Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free (Official Audio)

Official Audio for "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" by Nina Simone
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Lyrics:
I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
I wish I could break all the chains holding me
I wish I could say all the things that I should say
Say 'em loud, say 'em clear
For the whole round world to hear
I wish I could share all the love that's in my heart
Remove all the bars that keep us apart
I wish you could know what it means to be me
Then you'd see and agree
That every man should be free
I wish I could give all I'm longing to give
I wish I could live like I'm longing to live
I wish I could do all the things that I can do
Though I'm way overdue, I'd be starting anew
Well, I wish I could be like a bird in the sky
How sweet it would be if I found I could fly
Oh, I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea
And then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, yeah
Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, yeah
Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know
I'd know how it feels
I'd know how it feels to be free, yeah, yeah
Oh, I'd know how it feels
Yes, I'd know, I'd know how it feels
How it feels to be free, Lord, Lord, Lord, yeah
#NinaSimone #IWishIKnewHowItWouldFeeltoBeFree #SilkandSoul

[@expressyourself8000]

Dealing with Anxiety and Depression. This song hits different. Love to anyone dealing with Mental health issues.

[@kimwoodruff3793]

Sending you healing and prayers 🙏

[@expressyourself8000]

@@kimwoodruff3793 Thank you so much.

[@sebastiangruszczynski1610]

Here is maybe another one express Pastor T.L. Barrett & the Youth For Christ Choir - Nobody Knows

[@expressyourself8000]

@@sebastiangruszczynski1610 I really appreciate it. Thanks!.

[@dawsoncollett4503]

Me thank you so much !

[@muratcivelek8918]

I wish I knew how It would feel to be free I wish I could break All the chains holding me I wish I could say All the things that I should say Say 'em loud say 'em clear For the whole round world to hear I wish I could share All the love that's in my heart Remove all the bars That keep us apart I wish you could know What it means to be me Then you'd see and agree That every man should be free I wish I could give All I'm longin' to give I wish I could live Like I'm longin' to live I wish I could do All the things that I can do Though I'm way overdue I'd be starting anew. Well I wish I could be like a bird in the sky How sweet it would be If I found I could fly I'd soar to the sun And look down at the sea And I sing 'cause I know How it feels to be free

[@jazkhano9965]

Cool

[@cosmosremy8384]

Cool

[@briand.jackson4196]

I was a young man at the age of 25 years old, when I first heard this song. It was 1988, and I recall hearing it on a yearly Rev. Dr. MLK & Civil Rights documentary on the radio. I taped the program and I'd listened to the cassette in my newly bought '88 Stang. I did this every year on MLK Day until I passed it down to a younger brother in 2008. I'm 57 and many Blacks in the U.S. are yet to be free. It takes God. John 8:31-32. The answer is in Romans 10:9-10 for all men, especially Black men & women!

[@erdenetsetsegdamdinsuren1535]

Thanks

[@lizdrummond5068]

How apt this song is for 2020. Nina you must have known this year was coming x

[@michelleford5543]

I first heard this song about 6 years ago after having my 2nd daughter. I wept. I sung it at the top of my lungs and just bawled my eyes out. Every word pulls at your heart-especially as a woman of color. I didn't know the history behind why this song was written, but I wept. I listened to it over and over again for about 2 months. Who knew that in 1968 when this was written as a tribute to Dr. King's assassination that it would STILL be so relevant today? Let's keep fighting the fight for equality. March. Vote. Protest. Sing. Shout. Cry. Whatever it takes for mankind to reach equality.

[@InvestingForTomorrow24]

Hi Michelle, I'm a pianist too, though not trained at Juilliard, I've memorized the intro to this song. Now we've seen the out of date and shabby results of a stunted, bigoted leader in the Oval Office. Voted for Obama twice, then Hillary, who I told people was a vastly better choice, though I handed out signs and literature for Bernie. Let's pray for the repair of the last four long years of the republican wrecking machine. Do or die

[@michelleford5543]

@@InvestingForTomorrow24 I hear and agree with you, loud and clear! I applaud you for learning this!

[@tiffanywaldon4875]

Well this was written and recorded before he was assassinated. But yes, it is still truly relevant, and that’s sad.

[@razokmt1520]

no one is fighting.. never have been

[@MrMakingcake]

Big tears on every word

[@j.albuquerque9274]

Happy new years. This was my choice for first song I ever listen to in 2024.

