“Freedom” by Paul McCartney

This Paul McCartney classic is premised on the concept of enjoying one’s own freedom. Written on the back of the September 11 attacks of the United States, the writer appears to project a sense of reprisal.

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Paul McCartney's Freedom at Lyrics.org.

A sense of retaliation, fury and pain is particularly evident in the second verse when he talks about having a response to anyone who tries to strip away his freedom. The song is also a call to other victims, mainly those who had suffered through the attacks to stand together and fight for their right. He calls on them to fight to live freely without being oppressed by terrorism.

McCartney, who exclusively wrote this song, released it on November 5, 2001. It was a product of his 2001 album, Driving Rain. During the attacks, McCartney was waiting in a plane that was about to take off from the New York Airport. The song was produced by David Kahne.

September 11 Attacks and the Casualties

On September 11, 2001, American recorded one of its biggest disasters. The attack was masterminded by the Islamic group known as Al-Qaeda. The incident led to the death of 2,977 people alongside the 19 terrorists. Furthermore, 6,000 people were also reported to be injured.

The incident was a four coordinated attack by the terrorist group. The first two planes which flew from the northeastern side of the country went straight into the World Trade Center complex. Another plane also attacked the Pentagon. And the fourth one, which was heading to Washington, D.C, crashed into one of the fields in Pennsylvania.

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