Upon its release on Reel People Music/Expansion Records , the mix became an instant "classic" in the soulful house community. It is frequently cited as a nostalgic favorite that defined an era of sophisticated "urban beat" music. The Message

The lyrics tell a narrative of . The protagonist expresses being "all stressed out" and having "had enough" of a relationship that was no longer healthy, ultimately declaring herself "Free". The Layabouts' production gave this message of personal redemption a celebratory, euphoric energy that turned a song about a breakup into a worldwide dance anthem.

The story of is a tale of how a 1990s R&B classic was reborn as a timeless anthem for the global deep house scene. The Rebirth of a Classic

The track began as a soulful R&B ballad by , originally released on her 1995 album Personal Inspirations . However, it found a second, more enduring life in 2009 when the UK-based production duo The Layabouts (Alexei & Leigh) transformed it into a sprawling, 8-minute deep house masterpiece.

Today, the track continues to be celebrated, with new edits and remixed collections appearing as recently as to cater to new generations of house music fans.