Free
Ultra Naté
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Where did we go wrong Where did we lose our faith My brother is in need But can he depend on me Do you think if one of you tried Maybe you could find A better friend than any other If you gave more than you took Life could be so good Come on and try Now's the time 'Cause you're free To do what you want to do You've got to live your life Do what you want to do Are we all strangers Does anyone really care Down we're all the same Trying to hide our pain You think you can never trust another 'Cause they're all out to get ya We have to live in this world together If we open up our hearts Love can finally start Come on and try Now's the time 'Cause you're free To do what you want to do You've got to live your life Do what you want to do 'Cause you're free To do what you want to do You've got to live your life Do what you want to do When you're down and you're feeling bad Everybody has left you sad Feels like no one will pull you through It's your life whatcha gonna do Make that change, let's start today Get outta bed, get on your way Don't be scared your dream's right there You want it (you want it), reach for it 'Cause you're free To do what you want to do You've got to live your life Do what you want to do (You're free) Come on, you've got to live your life now Come on, you know that I want to do You've got to live your life and love your brother, yeah Whatcha gonna do when it's all over for you You've got to live your life and think about
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Written by: Lem Springsteen, Ultra Nate Wyche, John C Ciafone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Free" is a song by American recording artist Ultra Naté released on March 31, 1997.
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Album AssociationThe song is part of Ultra Naté's third studio album 'Situation: Critical' which arrived at the scene in 1998.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and the RPM Dance Chart in Canada.
- In the UK, the song reached number four and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.
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Genre"Free" is a house music song, featuring elements of dance-pop and disco.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics promote self-love and freedom. It became popular as a dance anthem in the LGBTQ+ community for its liberating message.
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BackgroundThe song was co-written by Ultra Naté, Lem Springsteen and John Ciafone while production was handled by Mood II Swing production duo Lem Springsteen and John Ciafone.
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Re-releases and Remixes"Free" has been remixed and re-released several times, most notably by British DJ duo Full Intention.
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Notable PerformanceUltra Naté performed "Free" live at the UK dance music festival Creamfields in 2000.
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Influence and LegacyThis song is considered a classic in the dance music genre and has influenced numerous other tracks in the genre.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Free" features Ultra Naté singing and dancing in different settings, including a rooftop and a nightclub. It was popular on music television networks like MTV and VH1.
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Recognition and AccoladesIn 2017, Billboard ranked "Free" as the third-best dance club song in its list of the 100 Greatest Billboard Dance Club Songs of All Time.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists and has been used in films, television shows, and commercials.
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