JOE’s Song Of The Day #625: State Lights – ‘Freedom’

The nostalgic video shows the journey of coming to terms with one's sexuality.

The lads are back with a brand new song, and it's a damn good one. 'Freedom' is an infectiously catchy song about moving on past heartbreak, which is depicted in the video. The video itself shows the band's frontman's relationship with a boy in his life through a series of flashbacks. Perhaps the most interesting part of the video is when we see a scene from Phil Lynott's video for 'Old Town', where a couple share a passionate kiss. 'Freedom' sees that same couple sharing a similar kiss 32 years later. The song itself has an 80s alt-rock sound to it, while also having a modern, catchy feel. The lead singer of the band, Shobsy, said that: "The video attempts to help others who may have experienced a similar struggle in their lives." Give the song a listen and give the video a watch. We guarantee that you'll be reminded of the Ireland of old, while also seeing how far we've come. Clip via State Lights If you like what you heard, head over to State Light's official Twitter page for more information on upcoming music and gigs.