I came upon a child of god, He was walking along the road And I asked him, where are you going And this he told me: 'I'm going on down to Yasgur's farm I'm going to join in a rock 'n' roll band I'm going to camp out on the land, I'm going to try an' get my soul free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A young person seeks freedom and community through music and nature.
- In plain terms
- A kid is going to join a rock band and camp to feel free.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek freedom through creativity and community.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does freedom mean to you?
- Where do you seek your soul?
Another view
Not all spiritual quests or musical pursuits lead to fulfillment.
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