Loggins was born in Everett, Washington and is the youngest of three brothers. His mother was Lina (née Massie), a homemaker, and his father, Robert George Loggins, was a salesman. They lived in Detroit and Seattle before settling in Alhambra, California. Loggins attended San Gabriel Mission High School, graduating in 1966. He formed a band called the Second Helping that released three singles during 1968 and 1969 on Viva Records. Greg Shaw described the efforts as "excellent punky folk-pop records" that were written by Loggins who was likely to be the bandleader and singer as well; Shaw included "Let Me In" on both Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 and the Pebbles, Volume 9 CD.
Loggins had a short gig playing guitar for the New Improved Electric Prunes in 1969 before writing four songs for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which were included in their Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy album. During his early twenties, he was part of the band Gator Creek with Mike Deasy. An early version of "Danny's Song" (later recorded by Loggins and Messina and a No. 7 Hot 100 hit for Anne Murray in 1973) was included in a record on Mercury Records.
Loggins appears in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V playing himself as the host of an in-game radio station called Los Santos Rock Radio. He also lends the songs "Danger Zone" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", and sings station jingles.
In 2014, Loggins appeared as himself in the episode "Baby Shower" of the fifth season of the animated comedy series Archer. His song "Danger Zone" had been a recurring joke in the show. At the end of the episode and during the credits, Loggins also performs a country version of "Danger Zone" as a duet with the character of Cherlene. Loggins stated in a later interview that his in-show nickname 'K-Log' is a complete creation of the show, stating, "It was always a joke. That's why it works, because it's so absurd.
I'm Free
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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If there's anything worth my love, it's worth a fight
We only get one chance
But nothing ties our hands
You're what I want
Listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
Running away will never make you free
And nothing we sign is any kind of guarantee
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
Shaking the past, making my breaks
Taking control
That's what it takes
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here (I'm free)
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
You're what I want
Listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
The song "I'm Free" by Kenny Loggins is a powerful message about the vital importance of not letting fear hold you back from going after what you want in life. The singer's confidence and determination to fight for what he believes in are evident in every line. Looking into the eyes of the person he loves, he knows he's right that she's worth the fight. He acknowledges that we only get one chance, but he's not going to let that stop him. Despite the odds, there is nothing he wants that's out of reach.
The chorus's melody and "I'm free" repeated refrain emphasize the idea that only by fighting fear and holding onto love can you be truly free. Running away from problems or signing onto promises won't guarantee freedom. Instead, you have to take control of your life, shaking off the past and making your own breaks. The singer's declaration that he won't hold down his love interest emphasizes the idea that true love is never about control or power. It's a partnership where both parties are free to grow and pursue their goals together.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking into your eyes, I know I'm right
I am confident in our relationship and I am willing to fight for it
If there's anything worth my love, it's worth a fight
Love is worth fighting for and I will not give up easily
We only get one chance
Life is short and we need to make the most of it
But nothing ties our hands
We have the freedom of choice in our lives
You're what I want
I am committed to you and our relationship
Listen to me
I have something important to say and I want you to hear me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
I am determined and believe I can achieve anything I set my mind to
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Having faith in a higher power gives courage to overcome fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
Love is the reason for staying committed to a relationship
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My love for you is what gives me the strength to keep going
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
I am committed to you and our relationship
Running away will never make you free
Escaping from problems does not solve them
And nothing we sign is any kind of guarantee
Agreements are not always reliable and can be broken
I wanna hold you now
I desire physical affection and intimacy with you
I won't hold you down
I will not restrict or limit your freedom or potential
Shaking the past, making my breaks
Letting go of past mistakes and seizing opportunities for a better future
Taking control
Being in charge of my own life and making my own decisions
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Having faith in a higher power gives courage to overcome fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here (I'm free)
Love is the reason for staying committed to a relationship
I wanna hold you now
I desire physical affection and intimacy with you
You're what I want
I am committed to you and our relationship
Listen to me
I have something important to say and I want you to hear me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
I am determined and believe I can achieve anything I set my mind to
Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Having faith in a higher power gives courage to overcome fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
Love is the reason for staying committed to a relationship
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My love for you is what gives me the strength to keep going
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
I am committed to you and our relationship
Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Having faith in a higher power gives courage to overcome fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
Love is the reason for staying committed to a relationship
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My love for you is what gives me the strength to keep going
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
I am committed to you and our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Looking into your eyes
I know I'm right
If there's anything worth my love
It's worth a fight
We only get one chance
And nothing ties our hands
You're what I want, listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach (I'm free)
Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here (I'm free)
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
Running away will never make you free
And nothing we sign is any kind of guarantee
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
Shaking the past
Making my breaks
Taking control
That's what it takes (I'm free)
Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here (I'm free)
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
You're what I want, listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach (I'm free)
Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs (I'm free)
Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs (I'm free)
Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason
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Los Santos Rock Radio hosted by Kenny Loggins himself.
@bigbeegamingofficial4040
Wait Really No Way
@tonys_at_walgreens6481
@@bigbeegamingofficial4040 blew my mind too lol
@darknid158
@@bigbeegamingofficial4040 he literally says his name is Kenny Loggins
@cyberman4446
His voice sounds different
@darknid158
@@cyberman4446 not really LOL
@jasonk.6374
Despite all of his success, does anyone else feel that somehow Kenny Loggins is always going to be underrated?
@tatumtots6704
Completey agree! coming from a 25 year old lol
@aplus1080
Absolutely. I didn't even realize until a few years ago that he basically was the soundtrack of the 80s
@saleemrashad3202
@@aplus1080 ikr smh me too