Deniece Williams - Free (audio) | 2026 |

"Whispering in his ear / My magic potion for love / Telling him I'm sincere / And that there's nothing too good for us / But I want to be free, free, free / And I just got to be me, yeah, me, me".

Listen to the official audio of Deniece Williams' soul classic: Deniece Williams - Free (Audio) DenieceWilliamsVEVO YouTube• Oct 9, 2015 Deniece Williams - Free (Audio)

"Free" is a cornerstone of soul and R&B, originally released in as the standout single from Deniece Williams' debut album, This Is Niecy . Produced by Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire and Charles Stepney , the track showcased Williams' incredible four-octave vocal range and became her breakthrough hit. Song Background Album : This Is Niecy (1976). "Whispering in his ear / My magic potion

The song is an anthem of personal independence. Williams sings about the desire to remain "free" within a relationship—rejecting traditional constraints to maintain her own identity and sense of self while still sharing an intimate connection. Song Background Album : This Is Niecy (1976)

: Deniece Williams, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts, and Susaye Greene.

: Reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and became a signature song of the 1970s soul era. Lyrical Meaning