Slim Thug's debut album, Already Platinum, was released on July 12, 2005. It features the singles "Like a Boss", "Three Kings", "I Ain't Heard Of That", and "Incredible Feeling". The album debuted at #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. His second album, Boss of All Bosses, was released in 2009.
Slim Thug has had some success with his mixtape releases. He has proclaimed himself the "Big Boss of the South", referring to the U.S. south, and the "Big Boss of the North", referring to North Houston, Texas, the neighborhood where he grew up.
As of July 22, 2005, he is dating Letoya Luckett, former member of Destiny's Child.
In 2005, he also appeared in a remix of the song "Luxurious" by Gwen Stefani, and Check On It by Beyoncé.
Slim says that his rap name comes from the fact that as a teenager, he was very tall and lanky before he filled out. He stands 6'6" tall. The Thug part comes from people's assumptions of him due to his braids and sunglasses.
Free
Slim Thug Lyrics
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[Chorus]
I don't need a lover
I don't need a family
I don't need a ballin' chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time no wide valentine
I wanna be free fallin' free ballin' on the top of the city lights callin' (on top)
Cuz I wanna be free I wanna be free
No marriage for me I'm cool to give a single life up I be a fool
Party all night (night) sleep all day (day)
Pack up and go when I wanna get away
This weekend N.Y. next L.A.
Then in Miami just to see the heat play
Settlin' down now nope not in my world why pick when I get all the pretty girls
I wanna be free and just do me welcome to the thug show it's a movie
A lot of groupies late nights and fun times no need to worry I be fine
[Chorus]
It's peace and quit when I wake up house clean no girl clothes or make-up
Smoke what I want turn the music base up oh you tired let me call another date up
Why you mad at me baby I ain't your man I'm what they call your homie lover friend
Late night hype when you feelin' lonely (lonely) but you never ever be the one and only
I'm gone all the time to focused on my grind to be on the road with your home on my mind
I live a life that ain't right for a wife too much temptation out here every night
[Chorus]
I do what I wanna do when I want to
See who I wanna see when I want to
Be where I wanna be when I want to
'Cause I'm free to do whatever I wanna do
And it feel good (good) yeah real good
No stress from my ex no more
I'm in the cool top?
Ride solo (holla) and I won't get locked down no more
[Chorus]
In "Free," Slim Thug expresses his desire for a single and carefree life. He doesn't want a wife or family, and he wants to be able to go wherever he wants, whenever he wants, without having to worry about anyone else's schedule. He values his freedom above all else, saying that he wants to be "free fallin' free ballin' on the top of the city lights callin'." He suggests that settling down and getting married is not for him, as he is happy to have the freedom to pursue any woman he wants without being tied down to any one person.
Throughout the song, Slim Thug emphasizes the benefits of being single - he can party all night, sleep all day, and make his own decisions without anyone else's input. He loves being able to travel and see the world, attending basketball games in Miami and going to New York and LA for fun. He doesn't want anyone to feel sorry for him, as he believes his life is exactly how he wants it to be.
One interesting thing to note about this song is that it samples the chorus of "I Wanna Be Free" by The Ohio Players. Additionally, it was featured in an episode of the TV show Entourage.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need a lover
I don’t require a romantic relationship with anyone
I don't need a family
I don’t need a family unit to make decisions for me
I don't need a ballin' chain here keepin' me
I don’t need the restrictions of a relationship holding me back
I don't need a bride time no wide valentine
I don’t need a traditional wedding or Valentine’s Day celebration
I wanna be free fallin' free ballin' on the top of the city lights callin' (on top)
I want to be free from obligations and constraints, enjoying parties and the excitement of city life
Don't feel sorry for me (don't feel sorry for me)
I’m content with my choices, please don’t pity me
Cuz I wanna be free I wanna be free
I desire freedom and independence
No marriage for me I'm cool to give a single life up I be a fool
I have no interest in getting married, and if I gave up my single life, I’d regret that decision
Party all night (night) sleep all day (day)
I enjoy nightlife and sleeping in
Pack up and go when I wanna get away
I want to have the freedom to travel and leave whenever I please
This weekend N.Y. next L.A.
I’m free to travel to different cities at my own leisure, moving from one place to another
Then in Miami just to see the heat play
I’m free to visit a different city to watch a basketball match
Settlin' down now nope not in my world why pick when I get all the pretty girls
I’m not interested in settling down because I have the opportunity to date multiple attractive women
I wanna be free and just do me welcome to the thug show it's a movie
I want to have the freedom to express myself and live my life as I please, without any judgment from society
A lot of groupies late nights and fun times no need to worry I be fine
I have a lot of female admirers, I enjoy my nights out, and there’s no need to worry about me
It's peace and quit when I wake up house clean no girl clothes or make-up
I wake up to a clean and quiet house, without the presence of a woman’s clothes or makeup
Smoke what I want turn the music base up oh you tired let me call another date up
I can smoke whatever I want and blast music loudly, and if one date is tired, I can call up someone else to hang out with
Why you mad at me baby I ain't your man I'm what they call your homie lover friend
I’m not your boyfriend, just someone you can hang out with, have sex with, and be friends with
Late night hype when you feelin' lonely (lonely) but you never ever be the one and only
Late at night, when my partner is missing me, they won’t be the only one thinking of me
I'm gone all the time to focused on my grind to be on the road with your home on my mind
I’m constantly working on my hustle and I don’t want to be thinking about a partner while I’m traveling for work
I live a life that ain't right for a wife too much temptation out here every night
I’m living a lifestyle that isn’t suitable for a wife since there are too many tempting opportunities for infidelity
I do what I wanna do when I want to
I have the freedom to do whatever I want, whenever I want
See who I wanna see when I want to
I can see anyone I want without any restrictions
Be where I wanna be when I want to
I can go anywhere I want without any obligations
'Cause I'm free to do whatever I wanna do
I have the freedom to do anything I want without anyone holding me back
And it feel good (good) yeah real good
It feels great to have this level of freedom and independence
No stress from my ex no more
I don’t have to deal with any stress from a former partner anymore
I'm in the cool top?
