Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953), better known as Chaka Khan, and… Read Full Bio ↴Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953), better known as Chaka Khan, and frequently referred to as the "Queen of Funk", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus.

In 1964, at the age of 11, Khan formed her first musical group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters — neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and Andre Fisher to form Rufus.

Debuting in 1973 with a self-titled effort on the ABC label, Rufus was among the preeminent funk groups of the decade. Distinguished by Khan's dynamic vocals, the group earned half a dozen gold or platinum albums.

While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and solo, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".

Free Yourself
Chaka Khan Lyrics

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oh o
h oh oh oh oh
have free ur selfvshjsjzjuzyhshs
jeudhheuehdhdjjxidohsjh
jssuhdhdj
just a uenenbdhdud
hjzjdjdhdjdhdhudhd
jdjdjudjdjfjfhdjf

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hdjduenehyseb
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jdjsudjjdhdgdhrmdhdhdjisieidhdhhfhfjpwlewjkw
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ksiwkrjri
off my phone and

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Line by Line Meaning

oh o
Beginning of the song with an exclamation to grab listener's attention.

h oh oh oh oh
Repetition of 'oh' sound to create a catchy and engaging tune.

have free ur selfvshjsjzjuzyhshs
Encouragement to free oneself from any restrictions or limitations.

jeudhheuehdhdjjxidohsjh
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

jssuhdhdj
Repetition of sounds to maintain the rhythm of the song.

just a uenenbdhdud
Possible reference to how a life free from restrictions is only a step away.

hjzjdjdhdjdhdhudhd
Repetition of sounds to maintain the rhythm of the song.

jdjdjudjdjfjfhdjf
Repetition of sounds and letters to maintain the rhythm of the song.

mdkdjdjjjjsududjd
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

hdjduenehyseb
Possible reference to how freeing oneself requires overcoming obstacles or challenges.

kskbebbsmxuc
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

bbzhsieie
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

lqowllwlwlqlw
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

jsjduejebhe
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

jsjhshshshhshshdndb
Repetition of sounds and letters to maintain the rhythm of the song.

jdjsudjjdhdgdhrmdhdhdjisieidhdhhfhfjpwlewjkw
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

pwpehhdhfj
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

kfkfjfnvu
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

ksiwkrjri
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

off my phone and
Taking a break from technology or distractions and focusing on oneself.

jdjdjdjduud
Repetition of sounds to maintain the rhythm of the song.

nduydhdhd
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

jdusueueu
Repetition of sounds to maintain the rhythm of the song.

ieiidueieiejejdj
Pronunciation of sounds without any recognizable meaning in the context of the song.

iejudurjehej
Possible reference to how freeing oneself can lead to personal growth and development.

Writer(s): Warren John Mc Rae, Warren John Mcrae, Sami R. Mc Kinney, Denise Rich

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