[@e2my682]

Very good choice 👏

[@InvestingForTomorrow24]

I often play the intro, still a little tricky for my abilities, but so groovy I continue to work on it.

[@jeffybobby5022]

I relate with this song on severe down days with Endometriosis and Mental health I believe we all relate and have our own versions with this song. It is such a beautifully worded song ❤

[@Inletguy]

In 1974, I had a good friend who was Hendersonville NC’s first black police officer. Bill grew up in Tryon, NC near Nina’s childhood home. I recall a conversation about a black singer he knew from Tryon, Nina Simone. I wish I could have that conversation again and add about a hour to it. Another rare opportunity for a greater education lost.

[@urgirl.riri10]

Oh

[@Ayymin123]

Cried several times over this song.

[@flamingfalll]

She makes me mourn and dance at the same time.

[@elinannestad5320]

hey that is deep. Woah....... so right.

[@EmanChuks]

Word 🤌🏾

[@maryfitzpatrick9639]

That is so true, no one could have put it better. 👍💝

[@nicoleflores729]

Here in 2020 and Nina is more relevant than ever.

[@DavidSmith-ut7pf]

And ain't that a God damn shame

[@nellydoyley3815]

@@DavidSmith-ut7pf exactly

[@joanaleong9260]

She never stop being

[@michellekatz1023]

Also 2021

[@TheFlychicka]

Exactly! We still have work to do.

[@technocrat7930]

I can empathize so good with all of her songs. I'm gay and born in Germany but always have been seen as a Foreigner in Germany. I got bullied exprienced so much hatred but I never lost the good in my heart. Plus I was born into a Muslim familie.

[@jonnewman6332]

My mum requested this at her funeral as she died from brain and bone cancer. She was a great jazz lover, but her illness had taken much of her. She held my arm and said, "c'mon my boy, you know the tune from that film programme".

[@rima7286]

May her beautiful soul rest peacefully, I hope you’re doing well and this song brings back beautiful memories❤️

[@nightbirdflying7918]

I envy the birds. The closest I ever came to flying was the time I rode in the front seat of a helicopter. I told the pilot I didn't want to land and he said that's why he had been doing it for 40 years.

[@chriswarburtonbrown1566]

An incredible recording. Her version captures the anti-racist and feminist meanings, and the comments here show all the other chains she has inspired listeners to break free from. What a woman!

[@charlieroe8752]

This was the final song played at my Nana’s funeral yesterday. Don’t think I’ve ever heard it before, but I’m certain I’ll be hearing it a lot more from now. Rest In Peace Nan, I bloody love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@BradyBubbuhgum-fh4ny]

This song was written by nina in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. after his assassination

[@BradyBubbuhgum-fh4ny]

It's really cool that she chose this song

[@amberhasanaccount]

Sometimes I wish I was alive when Nina, Sam, Marvin & the Motown gang were in their prime and then I remember how hard it was for them and thus, it would be for me. Such beautiful, soulful music born from heartache and tragedy.

[@peterschulze491]

"...then you'd see and agree that Every Man should be free!" One of my favorite lines in any song! Ms. Simone gives me strength.

[@sharon18334]

I think Nina Simone is a poet, Singer, civil rights activist that should be remembered by the younger generation. Most people remember her music, poetry probably more than anyone from the past. Lots of people repeat her music and poems!!!

[@emilysboy7]

Just buried my 30 yr old nephew, killed by senseless violence. I have been playing this all day long think all he could have been!!! Love you Drew!!!

[@sakshijain6337]

Came here after Meghan mentioned this as one of her favorite songs. So glad she helped me stumble upon such a gem

[@ItsDJ901]

Same here

[@Capcoor]

Meghan McCain?

[@ItsDJ901]

@@Capcoor Duchess of Sussex

[@sakshijain6337]

@@Capcoor Markle

[@angeladumbuya1609]

Me too 2023

[@joannkelly7994]

One of my favorites by Miss Simone. Rest In Peace.

[@ivancossa4169]

Here we are 2024... Who else?

[@dang9277]

One of the greatest songs ever sung.

[@bambamm6496]

Yes!! One of my favorite songs ever. Despite being a cover. She didn't really cover this song. She brought its beauty to another level. RIP

[@JoshuaFazeli]

Say ‘em loud, say ‘em clear.

[@JK-xu6cj]

I don't think I've ever cried to a single song so many times

[@polpol1005]

why cry?

