This Time I'm Free
Dr. Alban
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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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Written by: ALBAN NWAPA, ARI ERIK VEIKKO LEHTONEN, JORGE ESTABAN VASCONCELO
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Music VideoLike 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.
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GenreSimilar to many of Dr. Alban's tracks, "This Time I'm Free" is a dance-pop song with eurodance and reggae fusion elements.
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The MessageThe song delivers a vibrant and energetic expression of the artist's spiritual emancipation, serving as a sort of unofficial anthem for personal liberation.
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Album PerformanceThe 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.
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Notable LyricsSome 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."
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Production TeamThe 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.
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Song LegacyAs 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.
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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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