Free
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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An go buy me some things I like
I saw some kicks up in the mall, that I just gotta be rocking
I love to rock them things I like
I'm no material guy, I just wanna look fly
Cool suits, dope boots doin' them things I like
'Cause when I get my gears straight
Them honey's gonna be shocking, shocking, yeah shocking yeah
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Call me a perfectionist
Addicted to immaculate
The hair right, shoes tight
Got to look the dress the part
With nothin' in my pocket
Got a catwalk for a closet
On my last lonely dollar
Lock me up before I hit the store
Wanna be like Midas
But my bank account is minus
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar
Need a genie in a bottle
Change a quarter to a hundred
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar bill
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
I wear it once
And I don't pop the tags
The next day I'ma bring it back
I'm at the store
Can't find nothin' cheaper than my credit score
My wallet's anorexic
Can I pay my rent the next month?
I can hear my name
Callin' from stilettos on display
Window shopping's overrated
If I see it, I'ma take it
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar
This Vogue is only paper
I can't wear the glossy pages
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar bill
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
I got some money in my pocket and I wanna go shopping (shopping)
And go buy me some things I like
I saw some kicks up in the mall that I just gotta be rockin' (rockin')
I love to rock them things I like
I'm no material guy, I just wanna look fly
Cool suits, dope boots doin' them things I like
'Cause when I get my gears straight
Them honey's gonna be shocking, shocking, yeah shocking yeah
I need to marry a man from Bel-Air
One rack, two rack ladies clear
I can feel the aircraft hangar
With my coat hangers
Bankrupt, it don't matter
Girls give the eye 'cause they so mad
I could look fresh in a potato sack
Need a overdraft, I'ma overdraft
If the bank man calls, just tell him
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
I'm free, free, free yeah
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't
Cost a thing
Oh, it don't cost a thing
Don't cost a thing
Yeah, oh oh oh
The song "Free" by Natalia Kills is a commentary on consumerism and the desperation to look good and have the latest fashion despite financial limitations. In the first verse, she sings about the desire to go shopping despite not having a lot of money, and wanting to buy things that she likes and will make her look fashionable. Although she claims that she is not a "material guy", she still wants to look good and be admired. The chorus repeats the word "free" multiple times, as a way of reinforcing the idea that even though she just spent all her money, she is still free to express herself fashion-wise. The second verse adds on to this concept of desperation, as she talks about being addicted to looking perfect and having to spend her last dollar on clothes to achieve that look. She also references the idea of window shopping and how it is overrated, as she will take anything she can if she sees it, highlighting her need to look good at any cost.
The bridge references her financial status, claiming that her "wallet's anorexic" and asking herself if she can pay rent the next month. She also talks about the desire to marry a man from Bel-Air, so she can become wealthy enough to buy whatever she wants. The song ends with the chorus repeating the word "free" and the phrase "Don't cost a thing", without any real resolution to the financial struggle she faces.
Overall, "Free" by Natalia Kills is a critique of the consumerist culture that governs fashion and the need to portray oneself as fashionable, despite the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
I got some money in my pocket and I wanna go shopping
I have some money that I want to spend on buying things I like
An go buy me some things I like
I'm going to buy some things I like
I saw some kicks up in the mall, that I just gotta be rockin'
I saw some shoes in the mall that I have to wear
I love to rock them things I like
I enjoy wearing the things that I buy and like
I'm no material guy, I just wanna look fly
I am not someone who cares about material things, I just want to look good
Cool suits, dope boots doin' them things I like
I like wearing cool suits and stylish boots
'Cause when I get my gears straight, them honey's gonna be shocking, shocking, yeah shocking yeah
When I dress well, people will be impressed and surprised
I'm free
I am free to be myself and do what I want
I just spent all my money
I have spent all the money that I had
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
I wear my clothes and accessories with confidence and make it seem like they didn't cost anything
Burned a hole in my pocket
I spent all my money and have none left
Call me a perfectionist
I am very critical of myself and strive for perfection
Addicted to immaculate
I am obsessed with being perfect and looking immaculate
The hair right, shoes tight, got to look the dress the part
I focus on every little detail of my appearance and need to look the part
With nothin' in my pocket, got a catwalk for a closet
I may have no money left, but my closet is full of fashionable clothes
On my last lonely dollar, lock me up before I hit the store
Even though I have very little money left, I still have a strong urge to shop
Wanna be like Midas, but my bank account is minus
I want to have everything and be like Midas, but I have no money in my bank account
Gotta stretch that dollar bill, stretch that dollar, need a genie in a bottle, change a quarter to a hundred
I need to save money and try to make it go further, and it would be great to have a genie who could magically multiply my money
I wear it once, and I don't pop the tags, the next day I'ma bring it back
I wear my clothes once and then return them to the store the next day
I'm at the store, can't find nothin' cheaper than my credit score
I am shopping for cheap clothes, but they are still more expensive than what I can afford based on my credit score
My wallet's anorexic, can I pay my rent the next month?
