Free Lyrics
They’ll never know just who you are
But they can’t turn your bright star dark
They'll try to hold your spirit down
Couldn't do it then, can't do it now
They'll try to tell you who to be
But they can't change the way you feel
[Pre-Chorus]
Can't tame a wild heart
You are free, free
[Chorus]
Free as the grass that's right under your feet
Free as the sky underneath your wings
Free as the wind and the river flowin' to the sea
Free as the feelin' they can't take from you
No walls can keep your heart from your dream
Free as just knowing that you were born to
To be free (Free), free (Free)
[Verse 2]
They'll try to tell you where to go
Try to put chains around your soul
But they could never hold you back
'Cause you wеre built too strong for that
Can't tame a wild heart
[Chorus]
Free as thе grass that's right under your feet
Free as the sky underneath your wings
Free as the wind and the river flowin' to the sea
Free (Free)
[Bridge]
Oh, no one's ever putting out that fire inside
Feelin' free's the only way you feel alive
With the wind at your back, running fast and free
[Chorus]
Free as the grass that's right under your feet
Free as the sky underneath your wings
Free as the wind and the river flowin' to the sea
Free as the feelin' they can't take from you
No walls can keep your heart from your dream
Free as just knowing that you were born to
To be free, yeah (Free), free, yeah (Free)
[Outro]
Free, free, free
Oh, free
About
“Free” is an original end-credit song for Disney’s August 2020 animated film, The One and Only Ivan, written by Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren and performed by Grammy-nominated singer Charlie Puth.
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An August 2020 Laughing Place article quotes writer, Diane Warren, saying:
I’m so proud to have written the song ‘Free’ for Thea Sharrock’s amazing movie, The One and Only Ivan. The theme of this movie deeply touched my heart and I hope my song deeply touches yours as well. Charlie Puth brought this song to life in a way nobody else could. It is a very special and meaningful song to me, and I hope it becomes one for you as well. I hope it makes you feel a little more free.
Charlie Puth also added:
It was very exciting to work on this movie and to collaborate with the incomparable Diane Warren on the song “Free.” I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we created together for this special film.
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