Broods - Free Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Free' by Broods released?

   'Free' by Broods was officially released to digital retailers on 1 April 2016. It premiered via BBC Radio 1 on 30 March 2016 and was serviced to American modern rock radio on 12 April 2016.

2. Which album features the song 'Free' by Broods?

   'Free' is featured on Broods' second studio album, Conscious, which was released in 2016.

3. Who wrote the song 'Free' by Broods?

   'Free' was written by Broods members Caleb and Georgia Nott alongside its producer, Joel Little.

4. How did 'Free' perform on music charts?

   'Free' debuted at number 30 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and peaked at number 21. It also reached number one on the New Zealand Artists chart. In Australia, it peaked at number 30 on the ARIA Top 50 singles chart. In the U.S., it entered the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart at number 47 and peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

5. What inspired the creation of 'Free'?

   'Free' was inspired by a desire to produce more mature songs that address real issues in people's lives rather than just focusing on love. The song arose from frustration with being bombarded with opinions about what they should be writing, leading them to create something that felt authentic to them.

6. What genre does 'Free' belong to?

   'Free' is a synthwave song with industrial elements, featuring prominent synth instrumentation and a rhythmic backbeat evoking a war drum. Industry professionals have described its production as both menacing and liberating.