“FREEDOM DON’T COME EASY” BY GASOLINE LOLLIPOPS: A POWERFUL PROTEST ANTHEM FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY

Sometimes you’ve to pay the price for everything that will benefit everyone and it doesn’t come at a cheap price. Sacrifices have to be made, people have to stand together for a common reason and even to get people to support you is crazy but whatever it is, don’t give up and fight for Freedom. And this is what this track titled “Freedom Don’t Come Easy” by Gasoline Lollipops is about. Note that this is a song that is scheduled for release in June and trust me, I have had a sneak peak into the song and you don’t wanna miss this one. If you haven’t heard of Gasoline Lollipops then you must be living in a stone age. The way they craft their music, the genre mix and the way they sing is soo distinct and authentic to not notice and this song is no different.

Now this song Freedom Don’t Come Easy” is a touching poignant and impassioned anthem that talks about core of societal struggles in modern America. The way the song was carved around the injustice and oppression one faces growing up, and even what they face as adults makes it an interesting listening and one that resonates with the listener deeply. The way the song starts is beautiful and breathtaking with those familiar guitar strings modified with modern elements, then the vocals sitting on top of the beats and riding it with its intensity and drive, creating the perfect atmosphere of urgency to the matter at hand. The as the song goes on, you’re allowed to enjoy this country interludes from the guitars, soo intriguing, magnificent and impeccable. The lyrics then lay emphasis on disillusionment with the status quo, taking a bow at the notion that freedom is free for all but in actual fact, it’s not so. Those in power dictate the life of the ordinary, they inflict them with struggles, pain, injustice and racism coupled with police brutality that we face almost everyday. If the freedom they preach is indeed cheap and for everyone then why are people struggling? Why is equality not fot everyone but for the elites, of we don’t come together as a society and stand to our oppressor then we will continue to be plagued with struggles and neglect. Then as the song goes on you hear refrain “Freedom don’t come Easy” hinting at the forever never ending struggle for equality and injustice. Such a powerful anthem to boost people to fight for Freedom and what’s right. You can sense the resistance to be oppressed, the solidarity needed and the peace to fight together with references to historical figures like Woody Guthrie.

Well “Freedom Don’t Come Easy” by Gasoline Lollipops is a powerful modern-day protest anthem that bleeds the spirit of American folk tradition while talking about matters that needs attention. The song is unapologetic and has this furious drive that instill urgency into the listener to feel the pain of how injustice and oppression is destroying our society because of the greed for power by the elites. It’s a thought-provoking masterpiece that deserves your attention. So mark your calenders in June and wait for the release of this masterpiece by Gasoline Lollipops. ENJOY!!