"Something For Nothing" by Rush is the song I decided to talk about this time. The reason I chose this song is because I believe it hits on a important point about freedom. Rush talks about the fact that just waiting for the "winds of change to sweep the clouds away" is not all we should do. The chorus tells us that you have to work for your liberty and freedom. "You cant have freedom for free." Yet, we feel that freedom is something we are entitled to because we are so accustomed to having it. We tend to forget that people have given their lives and fought long and hard for that freedom we take for granted. We have a responsibility to work to protect that freedom and pass it on to the generations to follow.
Waiting for the winds of change
To sweep the clouds away
Waiting for the rainbow's end
To cast its gold your way
Countless ways
You pass the days
Waiting for someone to call
And turn your world around
Looking for an answer
To the question you have found
Looking for
An open door
You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
You won't get wise
With the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be
What you own is your own kingdom
What you do is your own glory
What you love is your own power
What you live is your own story
In your head is the answer
Let it guide you along
Let your heart be the anchor
And the beat of your own song
You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
You won't get wise
With the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be
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