Freedom at 21
Jack White
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(Yeah) Cut off the balls of my feet Made me walk on salt Take me down to the police Charge me with assault Smile on her face She does what she wants to me That's right She don't care what kind of wounds she's inflicted on me She don't care what color bruises that she's leavin' on me 'Cause she's got freedom in the 21st century (Alright) (Listen) Two black gadgets in her hands All she thinks about No responsibility no guilt or morals Cloud her judgement Smile on her face She does what she damn well please (Right) And she don't care about the things people used to do And she don't care that what she does has an effect on you She's got freedom in the 21st century Cut off the balls of my feet (Cut off the balls of my feet) Make me walk on salt (Make me walk on salt) Take me down to the police (Take me down to the police)
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Written by: JACK WHITE
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"Freedom at 21" is a song by the American musician Jack White. He was a member of the rock bands The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather, and this song is part of his successful solo career.
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Album InformationThe song "Freedom at 21" is the third single from Jack White's debut solo album, "Blunderbuss", which was released in 2012.
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Song PerformanceNot only did "Freedom at 21" peak at number 28 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart, it also stayed on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Jack White himself. His production style is known for its raw energy and minimalistic approach.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Freedom at 21" was directed by Hype Williams, who has worked with numerous high-profile artists such as Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé.
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Video ThemeThe music video features a distinctive narrative that includes elements of a high-speed police chase and prison scenes with Jack White performing inside a jail cell.
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Extraordinary PromotionTo promote the single, Jack White and his record label Third Man Records launched 1,000 helium balloons containing flexi disc copies of "Freedom at 21" into the sky.
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Record AchievementThe balloon launch set a new world record for the most flexi disc records flown into space.-
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CollaboratorsGrammy-award-winning British musician, Adele, has covered "Freedom at 21" during her live performances, which contributed to its popularity.
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Inspirations"Freedom at 21" showcases Jack White's love for blues music, with influences from 1960s and 1970s rock apparent throughout the song.
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Critical ReceptionThis song has received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its heavy guitars, distorted vocals, and unique mix of blues and rock.
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