Everybody's trying to tell me something All about the way to live my life I don't wanna be nobody's prisoner Jaded sittin' on a couch until I die Trying desperately to be somebody An independent personality They're not exactly rolling the red carpet I've learned I have to fight to be free Chorus: I just wanna be Free to be a woman Free to do what I choose Free to feel the way I want And change my attitude Free to be a woman Free to have a plan Free to find the best in life And be all that I can And the bass goes: I don't want no artifical sweetness Not looking for a man to feed me lines If you want to check out my body First, just show an interest in my mind (Chorus:) You better listen to the bass Play those funky keys We're going to get a little funky Oh, funky Oh, Freedom Oh, funky Living's about giving Never sacrifice When it comes to your freedom Live free or die Chorus: I just wanna be