Not sure what this means as it's a bit unclear in the original lyrics. Might be related to car brands and models.
Ride solo (holla) and I won't get locked down no more
I prefer to be single and won’t be settling down anytime soon
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANNY GRAHAM, JUAN SALINAS, MATTHEW BAIR, OSCAR SALINAS, STAYVE THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BadMeetsEvilSaan
(I wanna be free)
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
I wanna be free fallin', free ballin'
On the top of the city lights callin'
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I wanna be free
I wanna be free
(I wanna be free, I wanna be free)
No marriage for me, I'm cool
To give a single life up, I be a fool
Party all night, sleep all day
Pack up and go when I wanna get away
This week N.Y., next L.A
Then in Miami just to see the heat play
Settlin' down now nope not in my world
Why pick when I get all the pretty girls?
I wanna be free and just do me
Welcome to the thug show, it's a movie
A lot of groupies, late nights and fun times
No need to worry, I'll be fine
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
I wanna be free fallin', free ballin'
On the top of the city lights callin'
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I wanna be free
I wanna be free
(I wanna be free, I gotta be free)
It's peace and quit when I wake up
House clean, no girl clothes or make-up
Smoke what I want, turn the music bass up
Oh, you tired, let me call another date up
Why you mad at me, baby, I ain't your man
I'm what they call your homie lover friend
Late night hype when you feelin' lonely
But you never ever be the one and only
I'm gone all the time, too focused on my grind
To be on the road with your home on my mind
I live a life that ain't right for a wife
Too much temptation out here every night
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
I wanna be free fallin', free ballin'
On the top of the city lights callin'
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I wanna be free
I wanna be free
(I wanna be free, I wanna be free)
I do what I wanna do when I want to
See who I wanna see when I want to
Be where I wanna be when I want to
'Cause I'm free to do whatever I wanna do
And it feel good, yeah, real good
No stress from my ex no more
I'm in the cool top, downright solo
And I won't get locked down no more
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
@BadMeetsEvilSaan
(I wanna be free)
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
I wanna be free fallin', free ballin'
On the top of the city lights callin'
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I wanna be free
I wanna be free
(I wanna be free, I wanna be free)
No marriage for me, I'm cool
To give a single life up, I be a fool
Party all night, sleep all day
Pack up and go when I wanna get away
This week N.Y., next L.A
Then in Miami just to see the heat play
Settlin' down now nope not in my world
Why pick when I get all the pretty girls?
I wanna be free and just do me
Welcome to the thug show, it's a movie
A lot of groupies, late nights and fun times
No need to worry, I'll be fine
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
I wanna be free fallin', free ballin'
On the top of the city lights callin'
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I wanna be free
I wanna be free
(I wanna be free, I gotta be free)
It's peace and quit when I wake up
House clean, no girl clothes or make-up
Smoke what I want, turn the music bass up
Oh, you tired, let me call another date up
Why you mad at me, baby, I ain't your man
I'm what they call your homie lover friend
Late night hype when you feelin' lonely
But you never ever be the one and only
I'm gone all the time, too focused on my grind
To be on the road with your home on my mind
I live a life that ain't right for a wife
Too much temptation out here every night
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
I wanna be free fallin', free ballin'
On the top of the city lights callin'
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I wanna be free
I wanna be free
(I wanna be free, I wanna be free)
I do what I wanna do when I want to
See who I wanna see when I want to
Be where I wanna be when I want to
'Cause I'm free to do whatever I wanna do
And it feel good, yeah, real good
No stress from my ex no more
I'm in the cool top, downright solo
And I won't get locked down no more
I don't need a lover, I don't need a family
I don't need a ball and chain here keepin' me
I don't need a bride time, no wide valentine
I don't need a heart that's stringin' me worldwide
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@sweetaction92
Powerful, amazing. Thanks to my cousin I discovered him! Loooove it!
@BigDad138
This couldn't explain how I feel any better.
@kutepink1
Wow never really had a reason to listen the lyrics but my EX sent this last month.....OKAY this my need to be my Anthem....🤣
@1CESI123
🤣lmao
@richardcastro166
Fucking love this CAT
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@advancedhealthcare6060
YAYYY I LUVS DIZ SONG🎤🎧🎵
@ms.babydoll7134
I Just wanna be FREEEEEEE
@vuhuynh1926
I WANNA BE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE