What does "get it free like Willy" mean? Is "Willy" a person's name?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
This is an example of a word pun. It requires an understanding of American pop culture. "Free Willy" is the name of a well-known family movie about a young boy who frees a trapped orca whale named "Willy" from an amusement park. This is what is referred to by the lyrics "get it free like Willy," which references this movie. Apart from that, "Willy" is also a person's name, usually used as a nickname for "William."