OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Featured In

Listen to Daydream by Mariah Carey
ALBUMDaydreamMariah Carey
Listen to ’90s R&B Essentials featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLIST’90s R&B EssentialsApple Music ’90s
Listen to ’90s Hits Essentials featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLIST’90s Hits EssentialsApple Music ’90s
Listen to Mariah Carey Essentials featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLISTMariah Carey EssentialsApple Music Pop
Listen to Pure Party featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLISTPure PartyApple Music Party
Listen to I Miss Y2K Pop featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLISTI Miss Y2K PopApple Music Pop
Listen to Sing the Hits featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLISTSing the HitsSing
Listen to Cleaning the House featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLISTCleaning the HouseApple Music
Listen to Beach Vacation featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLISTBeach VacationApple Music Vacation
Listen to Wedding featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLISTWeddingApple Music Romance
Listen to ’90s Workout featuring Mariah Carey
PLAYLIST’90s WorkoutApple Music Fitness

Top Songs By Mariah Carey

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Background Vocals
Walter Afanasieff
Walter Afanasieff
Keyboards
Loris Holland
Loris Holland
Hammond Organ
Dann Huff
Dann Huff
Guitar
Gary Cirimelli
Gary Cirimelli
Programming
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Songwriter
Walter Afanasieff
Walter Afanasieff
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Producer
Walter Afanasieff
Walter Afanasieff
Producer
Jay Healy
Jay Healy
Vocal Recording Engineer
Dana Jon Chappelle
Dana Jon Chappelle
Engineer
Mick Guzauski
Mick Guzauski
Mixing Engineer
Kurt Lundvall
Kurt Lundvall
Assistant Recording Engineer
B. Vibberts
B. Vibberts
Assistant Recording Engineer
Andy Smith
Andy Smith
Assistant Recording Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once, I was a prisoner
Lost inside myself
With the world surrounding me
Wandering through the misery
But now I am free
[Verse 2]
You, you gave me a breath of life
Unclouded my eyes
With sweet serenity
Lighting a ray of hope for me
And now I am free
[Verse 3]
Free to live
Free to laugh
Free to soar
Free to shine
Free to give
Free to love
Free enough to fly
[Bridge]
Oh, once, I was so alone
Unsteady and cold
But your love rained down upon me
Washing away uncertainty, yeah, yeah
And now I
Now, oh now
Oh, I
Oh, I
[Outro]
I am free
I am free
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out