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Set Your Loving Free
Lisa Stansfield Lyrics


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Baby don't go
You've nearly shown everything you are to me
Darling don't stray stay here with me
Because that's how it ought to be

You've come this far to see who you are
See the love inside yourself
So don't be afraid I'm holding your hand
Just let the love run freely through me

You're so tangled up in love
Searching for your soul, searching for yourself
So tangled up in love
That you can't see anything else

[Chorus]
My oh my
Do I have to tell you how to live your life
Ooh baby don't you know, now that your mine
You've got to set your loving free

[Chorus]

Tell me you see all we can be
That we can be magical
Throw off your pride and show me inside
Show me what your frightened of

You're so tangled up in love
Searching for your soul, searching for yourself
So tangled up in love
That you can't see anything else

[Chorus]

You're so tangled up in love
Searching for your soul, searching for yourself
So tangled up in love
That you can't see anything else

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Set Your Loving Free" by Lisa Stansfield convey a message of encouragement to someone who is hesitant or afraid to fully embrace love and show their true self. The singer implores the other person not to go or stray, but to stay with them and let the love run freely through them. The other person has come far in their journey of self-discovery and needs to see the love inside themselves without fear. The singer is holding their hand through this process, but the other person needs to throw off their pride and show what they are frightened of.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of setting one's loving free and living life on one's own terms. The singer reminds the other person that they are now together and that they need to embrace their love fully. The other person is so tangled up in love that they cannot see anything else and need someone to help them find their way. The song expresses the idea that love and self-discovery are intertwined and that embracing one's true self is an essential part of living a fulfilling life.


Overall, Lisa Stansfield's "Set Your Loving Free" is a heartfelt plea for self-discovery and love. The lyrics urge the other person to embrace their true self and live their life to the fullest, with the singer offering support and encouragement along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby don't go
Please don't leave, stay with me


You've nearly shown everything you are to me
You've opened up to me almost completely


Darling don't stray stay here with me
Don't wander, stay here with me


Because that's how it ought to be
This is how things should be between us


You've come this far to see who you are
You've made progress in discovering yourself


See the love inside yourself
Recognize the love within you


So don't be afraid I'm holding your hand
I am here to support and guide you, don't worry


Just let the love run freely through me
Allow your love to flow through me


You're so tangled up in love
You're deeply engulfed in love


Searching for your soul, searching for yourself
You're seeking to find your true self


That you can't see anything else
Love has consumed your thoughts and visions


My oh my
Wow


Do I have to tell you how to live your life
Should I really have to advise you on how to live?


Ooh baby don't you know, now that your mine
Now that you're with me, don't you realize?


You've got to set your loving free
You need to let go of your inhibitions and love freely


Tell me you see all we can be
Let me know that you recognize our potential


That we can be magical
We have the ability to create something extraordinary


Throw off your pride and show me inside
Get rid of your ego and reveal your inner self to me


Show me what your frightened of
Let me know what you're afraid of




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY MORRIS, IAN OWEN DEVANEY, LISA JANE STANSFIELD

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@marcelomarcal7997

Classy and elegant...everything that pop music divas miss today

@user-hb2ku5oq5r

I agree¡¡¡¡

@sallyd9485

I just wanted to say that I have loved Lisa for a long time. This is the first time I have seen her sing live and wow! There is no denying her range and her talent. Some people you see live, and wonder how they got where they are, oh right technology LOL! Not Lisa. Wonderful, just wonderful.

@democracy2.0

Wave of British acid jazz( Kenny thomas, soul to soul,incognito, M people, cool notes)from the late 80's and 90's best tunes. Memories. Clubbing back in the late 80's and early 90's best times. Lisa stansfield my all time favorite female artist. What a talent and world class band 👏 like listening to a studio recording. Don't get music like this anymore. Love to see you live Lisa.

@valerieslater3029

They dont produce songs like this anymore, and what a singer/performer she is.....FABULOUS !!

@Dead-Ball-Situation

Such great music, Lisa. Thank you for making much of the early 90's a wonderful experience.

@democracy2.0

Best times growing in the late 80's and 90's. Real times, friends and music 🎶. World was in a better space

@athram99

Perfect voice, melody, tune, rythm and lyrics....This song makes my day! 💟

@robertgraves8881

Love this live performance as well as the album version of this song!

@uknewslink

You have a great live show Lisa. You are better live than pre-recorded.

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