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I'm Free
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Jun 21, 2026 updated
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Kirk Franklin's song 'Free' offers comfort to those struggling with pain, tears, and a troubled past. It acknowledges the inner turmoil and the feeling of being weighed down by misery, but shifts focus to the freedom found in Christ. The lyrics emphasize that joy is just a prayer away and that through God's love, believers are more than conquerors. The chorus celebrates liberation from chains and loneliness, declaring the ability to lift hands, say Amen, and smile again. The song encourages listeners to let go of yesterday and embrace the freedom and hope that comes from faith.
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And the tears you try to hide
In your heart you ask God why
Can you help me, will you help me please
Take away the pain
Where's the sun I feel the rain.
Then I hear your spirit say...That I am
(Chorus)
Free
Free to lift my hands
Free to say Amen
Free to know that someday I will smile again
I'm free
Free to laugh not cry
Free to live not die
I'm Free
I know you're troubled by your past
And you hide behind your mask
The misery it seems to last
Through the night but it's alright
Joy is just a prayer away
Don't look back at yesterday
Then hear your spirit say
That I am
No more chains and loneliness
For Christ has set me free
For we are more than conquerors
Through his love now I can see
That I am