Despite its upbeat tempo, the song was written as a "fight the power" anthem.
In the 2010s, the song found a new audience through fan-made adaptations: Freed From Desire (Gala) - Jon Kutner | Gala Freed From Desire Mp3 Д°ndir Dinle Mp3 Д°ndir Dur
It peaked at #2 in the UK, spending 14 weeks in the Top 75 and eventually reaching triple-platinum status. Despite its upbeat tempo, the song was written
The song has earned Platinum status in the UK and double-platinum in Italy and Belgium. A Second Life: Sports and Protests Despite its upbeat tempo
Gala wrote the lyrics while living in New York, observing the vast wealth gap between uptown elites and the happy, vibrant Senegalese dance community in Harlem.