She has received recognition of her works in music, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, the Songwriters' Hall of Fame as well as the World Music Awards presenting her with the prestigious Legend Award. In 2012 and 2013, LaBelle embarked on the 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating her years in the music business.
I Wanna Be Free
Patti LaBelle Lyrics
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chors:i want to be free every minute of my life I wanna be the best I can be I want to be free in the days that lie ahead I'm gonna see all there is to see
I coming out of this another day is too long there's a life out there that my name is on thank you father for this serenity and blessing I'm rich because you walked with me.
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In Patti LaBelle's song "I Wanna Be Free," the songwriter expresses her desire to let go of her past struggles and take control of her life. In the first verse, the artist admits that she has been feeling sorry for herself for too long and has been too caught up in her own emotions to make a change. However, she has finally come to see the "light at rainbows," meaning that she has found hope and positivity in her life. She has discovered peace within herself and is ready to move forward.
The chorus reiterates her desire to be free and live her life to the fullest. She wants to be the best version of herself and experience all that life has to offer. In the second verse, the artist acknowledges that there is a whole world out there waiting for her, and she is ready to seize it. She offers a grateful prayer to God for giving her the strength to find peace and let go of her past struggles. She sees herself as rich because of the blessings that have been bestowed upon her.
In the bridge, the artist declares that there is nothing that can stop her now. She is determined to go all the way and take control of her life. She doesn't want anyone to hold her back or control her. Overall, the song is a declaration of freedom and the artist's determination to live her best life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been here too long feeling sorry for myself
I have been stuck in a negative mindset for a long time, constantly pitying myself.
I've been too upset to make the first step
I have been too overwhelmed with my emotions to take the first step towards progress.
but now I see the light at rainbows in finally
Finally, I see positivity and hope, like seeing a rainbow after a storm.
I found my peace within
I have achieved inner peace and contentment.
I wanna be free every minute of my life
I desire to be free every moment, without any limitations or restrictions.
I wanna be the best I can be
I want to reach my highest potential and be the best version of myself.
I want to be free in the days that lie ahead
I aspire to be free in the future and all the upcoming days.
I'm gonna see all there is to see
I am determined to explore and experience everything that life has to offer.
I coming out of this another day is too long
I am emerging from my negative mindset, as every day spent in it feels too prolonged.
there's a life out there that my name is on
I believe that there is a purpose and a life meant for me, waiting to be discovered.
thank you father for this serenity and blessing
I am grateful to God for granting me with peacefulness and blessings.
I'm rich because you walked with me.
I feel rich in blessings and gratefulness because God has always been with me.
there's nothing to stop me no one can block me
Nothing can obstruct or discourage me from achieving my goals.
I'm going all the way
I am determined to go all the way and reach my full potential.
don't want you to hold you can't control me.
I do not want anyone to hold me back or have control over me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATTI LABELLE, TYLER EMMITT PERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tosca tripp
Dairy of a mad woman was on today. Love this song! I AM free now for 3 years today from a crazy, obsessed man!
Willetta White
🙌🙏
Charlene Kimball
3years for me too. God is so Great 🙏🎚️
LilReeRee
4 years for me
Charlene Kimball
@LilReeRee Praise The Lord🤩🤩
Gail Stodghill
PATTY I cant do nothing but thank you for this song its helping me find myself deep within,,my heart is so heavy,tears all over the place its releases pain and make me feel so FREE!!!
The life of Ree
I was married for 19 years, and my ex husband took me thru somethings, and my heart was torn. because all I wanted was my family to stay together but I was forced to divorce him for me and our kids sanity. I looked at my daughter one day and asked her what do she see when she look at me and she said your free mama. She was only 10 or 11 at the time but she was right. I was free of all the lies, cheating, mental abuse and deception. therefore, when I watch this movie and hear this song I tear up, because it touch's my heart and soul in a way that I cant explain.
Taraya Johnson
The life of Ree going threw the same thing
Charlene Kimball
I was with a guy for 20 years. I lost my momma and I stayed in heck w him and his family. 3 years ago God brought me out of all that mess and now I love back in my hometown just me and my 2 dogs. Praise The Lord🙏🙏✝️✝️
C
The heart break women face when in love with a broken man is beyond explanation. I’m so happy for you