Writing for MusicSnake , Marissa Fitzgerald gave the song a very positive review , give it 4/5 stars and stating " ' Freedom ' is an awesome track with a feel-good vibe and a positive message . The lyrics are uplifting and promote living a happy life without restrictions or limitations . " '' Rolling Stone '' describes the track , " powerful , " as well as , " snappy , " and , " infectious , " while '' The Guardian '' describes it as , " socially conscious . " According to '' USA Today '' , " Williams may have found a song that captures the tenor of its time . " Williams performed the song on his international 2015 tour , including during his set at Glastonbury Festival 2015 on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday June 27 . Williams also performed this single at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards . Williams performed the song on '' The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon '' on Friday September 11 . Williams also performed the song with a full orchestra during a guest appearance at Hans Zimmer 's live set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday April 16 , 2016
2015 MTV Europe Music Awards
2015 MTV Europe Music Awards
Freedom (Pharrell Williams song)