(Intro) (Verse 1) Where is the proof of the sacred words That you once shouted, oh ho? Where are the banners of the struggle you held yesterday? Where are the traces of that great love That you echoed out, oh ho? Where are they, friend? I wish to see them too. (Chorus) I long for freedom No matter how bitter, no matter how painful Even if my black eye turns blue. (Guitar riff) (Verse 2) Where is the sword of peace That you unsheathed, oh ho? Where has it vanished? Oh, where has it gone, my friend? (Bridge) I am willing to accompany you Through the hardship, through the silence If only you are not afraid of death. (Bridge) I am willing to follow behind you Through the storm, through the mist If only you do not lose your mind (become panicked). (Guitar long riff) (Verse 3 (Repeat of Verse 1)) Where is the proof of the sacred words That you once shouted, oh ho? Where are the banners of the struggle you held yesterday? Where are the traces of that great love That you echoed out, oh ho? Where are they, friend? I wish to see them too. (Verse Rap) (Beat drops heavy) Yo, where’s the fire that you used to hold? The stories you told, the dreams that were bold? Now the silence is deafening, the shadows are cold, Did you trade your soul for a pot of gold? You talked about banners, you talked about pride, But now when it’s raining, you’re looking to hide. I’m standing right here with the grit and the grime, Waiting for a leader to step for the time. See the bruise on my face? That’s a badge, not a scar, It shows how I fought and I’ve come this far. The road is a riot, the vision is blurred, But I’m still the echo of the truth that you heard! So if you’re ready to bleed, then give me the sign, Put your heart on the altar, put your life on the line. ‘Cause I’d rather be broken and finally free, Than a prisoner of fear for the world to see! (Transition back to Chorus) I long for freedom... (Chorus / Outro) I long for freedom No matter how bitter, no matter how painful Even if my black eye turns blue. I am willing to accompany you Through the hardship, through the silence If only you are not afraid of death. I am willing to follow behind you Through the storm, through the mist If only you do not lose your mind Na na Na na
