Freedom takes courage and heroic effort,

Along with strength, and character always on alert

It isn't always a given, and fought for through the years,

It has touched on many emotions, our anger and fears.

Freedom takes strength and the will to fight,

What we know in our heart is a human right.

Freedom has color and history and war.

It has been bought by the rich, not given to the poor

Freedom is breathing fresh air, what nature sees,

The simple pleasures enjoyed by you and me.

Freedom is not being locked in a cage..

Like we do with our zoo animals on stage.

Freedom is a state in our mind we create,

Its not human beings locked down in a crate.

Freedom isn't free for others out there,

they live with the lie the government shares

Freedom is part of sea to shining sea,

If were willing to be heroes, we can be free.

It sometimes is about the sacrifices made.

Freedom's being unchained not used for a trade

If there is no other alternative,

Freedom can be in your mind how you live,

freedom is for heroes, thats me and it's you

Freedom is stars in a flag, red, white and blue.