Michelle Williams - Free Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
(La la la la la, La la la la la)
(La la la la la, La la la la la)
Verse 1
I heard a story
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
Then they met a man who would hold the key
To erase the past
And change everything
Freed by his glory
Three different stories
And somehow I still see me
Chorus
When he speaks a word the chains are broken
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
Verse 2
How did I get here?
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?
But I met someone with that kind of love
And he held me close
And I'm completely freed by his glory
This is my story now
Chorus
When he speaks a word the chains are broken
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
Bridge
Do it today, cause yesterday is gone
But tomorrow the sun will shine again
Lord we need from you, your presence
To heal us, to heal us all. That is all
I don't know long you struggled this way
You don't have to any longer you can be changed
Desperate for someone to set you free
And I know that God will
Chorus
When he speaks a word the chains are broken
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
Outro
This one is free! (La la la la la)
This one is free! (La la la la la)
This one is free! (La la la la la)
Video
Deniece Williams - Free (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Michelle Williams’ 2014 release, "Free," from the album *Journey To Freedom*, stands as a powerful testament to liberation and the profound peace found in divine grace. This track doesn't just speak of freedom; it embodies the spiritual awakening that comes when one truly casts off the burdens of the past and embraces God’s unconditional love. The song’s core message resonates deeply with the scriptural truth found in John 8:36, where Jesus declares, "So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." Williams articulates this liberation not as a mere absence of external constraints, but as an internal transformation, a shedding of insecurities, fears, and past mistakes that can hold the soul captive.
The narrative woven through "Free" is one of overcoming, a journey from a place of feeling bound by one's own limitations and the world's expectations to experiencing the unburdened joy of God’s embrace. This aligns beautifully with the Apostle Paul’s encouragement in Galatians 5:1, which urges believers to "stand firm, and do not let yourselves be entangled again by a yoke of slavery." Williams’ rendering of this freedom is palpable, portraying a release from the mental and emotional chains that often keep us from fully living the abundant life Jesus promised. The song’s focus on this internal liberty speaks to the transformative power of faith, where true freedom is not earned but received through surrender. This is reminiscent of Romans 6:22, where it is said, "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become servants of righteousness, you have the fruit you need for holiness, and the final result is eternal life." The very essence of "Free" is an invitation to step into that God-given freedom, to recognize that our worth is not in our achievements or failures, but in the unchanging love and acceptance of our Creator. It’s a profound reminder that when we align ourselves with God’s will, we find the truest and most lasting form of liberation.