Free
Destiny's Child Lyrics

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Expressing frustration and wanting to take action

Wait a minute, wait a minute
Pause for a moment to take a step back

I think I gotta take some time and clear my mind
Realizing the need for personal reflection and self-care

'Cause if I don't, I might scream
Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of losing control

Scream out loud in a little bit
Feeling the need to express pent-up emotions

I'ma tell you what I'm talking 'bout
About to speak on an important issue

If you know what I mean
Speaking to those who have had similar experiences

When you in love, you give your everything
Explaining the common pattern of sacrificing everything for love

(Tired of that happening, yeah)
Acknowledging the exhaustion and pain of this cycle

Ooh, this time it's for me
Deciding to prioritize oneself this time

But you been doing you, I'm gon' do me
Expressing the need for individuality and self-respect in a relationship

Ladies, help me sing it
Calling on other women to support and understand

You steady telling lies, I stirred it past a fire
Addressing the issue of dishonesty and past conflict

While I kept denying the truth
Admitting to denial and not wanting to see the reality of the situation

You're always here and there, finally, I don't care
Realizing the inconsistency and unreliability of the partner

I'ma keep it real with you
Taking responsibility for being truthful and honest

Ain't no feeling like being free
Expressing the liberation and relief of finally leaving toxic situations

When your mind's made up
When one is clear on their decision

And your heart's in the right place (yeah)
When one is acting in their best interest

When you done all you could
When one has given their all

But what's misunderstood (it's all good, it's all good)
Acknowledging that sometimes things go wrong despite good intentions

I'm like an eagle set free
Feeling empowered and able to soar

And finally I'm looking out for me (I'm looking out for me)
Prioritizing oneself and personal needs

'Cause my mind's made up
Having a firm and confident decision

Hold 'em up, wait a second
Taking control of the situation

I gotta get something of my chest
Expressing the need to speak out and be heard

My happiness was your happiness
Acknowledging past self-neglect and putting others first

I lived and breathed
Describing the level of commitment to the partner's happiness

You and all your needs
Putting all focus on the partner's needs

Lemme speak, it's best I do what's best for me
Claiming agency and the need to prioritize personal wellbeing

Now ladies, ladies (ladies)
Calling out to other women again for solidarity

I've got my mind back
Reestablishment of control and focus

I've been there and done that (No looking back, no)
Acknowledging past experiences and moving forward

Nigga, you been doing you, I'm gon' do me
Asserting independence and self-respect

Time is of the essence and it's much too short
Recognizing the importance of time and not wanting to waste it

To waste another minute on you
Realizing that the current relationship is not worth the time and energy

While you steady tryna hide, I'm packing, saying bye
Making the decision to leave despite attempts to hide or manipulate the situation

I thought you were my dream come true
Reflecting on past beliefs and assumptions

No, no, no, no, get up out of here
Asserting the need to cut ties and leave

It feels so good to be free, yeah, yeah
Expressing gratitude and elation at newfound freedom

Can I get some loving? (Mm)
Asking for affection and care

Can I get some time? (Mm)
Asking for quality time and attention

Loving in the morning (yeah-yeah)
Expressing desire for affection and intimacy

And in the midnight hour (baby, baby, yeah)
Expressing desire for intimate moments with the partner

I gave you everything you wanted (oh, wanted, yeah)
Reflecting on past efforts to please the partner

I gave you everything you needed (mm)
Reflecting on past efforts to satisfy the partner's needs

But you just didn't do right (no, no)
Acknowledging the partner's mistreatment or lack of effort

So baby, now I'm leaving
Affirming the decision to proceed with the breakup

And your heart's in the right place, yeah
Acknowledging that the partner may have had good intentions

But what's misunderstood (I cater to my man, baby, cater to me)
Asserting that personal needs and desires must also be respected

Ain't no feeling like being free (take me out some time)
Reiterating the joy and liberation of newfound freedom

I'm like an eagle set free (give me my quality time)
Reiterating the feeling of empowerment and independence

And finally I'm looking out for me (it's time you think about my needs)
Prioritizing personal needs and desires above the partner's

'Cause my mind's made up (you been doin' you)
Reaffirming the clear and confident decision to prioritize oneself

I'm gon' do me, I'm free, yeah
Asserting oneself and embracing newfound personal freedom

Hahaha
Expressing relief, joy, and confidence