The follow-up revolves around its precursor’s outro, particularly the line sung by 070 Shake:
"And nothing hurts anymore, I feel kinda free…"
The track opens with a quote by renowned activist and Black Nationalist Marcus Garvey, from a 1924 interview regarding charges of mail fraud and political persecution. Kanye and Cudi reinforce a message of self-mastery by transcending the constant criticism of others and defying boundaries set by society.
In October 2018, Kanye and Def Jam Records submitted the track for consideration in the Rock category of the 2019 Grammys, for both ‘Best Rock Song’ and ‘Best Rock Performance.’
In March of 2019 it was reported that the trio were being sued over the song.
"K$G! Out now 🙏🏾! Happy b day to my brother Ye 🙌🏾 and thank u for everything g! To anyone that’s been paying attention to my recent interviews , I’ve been saying I wanted to do a song with @kidcudi this year! look at GOD! thankful and grateful for all these blessings . And happy to share them with u"
Ty Dolla $ign (via Instagram)
Freeee
Kids See Ghosts Lyrics
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Man in the full knowledge of himself is a superb and supreme creature of creation
When man becomes possessor of the knowledge of himself
He becomes the master of his environment
I don't, feel, pain anymore
Guess what, baby? I feel free
Scoop!
Guess what, baby? I feel free
I'm so complete anymore
Guess what, baby? I feel free
And you know damn well
I felt the chains on me locked in a cell
(You know I'm free, yeah) Ah!
You should quit your job to this
Hold up, that'll politic
Ooh, one day they hate you
Next day they love you
I'm still yellin', "Fuck you"
I could never trust (free)
I feel free, I feel free
I feel free
I don't feel pain anymore
Guess what, babe? I am free
Yeah, nothing hurts me anymore
Guess what, babe? I am free
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Feeling out of my past life
Died and came back twice
Now I'm free
I don't feel pain anymore
Hmm, guess what, babe? I am free
I feel free, I feel free
I feel free, I feel free
The opening lines of Kids See Ghosts' song Freeee express the idea that true knowledge of oneself and of life leads to a sense of supremacy and mastery over one's environment. The lyrics suggest that when we fully understand who we are, we become powerful beings who are no longer hindered by pain or external limitations. The repetition of the phrase "Guess what, baby? I feel free" throughout the song reinforces this message of liberation and empowerment.
The chorus of the song declares in no uncertain terms that the singer no longer feels pain and is completely free. The song seems to be about breaking free from the metaphorical chains that have held the singer back in the past, and embracing a new sense of freedom and possibility. The lines "I felt the chains on me locked in a cell" suggest that the singer has been imprisoned in some way, either physically or emotionally, and has finally found a way to escape.
The rest of the song contains references to political issues and the unpredictability of fame, but the central message remains the same: the singer feels free and is reveling in that newfound sense of liberation. Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "I feel free" underscores the power and freedom that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
May I say something to you to give you a true knowledge of yourself and life
Allow me to impart some wisdom that will help you understand who you are and the purpose of life
Man in the full knowledge of himself is a superb and supreme creature of creation
When a person understands themselves completely, they are the most magnificent and dominant of all created beings
When man becomes possessor of the knowledge of himself
Once a person gains complete knowledge of themselves
He becomes the master of his environment
They have the power to control their surroundings
I don't, feel, pain anymore
I am no longer burdened by suffering
Guess what, baby? I feel free
I have a sense of liberation and unbridled joy
Scoop!
An exclamation of excitement or achievement
Nothing hurts me anymore
I am impervious to physical and emotional pain
I'm so complete anymore
I have achieved an unshakable sense of wholeness
And you know damn well
This is an assertion that the listener is already aware of the following information
I felt the chains on me locked in a cell
I was trapped and restrained, unable to escape
(You know I'm free, yeah) Ah!
Confirmation that I have indeed experienced newfound freedom
You should quit your job to this
This music is so good, you should give up your career to listen to it
Hold up, that'll politic
An expression of hesitation to get involved in politics or controversies
Ooh, one day they hate you
Individuals may show animosity towards you on one day
Next day they love you
Those same people may show love and admiration the following day
I'm still yellin', "Fuck you"
I refuse to be swayed by others' opinions or attempts to control me
I could never trust (free)
Even though I'm free, I remain cautious and unable to trust others
Feeling out of my past life
Sensation of liberation and detachment from former ways of living
Died and came back twice
Metaphorical event of experiencing significant hardship and overcoming it twice
Now I'm free
I have achieved liberation and freedom
Hmm, guess what, babe? I am free
I am proudly and confidently stating that I am experiencing a sense of freedom
I feel free, I feel free
Repeating the statement that I feel liberated and free
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Clarke, Bryan Migal Attmore, Jeffrey Nath Bhasker, Kanye Omari West, Michael G. Dean, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Tyrone William Jr. Griffin, Corin Douglas Littler
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