I know this is going to sound quite dramatic But twelve years a slave Now I'm finally on my way out My debt has been paid My keep has been earned The struggle has been real But now I can smile without a doubt There have been ups and downs And times I didn't even have a clue But now I can honestly say With my ******* in the air ***** I made it and ******* too The tears of joy flow from eyes The laugh of disbelief break free of its chains 2016 has finally come And there's my freedom dancing along