She told the story I listened with my eyes closed So sad but so true She whispered softly I asked her why she did so She knew that I knew She was a skater The ice was her second home The country's finest Everyone could see She had a plan To break across the border Instead of waiting for The powers that be Cry freedom, sweet freedom Tell the whole world To get ready Cry freedom, sweet freedom Tell the whole world That we're ready She said goodnight But just as I was leaving A black car came into view And waiting there They could hear me breathing They knew that I knew, cry freedom Insane questions They asked me what did I know So strange, they let me go But more they try The stronger our love grows I know that I know, cry freedom Cry freedom, sweet freedom ...