2:54 PP & 4C ill 61% Learning activity 2.3: You say you want a revolution... Step 2: Analyze your song for meaning For the song you chose, complete Part 1 of the " Lyric analysis graphic organizer (for submission) When you have completed Part 1 of the analysis, think about what you still need to learn in order to understand the meaning of the song you chose. How will you proceed to gather this information? Step 3: Research your song The biographical context of the songwriter/artist and the historical/social context in which the song was written will affect your interpretation and understanding of the song. Learning Goals To gain some context: . research the songwriter/artist to learn more about him/her; and . research what inspired and influenced the song (gather information on a particular social issue or movement, how the lyrics refer to the issue/movement, and the current state of the issue/movement). You may find it helpful to revisit some of the social movements you explored in the Minds On. Record your research findings in Part 2 of your " Lyric analysis graphic organizer (for submission) As you research, it's a good idea to keep track of

2:54 W 9 3 ' K '12.." 61%- Wicked, my spirit inspired me, like yeah Open correctional gates in higher desert (Yeah) Open our mind as we cast away oppression (Yeah) Open the streets and watch our beliefs And when they carve my name inside the concrete I pray it forever reads Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Freedom! Freedom! Where are you? 'Cause I need freedom, too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hey! l'ma keep running 'Cause a winner don't quit on themselves What you want from me? Is it truth you seek? Oh, father, can you hear me? What you want from me? Is it truth you seek? Oh, father, can you hear me? Hear me out I had my ups and downs, but I always find the inner strength to pull myself up. I was served lemons, but I made lemonade Sing Freedom (Homecoming Live) on Musixmatch app I Submit Corrections Thanks to Taylor, Elayne Brady for correcting these lyrics. > Play Freedom '9) on Amazon Music Unlimited (ad)

2:54 E I? 8 ' K' 1? ..II 62%- Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Freedom! Freedom! Where are you? 'Cause I need freedom, too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hey! l'ma keep running 'Cause a winner don't quit on themselves Ten Hail Marys, | meditate for practice Channel 9 news tell me I'm movin' backwards Eight blocks left, death is around the corner Seven misleadin' statements 'bout my persona Six headlights wavin' in my direction (Come on) Five-O askin' me what's in my possession Yeah, I keep runnin', jump in the aqueducts Fire hydrants and hazardous Smoke alarms on the back of us But mama, don't cry for me, ride for me Try for me, live for me Breathe for me, sing for me Honestly guidin' me I could be more than I gotta be Stole from me, lied to me, nation hypocrisy Code on me, drive on me Wicked, my spirit inspired me, like yeah Open correctional gates in higher desert (Yeah) Open our mind as we cast away oppression (Yeah) Open the streets and watch our beliefs And when they carve my name inside the concrete I pray it forever reads Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Freedom! Freedom! Where are you? 'Cause I need freedom, too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hey! l'ma keep running 'Cause a winner don't quit on themselves

2:53 P P & . 46 ,Ill 62% Tryna rain, tryna rain on the thunder Tell the storm I'm new I'ma walk, I'ma march on the regular Painting white flags blue Lord, forgive me, I've been running Running blind in truth I'ma rain, I'ma rain on this bitter love Tell the sweet I'm new I'm telling these tears, "Go and fall away, fall away," oh May the last one burn into flames Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Yeah Freedom! Freedom! Where are you? Cause I need freedom, too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hey! I'ma keep running 'Cause a winner don't quit on themselves I'ma wade, I'ma wave through the waters Tell the tide, "Don't move" I'ma riot, I'ma riot through your borders Call me bulletproof Lord, forgive me, I've been runnin' Runnin' blind in truth I'ma wade, I'ma wave through your shallow love Tell the deep I'm new I'm telling these tears, "Go and fall away, fall away," oh May the last one burn into flames Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Freedom! Freedom! Where are you? 'Cause I need freedom, too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hev! I'ma keep running 000 K

2153393 ' Learning activity 2.3: You say you want a revolution... using the following six—phase research process to plan and complete your lyric analysis, and audio-visual presentation. Keep in mind thatjust as a DJ can move back and forth between sections of a record, you may need to move back and forth between phases of the research process. Press the tabs for an explanation of each phase. m Plan Research Create Improve Present Question (9 Learning Goals " I Question Formulate questions by determining what you already know. - Probe deeper about what you still need to know. ° What does this mean? ° Why does this happen?

2:53 93": ° Learning activity 2.3: You say you want a revolution... - What does this mean? ° Why does this happen? ° How can it be changed? Step 1: Choose a song Browse through the decades to sample the songs in the curated playlists. As you browse, ask yourself what you already know about these songs. What do you already know about the time periods these songs were written in? How do these songs relate to protest, resilience, and social change? Once you have listened to the audio previews and looked at the lyrics, pick one song to analyze. 1 9603 19703 1 9803 19903 m Freedom by Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar) (9 Learning Goals b 0:00/0:32 O - I19 SongLyrIcs We are the Halluci Nation by A Tribe Called Red (featuring John Trudell and Northern Voice) 0:00 0:16 ' I