Free Girl Now
Tom Petty
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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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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.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of the 1999 album "Echo," which is the 10th studio album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
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Chart Performance"Free Girl Now" was a success on the charts. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1999.
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Video ReleaseA music video for "Free Girl Now" was released as a promotional tool, with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing the song.
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Lyric ThemeThe 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".
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ControversyThe 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.
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Single Release"Free Girl Now" was released as the lead single from the "Echo" album in 1999.
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Tom Petty’s PerspectiveAccording to Tom Petty, the song was about a girl breaking free from constraints and becoming her own person.
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Writing and ProductionAs 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.
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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.
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Technology InfluenceIt 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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