Free Girl Now

Tom Petty

About Free Girl Now

Free Girl Now is a song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It's the third track and the lead single from the band's album Echo. The single peaked at position #5 on the Mainstream Rock chart.


Year:
1999
3:30
162 
#2

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I remember when you were his dog 
 I remember you under his thumb 
 Yeah baby, when he would call 
 Every time, you had to come 

 Hey, baby, you're a free girl now 
 Hey, baby, you're a free girl now 

 I remember when he was your boss 
 I remember him touching your butt 
 I remember you counting your blessings 
 Yeah honey, you had to keep your mouth shut 

 Hey baby, you're a free girl now 
 Yeah baby, you're a free girl now 

 Yeah, well all right 
 Honey, put your sugar down 
 Dazzle, dazzle the moon above 
 Lay your victim down 

 No longer will you be a slave 
 No longer will you have to crawl 
 No longer will you suffer 
 No longer will you stall 
 One day you'll live for a reason 
 One day you'll be gone, no more 
 When you walk from the table 
 No longer, will you bow down 

 Hey baby, you're a free girl now 
 Hey baby, you're a free girl now

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Tom Petty

Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty (born October 20, 1950) was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was a founding member of the late 1980s supergroup Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. He had also performed under the pseudonyms of Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr. and Muddy Wilbury. more »

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Written by: TOM PETTY

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Free Girl Now" is classified as rock music. It is a fusion of heartland rock, a genre Tom Petty is known for, and a touch of southern rock.
Album Information
The song is a part of the 1999 album "Echo," which is the 10th studio album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Chart Performance
"Free Girl Now" was a success on the charts. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1999.
Video Release
A music video for "Free Girl Now" was released as a promotional tool, with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing the song.
Lyric Theme
The song is a celebration of female empowerment and liberation, which is evident from lyrics such as "She's a free girl now...you're a free girl now".
Controversy
The song sparked some controversy when Tom Petty's home was picketed by a women's group who misinterpreted the lyrics of the song to be promoting violence against women. Tom Petty denied the allegations stating the song was, in fact, about female empowerment.
Single Release
"Free Girl Now" was released as the lead single from the "Echo" album in 1999.
Tom Petty’s Perspective
According to Tom Petty, the song was about a girl breaking free from constraints and becoming her own person.
Writing and Production
As with most of Tom Petty's songs, he is listed as the sole songwriter for "Free Girl Now". The song was also co-produced by Petty, along with Rick Rubin and Mike Campbell.
Live Performances
"Free Girl Now" was a popular addition to the band's live set list, often performed at their concerts during their 1999 tour.
Technology Influence
It was one of the first songs offered for free download on the internet by a major artist, which led to controversy with the record label.

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