[@bonitasavage6723]

What a talented musician. Her voice penetrates my being. She sings from her soul, and she she takes her listeners on a journey with her. POWERFUL!

[@IrisG77]

I wish I could’ve seen her perform, I am sure it was transformative

[@polano232]

2020 and we still wish to be free

[@terrell27]

Kat Polanco it’s just sad 😭🖤✊🏾

[@tonymathew22]

Don't we all ✊🏾😌🇮🇳

[@sonjasmalley6042]

Thank you young people for carrying the load further, I knew Nina and felt Nina...Right On, I'm 70 years old..LOL

[@empathyempathy4]

imagine being nina and seeing this, breaks my heart g x

[@Twisterrz]

It’s so sad:(

[@clairecadoux471]

I am here because Stephen Fry is being interviewed on BBC Radio 2 and he stated he had first heard it sung By Hugh Laurie (House) and felt the strength. I have been so fortunate to listen live to Nina Simone at a small venue on Bleeker Street NYC in the late 1970s. very special moment to hear this live.

[@leonardstokes6036]

Just lost two schoolmates back to back in a span of two weeks, and this song kinda sets the tone because at least now they're free. I cried all I can cry but I'll cry tears of joy because they no longer suffer. Rest in peace Chris and Jerone.

[@DISTRUTTORE211]

this song is a REAL GOD'S GIFT. Ciao from the strangest Rome I've ever lived: the locked-down one! FORZA ITALIA🇮🇹

[@rowanross4783]

Francesco Capuano thinking of you from the Isle of Man

[@MartinBodi]

sii forte

[@arupsengupta2454]

@@rowanross4783 ❤

[@AdaDuzyol]

Despite all this history, there is something underlying and peaceful about the melody of this song. You can understand it from the intro...

[@aaronnickey6119]

A Great Song to uplift you! Proud to be Black

[@madelinesanders2972]

Nina Simone was such a phenomenal artist. Her voice brings forth such a poignant representation of the words in this song. I so love this.

[@polpol1005]

great voice yes

[@StephanieBartusis]

ever see her interview about how folks tried to keep her from getting her money?

[@tcwd1068]

How did I not know this song before! I was brought here by the harry and Meghan doc on Netflix where she mentions it! A Wonderful and beautiful song!

[@stungstung2424]

2022 Nina Simone will forever be relevant.

[@corndoggydogdog]

The record still moves spirits!

[@tankeeyab]

Thumbs up if you’re listening in 2019!

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

Such a beautiful song (thank you Billy Taylor). May the melody and its message live on for eternity.

[@luciana2640]

2020 babe x'D

[@sophiaquispe5919]

2021!!

[@carpediem4290]

Thanks Nina. All of us are a little more free now listening to you...

[@Creamicoo]

I found this song because an elder friend of mine been talking about it for years and we finally realized to search KZbin. Glad to hear it now

[@coppertopjohnson9782]

Beautiful. Thank you to the Duchess of Sussex for sharing this treasure with us. ❤

[@olaakinlade4362]

Went to see Nina Simone in 96 or 97. Make Hay while the sun shines. Sing. Be free. Silence is for when we are gone. 😊

[@dianejones718]

Meghan’s favorite song she said and that’s what brought me here. I wish her and Harry the best.

[@user-ny1wt4pl8p]

🤣🤣🤣me too

[@friedrichjaschke-graef1455]

ich weiß, wie es sich anfühlt, frei zu sein und trotzdem ist es immer wieder schön und berührend Nina Simone zuzuhören.

[@daisies53]

I love love love this. I think the late Barry Norman had it as his Signature tune for his film night programme which I loved. What a voice and a woman. Fabulous

[@toinanwachuku1869]

For all the protesters ........march on....

[@karenglawrence8123]

The price of Freedom is NEVER Cheap. There is a Price to pay on both sides. The Taker of One's Freedom And the Receiver

[@heathermcduffee7058]

this song is about personal truth, not politics.

[@jd7089]

Nicole Mmdu social injustices are very much Political..

[@heathermcduffee7058]

​@@jd7089 THIS SONG was about personal freedom of mind and soul, not social injustice. read the comment crybaby. yu know what actually is an injustice? ruining livelihoods, silencing opposition, and pushing people out of public domain on the basis of discrimination. that isn't just color. your heros are violating constitutional rights and the civil rights act. THIS SONG does not represent your political lunacy, and if anything, it objects to it. MLK wouldn't stand behind you radicals and you degrade the legacy of rosa parks. stop condoning violence. they don't deserve impunity. FRUITCAKE.

