This Time I'm Free

Dr. Alban

About This Time I'm Free

"This Time I'm Free" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in 1995 as the first single from his fourth studio album, Born in Africa. The chorus is sung by Martina Edoff. This song charted in many European countries, peaking at number 2 in Finland, number 3 in Sweden, number 10 in Denmark and number 11 in Norway. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "This Time I'm Free" reached number 22. In 1999, Swedish Eurodance band La Cream released a cover on the song, "Free". This version peaked at number 12 in Sweden. 


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Freedom
Free the man

I want to feel so free
I want to feel so free
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want

Free up mother land
We go free Africa
Come follow me
Free up mother land
We go free Africa
Free up the hungry youths
In the place Ruwanda
Freedom is a right and it's no privilege
Come follow me
Freedom is a right and it's no privilege
We callin' on the juntas all over the place
Come follow me
Free up jah people in dis unity
I mean freedom of speech

I want to feel so free
I want to feel so free
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want

Free them from mental slavery

This sound skalle is call freedom
Come follow me
This sound skalle is call freedom
Free up the people a mi say
Free up the land
Come follow me
Free up the people a mi say
Free up the land
Anything we own is our own thing
A mi say anything
Mi own is our own thing
Don't you mix up what we have and
Don't you mix up what we have
Freedom is a right

I want to feel so free
I want to feel so free
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want

This sound Skalle is call freedom
This sound Skalle is call freedom
Come follow me

I mean Ruwanda
The north
The south
The east
The west
And even within my surroundings
Nobody is free

I want to feel so free
I want to feel so free
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want
This time I'm free
This time I'm free to do what I want

This time I'm free
Free the man

This time I'm free
Free the man

This time I'm free
Free the man

This time I'm free

Free them your bloodclot

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Dr. Alban

Alban Uzoma Nwapa (born August 26, 1957), known by his stage name Dr. Alban, is a Nigerian-born Swedish musician and producer with his own record label dr-records. His music can best be described as a Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style. He is most famous for his worldwide 1992 hit "It's My Life". more »

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Written by: ALBAN NWAPA, ARI ERIK VEIKKO LEHTONEN, JORGE ESTABAN VASCONCELO

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"This Time I'm Free" is a song recorded by Nigerian-Swedish artist Dr. Alban. It was the first single from his fourth studio album, "Born in Africa," and was released in 1996.
Chart Performance
The song has achieved moderate success in various European countries. It peaked at number 2 in Finland, and it also charted in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
Music Video
Like several of Dr. Alban's other songs, a music video was produced for "This Time I'm Free." The video maintains the dance-aesthetic tone that is characteristic of his other videos.
Genre
Similar to many of Dr. Alban's tracks, "This Time I'm Free" is a dance-pop song with eurodance and reggae fusion elements.
The Message
The song delivers a vibrant and energetic expression of the artist's spiritual emancipation, serving as a sort of unofficial anthem for personal liberation.
Album Performance
The album, "Born in Africa," from which "This Time I'm Free" came, also accomplished notable success and established Dr. Alban as a significant figure in the European music scene during the 90s. This album was certified Gold in Finland.
Notable Lyrics
Some catchy lyrics from "This Time I'm Free" include - "I got to do it for myself, I got to do it for my health, This time I'm free, It's up to me."
Production Team
The track was produced by Dr. Alban himself along with John Amatiello, both of whom have contributed significantly to the unique blend of Eurodance and Reggae sounds that make up Dr. Alban's signature style.
Song Legacy
As Dr. Alban's music typically incorporates messages of freedom and upliftment, "This Time I'm Free" stands out amongst his repertoire as a distinct embodiment of these themes. The song is still played frequently on radio stations in Europe and it remains a staple in his live performances.
Popularity in Nordic countries
"This Time I'm Free" was a huge hit in the Nordic countries where Dr. Alban has a large fanbase. His music, including this song, is celebrated for its upbeat and positive energy.

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