Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “Freedom of Living” by Bob Luman
‘Freedom of Living’ is a reflective and introspective song which speaks to the importance of seizing life and living it to the fullest. The chorus, sung in the style of an old-time gospel hymn, emphasizes this theme with encouraging lyrics: “I believe I’m gonna take a chance on taking freedom of living so I can be free.” Here, Bob Luman calls listeners to act and to allow themselves to be liberated from their troubles and their fear of taking risks.
In the first verse, Bob sings of how his eyes have seen some of the greatest sights, but they’ve also seen life’s suffering too. He knows that life can be tough, but that is no excuse to simply sit back and “just drift away”. He calls his listeners to take a chance at seizing the freedom of living, a chance to live life to its fullest.
The second verse speaks to how freedom of living takes action. Bob notes that “so many paths are untried” but that “you got to try” them in order to have a sense of fulfillment. The line “some of ‘em might make you feel alive” emphasizes the joys of taking chances and the great lives we can lead if we simply try.
In the bridge, Bob calls listeners to keep faith in their journey, no matter how tough the roads may be.