[@camilladyrefrank]

@@heathermcduffee7058 MLK was not anti-violence, babe. He was a socialist, and socialists believe in revolution.

[@lydiawashington6923]

Came here after Duchess Meghan mentioned this song. It is awesome.

[@claudiaa23]

Me too! Beautiful song. 🎶

[@tanzila127]

In the midst of reading the book 3 days of happiness by Sugaru Miaki and the character was humming to this song :)

[@leratofaithmagabane682]

The acrimony brought me here

[@dianeportugie1142]

same here

[@elliesciberras4346]

sameeee

[@positivevibes7137]

Having taste in music brought me.

[@vajirayapa1152]

Same :)

[@mbalishangase2342]

me too

[@maxkerkar7175]

Nina Simone was such a great artist i miss her very much

[@jazkhano9965]

Yes the BEST jazz musician

[@InvestingForTomorrow24]

A great American with a big heart and a message for us all.

[@notsure7404]

I. Cry. Every. Time.

[@josephanderson7237]

What a beautiful soulful song of longing to be free. No more suffering Gabe. You’re now whole and free.

[@mauromartin4591]

I wish someday I could say mama, papa, hermanos: -I'm gay. Dont stay away from me. I love you all. Im sorry. Please stay with me. I just need love

[@GallifreyanGinger]

You are not alone. And you are loved.

[@ayyyyele]

Je je je uu en

[@deansinclair9866]

God bless Mauro. You are loved within and without.

[@alexanderlane2861]

We're out here loving you, mauro. I hope you can find a community to knit around yourself.

[@saskiacornish7126]

You're very brave. God's speed. :)

[@jeffryhammel3035]

I cry when I hear these Nina songs. They inspire us. So glad they were captured on record.

[@andrewgratrix326]

Good stuff, innit 😊

[@Jack-xf1ip]

Even though my family is white, my mum has chosen this as the song she would like me to play at her funeral. It's so powerful in so many ways, regardless of race, and it makes me cry every time

[@theresachung703]

The wish for freedom is universal. And no one in life gets a free ride.

[@gabrielzavala9465]

yes, specially living under capitalism, we aren’t free yet 😢

[@razokmt1520]

regardless of race?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yall both some 🤡

[@dominicksebastien2254]

@@gabrielzavala9465 Capitalism IS the system that values freedom above all, certainly more than fascism and communism that can't stand the idea of free individuals

[@skekze]

@@dominicksebastien2254 yet the extremes are what's keeping the world in poverty.

[@sandrahunte9950]

I heard this song for the first time this evening at a Concert at a UMC and it was a most beautiful rendition, I love, love, love it! ❤

[@babayega1717]

..and I wish, I was alive in a time when I could thank you for this.

[@nfmarriott]

Discovered this gem in 2020 🙌

[@volkrovtheviking]

This song hits me. Still relevant even today!

[@darek4470]

🙌🙌🙌

[@brenda9410]

I love you ADOS. So much so❤

[@mime514]

For all the POC folks, you are wonderful, you deserve so much more than the way this racist society treats you. The fight isn't over yet. I wish nina was still alive so i could thank her for this song, which opened my eyes to see how the world isnt't the same for everyone.

[@no-money]

Understanding goes a long Way

[@consciousliving3978]

Just heard this today. Story of my life 😢😢😢😢❤

[@TheMonkeyBiscuits]

Damn I can feel the soul. I love this kind of music, OH LORDY LORD

[@tomjoad4551]

This song gets me everytime.

[@iamjustastranger9473]

In came across the song from a Novel 'Three Days of Happiness' by Sugaru Miaki. What about you guys?

[@sgtsniperlyfe3469]

This is the song has taught me a lot about a lot of things that we have overcome

[@aivlisa2344]

❤ Nina Simone's voice is the best medicine to sadness.

[@zanedavis1036]

i wish i could too

[@hschan5976]

Heard this song in Oct 2021 at the funeral of someone dear to me. Fast forward to early Dec 2022 I'm traveling in Greece and this song came up on Greek public radio. I got excited for a brief moment as if she was coming back to greet me. It was then I knew i had look it up and find the song. Thank you for uploading, and a big thank you to the gifted singer from the bygone era for creating such wonderful works of art that brings us comfort and peace in times of hardship.

