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Freedom of Speech

from Don't Be A Stranger by Maddy Rodriguez

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lyrics

Freedom of Speech
(Maddy Rodriguez, Mark Selby)

If I’m a joke,
If I’m a wannabe,
If I’m nothing but a nobody
I shouldn’t be worth your time

But you seem to put a lot of thought
Into judging me and finding ways
That you can punish me ‘cause I’m not as cool
As you and your snotty crowd

You laugh just to bring me to my knees
But darling, news flash, you won’t get to me

So you can shoot me down
Throw me out, I can take it
Say the words
Tell em’ now that I’m stupid
That’s just fine, if you feel small inside
Well you can spread it all
Over town, make it public,
Grab the mic, show them how much you love this
Criticizing me, you call it freedom of speech
I call it jealousy

You wanna hate,
Well then be my guest
But remember that it don’t impress
Anybody and it don’t change the fact

That I’ll go places, that you never thought I would
And you’ll stay nameless, hiding behind Facebook

CHORUS

I call it mean, but mostly insecurity,
‘Cause you know that in reality, I…

I’m a doer, you’re a watcher
I’m a lover, you’re a hater
I’ve failed and been defeated,
But also I’ve succeeded ‘cause I’ve tried,
And I’ve got pride

CHORUS

credits

from Don't Be A Stranger, released March 6, 2012
Written by Maddy Rodriguez and Mark Selby
Produced by Maddy Rodriguez and Johnny Simmen
Mixed by Johnny Simmen
Mastered by Phil Demetro

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Maddy Rodriguez Toronto, Ontario

Winner John Lennon Songwriting Contest - Seciont II Winner International Acoustic Music Awards. Winner UK Songwriting Contest. Finalist International Songwriting Competition (Nashville). Honorable Mention, USA Songwriting Competition.
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