[Verse 1]
I'm taking my freedom,
Pulling it off the shelf,
Putting it on my chain,
Wear it around my neck,
I'm taking my freedom,
Putting it in my car,
Wherever I choose to go,
It will take me far,
 [bad word] 
I'm livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, [X3]
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden,
Livin' my life like it's golden, [X4]
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden,

[Verse 2]
I'm taking my own freedom
Putting it in my song,
Singing loud and strong,
Grooving all day long,
I'm taking my freedom,
Putting it in my stroll,
I'll be high-steppin' y'all,
Letting the joy unfold,
 [bad word] 

I'm holding on to my freedom,
Can't take it from me,
I was born into it, [bad word] naturally,
I'm [bad word] my own freedom,
Playing the god in me,
Representing his glory,
Hope he's proud of me,
 [bad word] 

[Bridge]
I'm living my life like its golden, golden, golden, golden, golden, golden, [X2]
 [bad word] 

[Jill Scott:]
Livin' my life like it's golden,
It really matters to me, Ohhh