[@thevalleyy]

C'est une triumphe !

[@SN2903]

Such a beautiful, soulful voice.

[@HauoliDad]

Here in 2022 - Rest in Power Ms. Simone!

[@CSAudio]

This week’s “Supreme” Court decisions put a whole new light on this song

[@sajateacher]

I wish I could give Ms. Simone a big hug and tell her she’s beautiful.

[@eCoArise]

This is Us (season 5, ep 13 Brotherly Love) brought me here, this song fit SO perfectly as an emotional ending to a powerful episode. Thank you once again, Ms Simone, for your beautiful voice!

[@marwray1]

So proud of Nina. My Daughters name of coarse. She has just graduated from Bath University. Absolutely wonderful Nina Simone is an. Icon. I love you Mam inspiration. 🥰🤩🗽🙌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😜🍷xxxxxx

[@narcowake]

Definitely on the funeral playlist

[@mariagentles1106]

Such bursts of JOY, RESILIENCE, and RESISTANCE!!

[@margaretforde3068]

I play this when words fail to express what my heart wants to say out loud !!

[@laciakaytulloch461]

This song is so painful to my heart #Acrimony

[@XCurvyBarbieX]

me too!!!!

[@rosalindlutfey6792]

Ditto...story of my life

[@elvirabegaj890]

Bellissima canzone. Intramontabile Nina.

[@StaffordshireTravelAdventures]

Remember it from the tv film series with barry norman.

[@julzhepburn3688]

Her Beautiful soul still shining through,,♥️🌄♾🎶

[@suzeem.1159]

How incredibly meaningful and relevant to all who are imprisoned by deep, deep pain. And the hope of one day being fully liberated.

[@jamieshows1564]

Beautiful, strong, soulful song. Nina Simone is goat.

[@sealaniclb]

Was 20 years old, living in abroad in England, on vacation in Jersey in the Channel Islands, heard Nina played on vinyl. No one like her since....saw her live in the 70's when she seemed to be struggling with some kind of addictiion. Onstage confused and incoherent. But her music was and is the most extradinary and moves way beyond the nearly fifty years since I first heard it.

[@juliciencia]

I am crying while listening to this song, really beautiful and powerful.

[@sweet_rxses5860]

THIS SONG IS PERFECTSION AMAZING GOOOOD ECCELANT EXCALENTO 😀😁😊😁 👋🏾👍🏾

[@MBison-vm6gq]

Goosebumps and a smile every time

[@sharinaross1865]

Everyone loves you now that your gone. May your original music live on.

[@racinerudder8531]

Just heard it just now and I love it❤❤

[@Neisha8686]

Beautiful she was

[@Tabby7]

I remember first hearing this song back in junior high school when Dr Billy Taylor and his Quartet played a guest concert there. I’ve never forgotten that song or that gentleman who introduced it to us then, black and white. It’s been running through my mind lately. And I didn’t know until now, that Nina Simone wrote it in memory of Dr King. Still as moving as ever. Rest in peace and power Dr King, Miss Simone, and Dr Taylor. Never forgotten.

[@sweet_rxses5860]

i wish i knew how it would feel to be free i wish i could break all the chains holding me i wish i could say all the thing's that i should say say'em loud say'em clear for the whole round world to hear i wish i could share all the love that's in my heart remove all the bar's that keep us apart i wish u could know what it mean's to be me then you'd see and agree that every man should be free i wish i could give like longin' to give i wish i could live like i'm longing to live i wish i could do all the things i can do and tho im way over due i'd be startin' a new well i wish i could be like a bird in the sky how sweet it would be if i found i could fly oh i'd soar tothe sun and look down at the sea then i'd sing cuz i know what it mean's to be free then i'd sing cuz i know what it mean's to be free yes i'd sing cuz i know what it mean's to me free

[@user-wx2dz8ph9k]

Nina made herself a leader by the songs she sang.

[@SPANKEESPANGLER]

RIP Barry Norman.

[@TaraIsTrans]

Just heard, today, on democracy now. listening again just releases so much emotion.

[@jessicameredith345]

She's a beautiful soul

[@ruthparkinson849]

How it resonates today in this now corrupt world. God bless us all.

[@swaggerguru]

I needed this today. 🕊