If we could break down those walls to set you free
We would, 'cause we out here, and we miss you

If we could build a ladder that tall, to come up and see you, we would
'Cause we down here, and we miss you

If we could break down those walls to set you free
We would, 'cause we out here, and we miss you

If we could build a ladder that tall, to come up and see you, we would
'Cause we down here, and we miss you


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Free Chilly Lyrics as written by Wasalu Jaco Sarah Green

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    Naw man, he couldn't keep this one off the album. How would u feel if your mentor, friend, and co founder of your record label was sentenced to 44 years? If it was me I wud put a song too. Early in the album to get it out of the way, Its only a few seconds long. Nevertheless the beat is sick, some epic move type thing, and the vocals ar very simplistic which works really well with the beat. Great idea lupe. Hold it down for your nigga

    Cushion January 12, 2008   Link
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    just a sick little song. it sets the mood for the album.

    Phaithdzyneon December 19, 2007   Link
  • 0
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    This is about his producer "Chilly" who has been charged with possession of Heroin or leads to a Heroin ring.

    Madvillain86on December 19, 2007   Link
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    convicted actually. 44 fucking years.

    stallionduckon December 23, 2007   Link
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    I love lupe, im his biggest fan. BUT this was more of a shout out. It was kinda irrelevant to the album. He could kept this one.

    The Artful Dodgeron January 09, 2008   Link
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    he mentions 'free chilly' in a few of his other songs too if you listen closely enough. This is one of my fav songs on The Cool - At first I thought it was about seeing his father who passed away but this makes more sense lol.

    pinkycd1on January 16, 2008   Link
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    its both chilly in jail in his father cuz he tkls about building a ladder that tall, meaning up to heaven

    tania322on February 02, 2008   Link
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    This song definately has meaning! "The most important parts are the ones that are unseen" .....I think I have wasalu figured out...can't wait to see him in concert on the 12th

    freedmindon January 29, 2009   Link
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    this songs about shyness from one kid in a group of close friends. He used love him and now he's hiding behind this metaphorical wall and his friend want to see the real him again. This song makes me want to cry cause I was the kid behind the wall who couldn't escape. If this went to the heart to any one reading this give a good listen to the show goes on

    musiclover1992on October 18, 2012   Link

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