Cup runneth over, uh, four-leaf clover huh?
Naw this is God's will
Never been lost here, I've forged my own path
Now you do the math, don't get caught inside our cross hairs
Yea I've been exhausted, but I never lost it
Taking the long road, man y'all wonder what it cost him
Thousands to millions but I still feel awesome
Don't do this for a dollar, although I need it to progress
Bars hold weight, uplifting, y'all see my arm strength
Hooks, lines, and thinkers, I ain't fishing for no compliments
I'm just trying to save my audience, lyrical disarmament
So forth and so on again, they say I'm trying to play God again
I'm just a freedom writer, with the heart of ten, yeah
[Hook: Palermo Stone]
How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider
See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors
See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
[Verse 2: Dee-1]
I ran into a young man in his green and khaki school uniform
White ear buds, head phones on, headed home
To the Iberville Projects, where right across the street
I just left a meeting with the Mayor and Spike Lee
Trying to figure out a route to stop black on black killing
And value the life they living and escape mental prison
Meanwhile, lil' homie recognized my face (Dee-1!)
He called my name, ran across the street and then we embraced
He took a moment to tell me he was a fan
And about his future plans to be in the same position that I am
I said, 'Shorty, you know I went to school, right?'
He said, 'You graduated and taught middle school, too, right?
But I just saw your video on MTV 2, right?'
And honestly, that's what gave me the motivation to write
He said, 'Thank you,' then we parted ways
He just inspired the inspirer, that's why I'm giving praise
Dee-1
[Hook: Palermo Stone]
How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider
See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors
See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
[Verse 3: Palermo Stone]
Deep inside my mediation, seconds from detonation
I had a revelation, that I could possibly be the one to restore the nation
Or the generation, I'm getting sick of waiting, I must practice patience
Screaming 'F the world,' the F stands for Free
I'll stand for you, if you stand for me
Not gonna lie, my confidence be fleeting
But then I read the news, we are only human beings
We struggle in our bubble, we need something to believe in
I've scuffled with rebuttals, but I see your interest piquing
Quick come inside the huddle, I got something really subtle
R.A.R.E. Nation is the vessel, O.M.A.R. is the shuttle
We taking it to newer heights, trying to shine a newer light
Media's the medium, we trying to serve up food for thought
O.M.A.R you are not alone, R.A.R.E. Nation moved up on the block
Dee-1 and Palermo Stone, I promise you we got it locked
I promise you we got it locked
Dee-1 and Palermo Stone, we gonna take it to the top
[Hook: Palermo Stone]
How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider
See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer
When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors
See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for
Freedom Writer