Free Me Lyrics
I don’t wanna hold your gaze
I’m scared what I might see there
Found myself within this place
And I’m a burning fire
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, peace may come
I hope it won’t take long
Just a faith I cannot see
Bring me home
I’m in here all alone
Just me and my melody
[Chorus]
So, free me
Oh, free me
From this pain I’ve been running from
I’m tired and I’m free falling
Free me
Oh, free me
From this shame I’ve been running from
I’m lost and I am calling you
[Post-Chorus]
I’m lost and I am calling
I’m lost and I am calling
I'm stuck way back down
I'm slipping even further
Take my hand and turn me around
I’m listening to myself
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, peace may come
I hope it won’t take long
Just a faith I cannot see
Bring me home
I’m in here all alone
Just me and my melody
[Chorus]
So, free me
Oh, free me
From this pain I’ve been running from
I’m tired and I’m free falling
Free me
Oh, free me
From this shame I’ve been running from
I’m lost and I am calling you
[Bridge]
I’m calling you
And though I can’t undo
All the things I put you through
And I can’t take your hand
Admit that I don't have a plan
Only you
Oh, free me
Free me
From this pain I’ve been running from
I’m tired and I’m free falling
Free me
Free me
From this shame I’ve been running from
I’m lost and I am calling you
Free me, ooh
I'm lost and I am calling
Free me
Free me
From this shame I’ve been running from
I’m lost and I am calling you
About
“Free Me” was released as a charity single by Sia in support of the Abzyme Research Foundation, which works towards ending HIV.
On the song, Sia calls for help to relieve her from the chronic pain she has been suffering. The lyrics relate directly to HIV patients that suffer from chronic illness. And in this case, Abyzme Research Foundation will be their savior.
Initially the song was leaked as an unreleased demo in 2010. In 2017, Sia announced the official release of the track along side a music video featuring American actresses, Julianne Moore and Zoe Saldana.
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The music video was released a day prior to the single release on Sia’s YouTube account.
The video follows an expecting mother, Kai (portrayed by Zoe Saldana) who learns that HIV is taking over her body and if not treated on time, can affect her baby as well. The scene cuts to Zoe surrounded by dancers that portray “life” and “pain”. A woman portraying “peace” comes to Kai in the darkest of times and relieves her of the pain. The video ends with Kai and her newborn son as he is her peace.
The video was narrated by American actress, Julianne Moore and choreographed by Ryan Heffington who has choreographed many Sia’s music videos including Chandelier.
