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Oct 14, 2016 · Letter to the Free Lyrics: Southern leaves, southern trees we hung from / Barren souls, heroic songs unsung / Forgive them Father they know this knot is undone / Tied with the rope that my...
Dec 14, 2016 · Common Debuts ‘Letter to the Free’ Video From ’13th’ Documentary: Premiere. Common premieres his "Letter to the Free" video from the soundtrack for the '13th' documentary. By...
Sep 10, 2023 · The song “Letter to the Free” by Common is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of art that delves into important social and political issues. Released in 2016, the song was written for the critically acclaimed documentary “13th,” directed by Ava DuVernay.
- Ray Wood
Common’s “Letter To The Free” is a powerful and thought-provoking song that was written for Ava DuVernay’s documentary film, 13th. The lyrics of this song reflect the film’s theme, which explores the impact of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and its connection to mass incarceration and the prison industrial complex.