My wallet is empty, and I am not sure if I will be able to pay my rent next month
I can hear my name callin' from stilettos on display
I am tempted to buy stilettos, and they seem to be calling my name from their display in the store
Window shopping's overrated, if I see it, I'ma take it
Window shopping is not enough for me, and if I see something I like, I will take it
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
I am urging people to get their money out to spend on shopping
I need to marry a man from Bel-Air, one rack, two rack ladies clear
I want to marry a rich man from Bel-Air, and all the poor women should leave me alone
I can feel the aircraft hangar with my coat hangers, bankrupt, it don't matter
I have so many clothes that they could fill an aircraft hangar, and even if I go bankrupt, it doesn't matter
Girls give the eye 'cause they so mad, I could look fresh in a potato sack
Girls are envious of me because I always look good, and I could even make a potato sack look fashionable
Need an overdraft, I'ma overdraft, if the bank man calls, just tell him
I need to overdraft to satisfy my shopping cravings, and if the bank contacts me, I will pretend like everything is fine
This Vogue is only paper, I can't wear the glossy pages
I read Vogue magazine, but I can't wear the clothes in the magazine since they are not within my budget
I'm free, free, free yeah
I feel free and liberated to do what I want, despite my financial constraints
Oh, it don't cost a thing, don't cost a thing
I try to make everything seem like it is cheap or that it doesn't cost anything, even though it does
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TEDDY NATALIA NOEMI SINCLAIR, JEFFREY BHASKER, WILL ADAMS, SCOTT RAMON SEGURO MESCUDI, ERNEST DION WILSON
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Javo Arias
I got some money in my pocket and I wanna go shopping
An go buy me some things I like
I saw some kicks up in the mall, that I just gotta be rocking
I love to rock them things I like
I'm no material guy, I just wanna look fly
Cool suits, dope boots doin' them things I like
'Cause when I get my gears straight
Them honey's gonna be shocking, shocking, yeah shocking yeah
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Call me a perfectionist
Addicted to immaculate
The hair right, shoes tight
Got to look the dress the part
With nothin' in my pocket
Got a catwalk for a closet
On my last lonely dollar
Lock me up before I hit the store
Wanna be like Midas
But my bank account is minus
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar
Need a genie in a bottle
Change a quarter to a hundred
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar bill
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
I wear it once
And I don't pop the tags
The next day I'ma bring it back
I'm at the store
Can't find nothin' cheaper than my credit score
My wallet's anorexic
Can I pay my rent the next month?
I can hear my name
Callin' from stilettos on display
Window shopping's overrated
If I see it, I'ma take it
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar
This Vogue is only paper
I can't wear the glossy pages
Gotta stretch that dollar bill
Stretch that dollar bill
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
I got some money in my pocket and I wanna go shopping (shopping)
And go buy me some things I like
I saw some kicks up in the mall that I just gotta be rockin' (rockin')
I love to rock them things I like
I'm no material guy, I just wanna look fly
Cool suits, dope boots doin' them things I like
'Cause when I get my gears straight
Them honey's gonna be shocking, shocking, yeah shocking yeah
I need to marry a man from Bel-Air
One rack, two rack ladies clear
I can feel the aircraft hangar
With my coat hangers
Bankrupt, it don't matter
Girls give the eye 'cause they so mad
I could look fresh in a potato sack
Need a overdraft, I'ma overdraft
If the bank man calls, just tell him
I'm free
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Free
Burned a hole in my pocket
But I rocked that like it don't cost a thing
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha twenties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
Get'cha five's, get'cha ten's, get'cha fifties out
I'm free, free, free yeah
I just spent all my money
But I rocked that like it don't
Cost a thing
Oh, it don't cost a thing
Don't cost a thing
Yeah, oh oh oh
Gabriel LC
Honestly, one of the most underrated pop songs ever, like literally.
rightwerk
Her whole discography is underrated. Girl gave us two of the best pop albums of the decade then her name was ruined forever 😭😭 I will never not be mad about it. The Cruel Youth EP is great too.
Quinn Ritiqal
@rightwerk to be fair, she ruined her own name, but still it's a shame
Sherminator
@Quinn Ritiqal feminists did an awful work backing this supertalented girl up.. Simon Cowell does what she does all the time and never we just find it funny.
But yeah, i think her music is really great and she is still really good in cruel youth. People shouldnt judge her forever, we arent in that position only god is. Give the women a second chance musicindustry.
helloitsme
Flashback vibes! I remember this being one of my favorite songs back then and I haven't heard it in 8 years or so. And now it popped up in my recommendations after I listened to some other old songs. Damn, I forgot how much little 12 year old me loved that song! Glad I found it again!
Drazz RG
This was my pregame song when I turned 18! (Legal drinking age where I live) So good. Still!
Lqzec Music
i love old songs... and this song ❤
Gabriel LC
It's almost been 7 years and I still love this song! 😍❤
Lady Gaga
Gabriel LC me 2 I’m addicted to this song
Ralph Luis
Saaamee me too i still love these despite of what happens in her career 💖