I’ve spent most of the day buried in a podcast, but I suppose it did something more than just offer entertainment; it actually got me up to clean my house because it felt weird to just sit on the couch and listen to something without actually doing anything else. Isn’t that weird? I mean, you don’t do anything when you watch television, but somehow listening to something is entirely different and it’s weird, at least for me, to be idle while listening.
I’d thought of the theme late last night and was going to schedule the post earlier today, but then I got pulled away and I’m just barely making it back down here to get it done. I suppose it’s probably cliche, what with the holiday coming up, but I figure it also lends itself well to the state of things right now. I would say it’s only here in the states, but that isn’t at all the case, and I believe this subject never gets weary, or at least it shouldn’t. Also, there are a ton of songs out there, so I’m thinking the only real issue will be picking just one.
So, the Song Lyric Sunday theme for this week is to post a song about freedom.
As always, you can go your own way and post a song that has nothing to do with the prompt. We’re all here sharing our love of music and lyrics, and most of all, having a great time!
If you would like to suggest a theme, I am open to suggestions. Please either pop it in the comments or send me an email at helenvahdati@yahoo.com.
Here are the “rules”:
- Post the lyrics to the song of your choice, whether it fits the theme or not
- Please try to include the songwriter(s) – it’s a good idea to give credit where credit is due and it’s honestly just a simple Google search
- Make sure you also credit the singer/band and provide a link to where you found the lyrics
- Link to the YouTube video, or pull it into your post so others can listen to the song
- Ping back to this post or my own Song Lyric Sunday post
- Read at least one other person’s blog so we can all share new and fantastic music and create amazing new blogging friends in the process
Feel free to use the Song Lyric Sunday badge by copying it into your post or add it to your site to show you are participating.
I’ve never been able to get into podcasts. Where do you find yours?
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Well, the ones I found the most fascinating were recommendations. It was as simple as going to the podcast app on my phone… I can’t remember if I had to download it or if it was already on my phone. Then I just searched for the name. I think you can also listen to them online, directly from their websites.
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What’s the name of the app?
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It’s literally “Podcasts”. 😊 The one I’m listening to now is called Up and Vanished and the other one was Serial, which had two seasons.
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Awesome. Haha. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Of course! Good luck!!
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Appropriate theme for this time of year, or any time, and pretty much anywhere in the world. Especially, like you said, how things are right now.
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I completely agree. 😊
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Happy 4th of July! If you are celebrating the holiday here in the US, I wish you fun, food, and freedom to enjoy the day. 🙂
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Happy 4th of July to you as well! Thank you!
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I shared the theme with my son and this was the first song he though of. I am not a big fan of Overkill, but when I read the lyrics I was reminded of the project I am working on at work, WWII. It has been my privilege to interview WWII veterans and the men and women who grew up during this time. It was truly a time where Americans came together for a common purpose, and everyone was effected by this war. This was a time where people came together to fight for freedom, and I believe we owe a debt of gratitude to these men and women. This is where my thoughts go when I think of freedom because “Together we are bound, a common bound in freedom.”
Written by Robert Wayne Gustafson; Carlo Verni; Lee J Kundrat; Joseph Ellsworth Robert from Metro lyrics Published by UNIVERSAL MUSIC-CAREERS
From the islands to the cities, from the ports into the sea
We are strong, we will always be
Blazing through the wreckage, burning all we see
The life we lead committed to be free
Our union is a fortress
Together we are bound
A common bound in freedom and in sound
So raise your voices high
For miles around to hear
Let them know we are drawing near
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
A peaceful co-existence is dropping out of sight
So band together, together we will fight
Blasting the resistance, marching to the top
They started this, we say when it stops
Strike fear within their hearts
Strike down those in your way
Let them know that we live today
They throw us into flames
Did not hear our cries
But now, from the ashes we arise
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
In union we stand
As they blaze across the land
In union we make a final stand
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I love the lyrics, but the band, not so much. 😏 I don’t mind 80s hair bands, but I wasn’t sold on the singer’s voice. The message is lovely though. Thank you for sharing!
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