Free My Way

Jingle jangle, here's the jailer
Heaven's here right now on earth
Legal wrangle, holy papers
You gotta know your worth

I'm gonna free my way
Be my way
Wonder can you see me laughing in this place

Gotta be my way
Free my way
Wonder can you see me laughing in this place

Jingle jangle, here's the jailer
Heaven's here right now on earth

I'm gonna free my way
Be my way
Wonder can you see me laughing in this place

Gotta be my way
Free my way
Wonder can you see me laughing in this place

Thou shalt not bear false witness
Against thy neighbour
I was your neighbour
Now you're in danger

Lyrics by:
Brown

Available on:
Golden Greats (4.17)

Details:
This excellent song was penned in B Wing of Strangeways, and its cutting final verse, containing the Ninth Commandment, is perhaps directed towards the British Airways stewardess in his 'air rage' incident: "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." (Exodus 20: 16). Free My Way is preceded by a beautiful vocal evocative of The Beatles' 'Lovely Rita.' Ian desrcibed to The Universal his attempt to create a Victorian workhouse vibe, "with jailers listening to a string quartet while people are being sentenced." The song is a modern take on 'We Love You' by The Rolling Stones, which featured John Lennon and Paul McCartney on backing vocals. It was written after Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were arrested on drug charges stemming from a raid on Keith's house in Redlands, on 12th February 1967. The song was a 'thank you' message to the fans who had supported Jagger and Richards through their ordeal.

 

Mick Jagger under arrest in February 1967.

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