Their follow-up album, Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade, yielded the hits "Get a Life" and "A Dream's a Dream," the latter featuring operatic vocals by Victoria Wilson-James. While their U.S. following declined somewhat following its release, Soul II Soul continued to have hits in the UK, including 1992's #4 single, "Joy."
Soul II Soul reached Volume 5 of their series for Virgin in 1995, then released 2 more albums for Island Records.
Free Again
Soul II Soul Lyrics
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Feeling free; releasing our inhibitions.
Time to get our groove back.
Well, memories, they flood the mind;
As the sun, it begins to shine.
Reminiscing on the days gone by;
Do you remember those happy times?
We'll just celebrate those happy years, taking time to unwind;
Just following your mind and leave your troubles behind.
Go in the power of the positive and higher thing
Feeling a desire to go drifting on a memory
Oh, anytime we can go there
Let our heart and soul be clear.
And if you follow your mind,
Your troubles disappear.
So good to be free again, to have a good time.
And I pray this feeling never ends, 'cause I feel alive.
So good to be free again.
Gotta go inside and release the other part of me.
Nowhere else for me to hide. Revelation of a mystery.
Oh, anytime we can go there
Let our heart and soul be clear.
And if you follow your mind,
Your troubles disappear.
So good to be free again, to have a good time.
And I pray this feeling never ends, 'cause I feel alive.
So good to be free again.
So good to be, so good to be free
Tomorrow will pass; that we all know.
And as each day comes, there's another one that goes, you know.
But ignorance is no shame; it's just blindness to the facts.
But believe, for ignoring it, you're to blame for turning your back.
So, make the right decision from, mm, a thousand voices;
Many that there are, but believe all the choices are few.
So what you goin' do? Feel free or be free?
Now that's the question; that the real focus of reality.
The song "Free Again" by Soul II Soul is about remembering the good times that have gone by and finding a way to get back in touch with those memories. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions, follow their hearts and minds, and leave their troubles behind. The singer reminisces about happy times and wishes to relive them, which is why he encourages his listeners to let their hearts and souls be clear, follow their minds and let their troubles disappear.
The song suggests that the key to feeling free again is to celebrate the happy moments from the past and take the time to unwind. The lyrics encourage listeners to focus on positive and higher things, let go of negativity, and embrace the feeling of being alive. The chorus repeats the phrase "So good to be free again, to have a good time," emphasizing the importance of feeling free and enjoying life.
Throughout the song, there is an undercurrent of introspection and contemplation. The lyrics suggest that it's important to face the truth and make the right decisions, even if it's not always easy. The final verse asks listeners to consider whether they want to "feel free or be free," suggesting that true freedom comes from within and that it's up to each individual to decide how they want to experience life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to get our groove back; back to life; back to reality
Feeling free; releasing our inhibitions.
Well, memories, they flood the mind;
Reminiscing on the days gone by;
As the sun, it begins to shine.
Do you remember those happy times?
Well, I'll give anything to be back there.
We'll just celebrate those happy years, taking time to unwind;
Just following your mind and leave your troubles behind.
Just following your mind and leave your troubles behind.
Go in the power of the positive and higher thing
Feeling a desire to go drifting on a memory
Oh, anytime we can go there
Let our heart and soul be clear.
And if you follow your mind,
Your troubles disappear.
So good to be free again, to have a good time.
Feeling free; releasing our inhibitions.
And I pray this feeling never ends, 'cause I feel alive.
So good to be free again.
Gotta go inside and release the other part of me.
Nowhere else for me to hide. Revelation of a mystery.
Oh, anytime we can go there
Let our heart and soul be clear.
And if you follow your mind,
Your troubles disappear.
So good to be free again, to have a good time.
Feeling free; releasing our inhibitions.
And I pray this feeling never ends, 'cause I feel alive.
So good to be free again.
So good to be, so good to be free
Feeling free; releasing our inhibitions.
Tomorrow will pass; that we all know.
And as each day comes, there's another one that goes, you know.
But ignorance is no shame; it's just blindness to the facts.
But believe, for ignoring it, you're to blame for turning your back.
So, make the right decision from, mm, a thousand voices;
Many that there are, but believe all the choices are few.
So what you goin' do? Feel free or be free?
Deciding to feel free and let go of inhibitions or not.
Now that's the question; that the real focus of reality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SJC 1988
Bad ass song!!! I love it so much! Caron Wheeler’s voice is so amazing!!!!
edm9600
Stella and Boomerang have the best Soundtracks ever!!!!! Grown and Sexy!! This is my favorite travel song. Love listening to it while I’m in flight ✈️ to a romantic destination. Been a fan of Caron Wheeler and Soul II Soul since Keep On Moving
PhantomGhost25
This song makes you want to just quit your job, escape your boring life, move to the islands and finally enjoy your life!
dijonay971
LOL for real
Paul Mcgrath
@dijonay971 i
It certainly does.
Morika Licole
In 2022, yess it does!!! 🤣🎶❤️
Terrell James
Ain't that the truth?
Roberta Wheatley
For real though!!!!
Sparklez1
One of the best songs ever made. It reminds me of all the vacations to the Caribbean and winter cruises to Jamaica. This song the soundtrack of my life!!!
Blackbird
such a slept on song........this song is just wonderful