I'm Free
Kenny Loggins Lyrics


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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
But 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
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

Overall Meaning

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@estellepoirier9923

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



All comments from YouTube:

@DarkspiritLyllianaTV

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

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@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

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