Free

Repetitive la la la sounds, possibly indicating a carefree or joyful atmosphere.

(La la la la la, la la la la la)

Introduction of three different women with varying life experiences – one unworthy, one thirsty, and one trying to overcome pain.

Somebody told me of three different women

Long ago

One wasn't worthy

One was just thirsty

One had tried everything to stop all the hurting

Reference to a man holding the key to change and erase the past; the singer sees herself in these stories.

To erase the past and change everything

Freed by his glory, three different stories

And somehow I still see me

Emphasis on the liberating power of the man's words, connecting to the biblical idea that the son sets free.

And she who the son sets free, she's free indeed (she's free indeed)

Expression of the singer's desire to be free and the affirmation that she is indeed free through the man's influence.

Standing on your word, my arms wide open

And she who the son sets free, is free indeed (she's free indeed)

Now I am free, free me

Questions about the journey and struggles, expressing difficulty in letting go and forgiving someone who caused damage.

Where did I lose it?

I'm having trouble letting go

It's hard to forget him

He's done so much damage

How can I forgive him now?

Introduction of a figure with transformative love, bringing freedom and becoming the singer's story.

And he held me close

And I'm completely freed by his glory

This is my story now

Reiteration of the power of the man's words to break chains and provide freedom, emphasizing personal liberation.

And she who the son sets free, she's free indeed (she's free indeed)

But I want to be free, free me

Standing on your word, my arms wide open

And she who the son sets free, is free indeed (she's free indeed)

Now I am free, free me

Call to act today, emphasizing the transient nature of yesterday and the hope for healing and presence from a higher power.

But tomorrow the sun will shine again

Lord we need from you, your presence

To heal us all

That is all

Acknowledgment of struggles and the possibility of change through a higher force.

You don't have to any longer you can be changed

Desperate for someone to set you free

And I know the Lord will

Repetition of the theme of breaking chains through the man's words, reaffirming the singer's freedom.

And she who the son sets free, is free indeed (she's free indeed)

But I want to be free, free me

Standing on your word, my arms wide open

And she who the son sets free, is free indeed (she's free indeed)

Now I am free, free me

Repetition of the idea of being free, possibly suggesting a celebration or declaration of newfound freedom.

This one is free (la la la la la)

This one is free