Free Yourself
Fantasia · Free Yourself [2004]
You act like you don't love me no more
Maybe you need space or some time
Your attitude is unpredictable (ooh)
And I don't want to make you unhappy
If you're not happy, then you're free to go on
Cause I don't want you stayin' around
If I make you so miserable
[chorus]
If you don't want me, then don't talk to me [repeat]
Go ahead and free yourself [repeat]
If you don't want me, then don't talk to me [repeat]
Go ahead to someone else [repeat]
If you don't want me, then dont talk to me [repeat]
Go ahead and free yourself [repeat]
If you don't want me, then don't talk to me [repeat]
Oh, go ahead to someone else [repeat]
Time again and again and I've tried, I've tried
(Baby, don't you know that I've tried, whoa)
But the love I had inside (cause the love I had inside)
Has died, whoa, wuwuwuwuwu
Won't you be a man, if it's over
And just admit that things ain't the same
Instead of making me think it's all good
Between us, which one is to blame
I took a lot of too much to handle
Until I can't take this game no more
This love thing is full of scandals
So you're welcome to walk
[chorus]
Time again and again and I've tried, I tried
(Time and time again, I've tried it over and over and over)
Cause the love I had inside has died
(Baby, it died yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, aww baby)
I had to take it there, I had to take it there cause I'm tired
Whoa, yeah
[chorus til fade]
Free Yourself
Fantasia's self-titled debut era culminated in the 2004 release of Free Yourself, an album that solidified her status as a powerhouse R&B vocalist. The title track serves as a bold declaration of independence, showcasing the raw emotional delivery that defined her early career. Emerging from the American Idol phenomenon, Fantasia utilized this recording to demonstrate a depth beyond her initial fame, blending soulful melodies with contemporary production. The song captures the essence of her transition from a television sensation to a serious recording artist capable of commanding the stage. As part of a discography that includes later works like Back To Me and Side Effects Of You, this track remains a cornerstone of her catalog, highlighting her ability to convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously within the R&B genre.