[1] It topped the iTunes rock charts in France, Sweden, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan.

[4] The song was first unveiled on July 1, 2010, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles during the filming of its music video, which took place following an acoustic set by the band.

The final recording made its debut as an audio stream, limited to 24-hours, on Metal Hammer's website on October 13, 2015.

[6] In an interview with Metal Hammer on November 8, 2017, Yoshiki said that "Born to Be Free" was his favorite X Japan song.

"[7] A music video of the band performing "Born to Be Free" in front of a live audience was filmed at Club Nokia on July 1, 2010.