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This song is about how the music industry corrupted Jim Morrison in his artistic freedom. He tried to free the minds of the people with his music. By understanding this song, you’ll understand why there was never a Studio Version of the Song
[Verse]
I was doing time in the universal mind
I was feeling fine
I was turning keys, I was setting people free
I was doing all right
Then you came along
With a suitcase and a song
Turned my head around
Now, I'm so alone
Just looking for a home
In every place I see
[Chorus 1]
I'm the freedom man
I'm the freedom man
I'm the freedom man
That's how lucky I am
[Verse]
I was doing time in the universal mind
I was feeling fine
I was turning keys, I was setting people free
I was doing all right
Then you came along
With a suitcase and a song
Turned my head around
Now, I'm so alone
Just looking for a home
In every place I see
[Bridge]
I'm the freedom man
[Instrumental break]
[Verse]
I was doing time in the universal mind
I was feeling fine
I was turning keys, I was setting people free
I was doing all right
Then you came along
With a suitcase and a song
Turned my head around
Now, I'm so alone
Just looking for a home
In every place I see
[Chorus 2]
I'm the freedom man
Yeah, that's how lucky I am
I'm the freedom man
I'm the freedom man
Universal Mind was written by Jim Morrison & Robby Krieger.
Universal Mind was produced by Paul A. Rothchild.
The Doors released Universal Mind on Mon Jul 20 1970.
Julian Casablancas: I’ve always loved the song “Universal Mind.” Did you guys ever record an album version of that song or is that just something you did live?
(Robby Krieger) I think we (originally) did it as part of “Celebration of Lizard,” is that right Ray?
(Ray Manzarek) Fuck, I don’t know man...