Free
Haley Reinhart · Listen Up! [2012]
When we talk, we don't talk at all
Too weak to leave, too stubborn to give in
Who is gonna be the first to say a truce
It's not enough that we should part
Can't stop fighting too
We don't let go, we can't get close
I still need you, and you still need me
This tug of war can't go on anymore
Nobody wins from this misery, free
Well oh, can't you see, I wanna be, I want you to be, free
It's not like she isn't loving you
It's just that you can't be alone for too long
I'd like to wish you all the happiness
Maybe the truth is, it will kill me if you move on
Who is gonna be the first to say enough
Who is gonna be the first one to find true love
We don't let go, we can't get close
I still need you, and you still need me
This tug of war can't go on anymore
Nobody wins from this misery, free
Well oh, can't you see, I wanna be, I want you to be, free
Let it be, let it be just a beautiful memory
Anything that starts will have an ending
Let it go, let it go, yeah cause we both know
This will only be over when we're free
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, when we're free
Oh, I know, oh
We don't let go, we can't get close
I still need you, and you still need me
This tug of war can't go on anymore
Nobody wins from this misery, free
Oh, can't you see, I wanna be, I want you to be, whoa, free
I wanna be, I want you to be, oh can we be, free
Oh, I wanna be free
Free - Haley Reinhart
Haley Reinhart's 'Free' stands as a defining track from her 2012 debut album, Listen Up!. Released during her tenure on American Idol, the song showcases her signature blend of classical training and pop sensibility. As a staple of her early discography, it highlights her ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that balance vulnerability with strength. The recording captures the essence of her transition from competition contestant to recording artist, establishing a vocal style that would become central to her subsequent work. The track remains a key example of her early output, demonstrating her capacity to deliver powerful performances within the pop genre while maintaining a distinct, polished production aesthetic.