I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)

Kenny Loggins

About I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)

I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man) is a song recorded by American recording artist Kenny Loggins, composed by Loggins, Dean Pitchford, and produced by Loggins and David Foster. It was released in February 1984 as the second of two singles by Loggins from the film, Footloose. It charted at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #31 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was very well received, and is one of the most recognizable songs recorded by Loggins.


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2002
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Looking into your eyes I know I'm right
If there's anything worth my love it's worth a fight
We only get one chance
But nothing ties our hands
You're what I want
Listen to me, nothing I want
Is out of my reach

(I'm free) heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)

Running away will never make me free
And nothing we sign is any kind of guarantee
But I want to hold you now
And I won't hold you down

I'm shaking the past making my breaks
Taking control
If that's what it takes

(I'm free) heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)

I want to hold you now
And I won't hold you down
You're what I want
Listen to me, nothing I want
Is out of my reach

(I'm free) heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs

(I'm free) heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs

(I'm free) heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on

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Kenny Loggins

Kenneth Clark "Kenny" Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for soft rock music beginning during the 1970s, and later for writing and performing for movie soundtracks in the 1980s. Originally a part of the duo Loggins and Messina, he became a solo artist and has written songs for other artists. more »

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Written by: Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" is a song from Kenny Loggins' 1984 album "Footloose," serving as the soundtrack of the American musical-drama movie of the same name.
Song Positioning
The song plays a significant role in the movie, it can be heard during the film's climax where the scene of a highly anticipated dance takes place.
Genre
In terms of genre, the song falls under soft rock and pop music, showcasing the popular musical style of the 80s.
Chart Success
Despite not being released as a single in many countries, the song still managed to reach Billboard's number 22 on the Hot 100 chart in 1984.
Lyricist and Composer
Kenny Loggins himself co-wrote the song, together with Dean Pitchford – the same man who wrote the screenplay of "Footloose".
Relevance
Loggins’ song, "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", contributed significantly to the 'Footloose' soundtrack album becoming a huge success, which went on to receive a Grammy award.
Cover Versions
"I'm Free" has been covered by various artists including the British band, The Soup Dragons, who released it as a single in 1990. Their version was a huge hit and reached number 5 in the UK Singles chart.
Iconic Line
The opening line of the song, "Looking into your eyes I know I'm right," is often cited as one of the most memorable from the Footloose soundtrack.
Song Theme
The song conveys a theme of liberation, freedom and triumph over adversity, fitting perfectly with the storyline of the movie.
Music Video
The music video for "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" consists of clips from the 'Footloose' film. Noteworthy is the sequence where Kevin Bacon performs an enthusiastic dance to relieve his stress and anger, fitting the song’s vibrant vibe.

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