Be Free – English Lyrics

• By: Edward Maya, Vika Jigulina

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying beats of Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina's 'Be Free', a dance/house anthem that resonates with a powerful message of self-determination. This song's simple yet impactful lyrics offer an excellent opportunity to learn English phrases related to empowerment and freedom, set against an infectious rhythm that encourages movement and open expression. Discover how music can convey universal aspirations for liberty and authenticity.

[English]

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

You can be what you want, be free

'Cause your heart wants to be, be free

You run away, you can touch the sky

Na-na, na-na-na

Be free tonight

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

You can be what you want, be free

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

'Cause your heart wants to be, be free

You run away, you can touch the sky

Na-na, na-na-na

Be free tonight

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

You can be what you want, be free

'Cause your heart wants to be, be free

You run away, you can reach the sky

Be free tonight

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

You can be what you want, be free

'Cause your heart wants to be, be free

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

(Ta-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body; the centre of emotion
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A2	noun - the present night; this evening
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control of another; able to act without restraint noun - the state of being free; liberty
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move swiftly on foot noun - a short period of fast movement; a sprint
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to make physical contact with something noun - the act of touching; contact
reach /riːtʃ/ B1	verb - to extend one’s hand or arm in order to touch or grasp something noun - the extent or range that something can achieve
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise

Key Grammar Structures

• You can be what you want, be free

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for possibility/ability

  ➔ The phrase "can be" expresses possibility or ability, suggesting that the subject is capable of achieving or becoming something.

• You can be what you want, be free

  ➔ Noun clause (as a complement)

  ➔ "what you want" is a noun clause introduced by "what". It functions as the complement of the verb "be", specifying the identity or nature of what the subject can become.

• be free

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ "Be free" is in the imperative mood, used to give commands, advice, or make requests directly to the listener (with an implied 'You').

• 'Cause your heart wants to be, be free

  ➔ Informal conjunction ''Cause' (short for 'because')

  ➔ "Cause" is an informal contraction of "because", commonly used in spoken English and song lyrics to introduce a reason or cause.

• your heart wants to be, be free

  ➔ Verb pattern: 'want' + 'to-infinitive'

  ➔ The verb "want" is typically followed by a "to-infinitive" to express a desire or intention. Here, "wants to be" indicates the heart's desire to exist in a certain state.

• You run away, you can touch the sky

  ➔ Phrasal verb

  ➔ "Run away" is a phrasal verb, a combination of a verb (run) and an adverb or preposition (away) that creates a new meaning, often different from the individual words. It means to escape or flee.

• you can touch the sky

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability/possibility

  ➔ The modal verb "can" is used here to express the ability or possibility of the subject ("you") to perform the action "touch the sky".

• Be free tonight

  ➔ Imperative mood + Adverb of time

  ➔ "Be free" is an imperative command. "tonight" is an adverb of time that specifies when the action or state should occur, providing a temporal context for the command.