Set Me Free
Acappella Lyrics
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Because of how I had lived, I had approached the gates of hell.
Then your light comes shining through
There's nothing better you could ever do
Release me by the power in your hand
Chorus:
Set Me Free (x2)
Set Me Free (x2)
Standing speechless, I was trying hard to figure out
How your love had saved me and taken away my doubt
Then I fall down on my knees
All I can tell you is I want to please
My Lord, My God, My Savior shine on Me
Repeat Chorus
Set me free from my desires
Set me free from my foolish pride
Set me free from all my selfish thoughts and ways
By the power that's within you
Only you can loose the chains
And deliver me to more fulfilling days
Repeat Chorus twice
Set me free (x4)
Free from the shackles of the people that tie me
All the crippling traditions of the past that enslave and then blind me
Lord, set me free to really know my brother
Set us free to love and honor one another
I said I wanna be free enough to openly express my feelings
Gotta be free if we wanna be receiving any healing
Free as a bird to fly away
Free as the sun to greet a brand new day
Free as the stars up in the sky
Free as the future in a baby's eye
Free to see as far as you can see
Free to be as much as you can be
Scriptural Reference:
"In my anguish I cried out to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free." Psalm 118:5
"I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free." Psalm 119:32
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32
"So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36
The song Set Me Free by Acappella is a powerful testimony of a life that has been redeemed and transformed by the love and power of God. The verses speak of being imprisoned within one's own sinful state, with the gates of hell looming ominously ahead. But then the light of God's love comes shining through, and the singer is released from bondage by the power of God's hand. In the chorus, the plea for freedom is repeated, acknowledging that only God can bring true liberty to a life that is captive to sin and selfishness.
The second verse continues the theme of redemption and gratitude for God's love, with the singer falling down on their knees in worship and praise. They express a heartfelt desire to please the God who has saved them and to let His light shine on them. The bridge of the song is a prayer for freedom from all the things that hold us back and keep us in bondage - our desires, our foolish pride, our selfishness, and our sinful ways. But the song doesn't end there. In the final verse, the singer expresses a longing for freedom not just for themselves but for all humanity - freedom from the shackles of tradition, from prejudice, and from fear. The ultimate vision is one of true love and unity, where everyone is free to be themselves and to love and honor one another.
Line by Line Meaning
I was alone and imprisoned within my cell
I was lonely and trapped in my own darkness
Because of how I had lived, I had approached the gates of hell.
My sinful ways had led me towards a doomed fate
Then your light comes shining through
Then your love enlightened me
There's nothing better you could ever do
There's nothing more precious to me than your love
Release me by the power in your hand
Set me free with your divine power
Set Me Free (x2)
Free me from my inner demons
Only you can let it be
Only your grace can save me
Standing speechless, I was trying hard to figure out
Overwhelmed, I was trying to comprehend
How your love had saved me and taken away my doubt
How your love had healed me and erased my doubts
Then I fall down on my knees
Then I humbly kneel before you
All I can tell you is I want to please
All I desire is to serve and please you
My Lord, My God, My Savior shine on Me
My Lord, My God, My Savior, let your light shine on me
Set me free from my desires
Free me from my selfish wants
Set me free from my foolish pride
Free me from my ego and vanity
Set me free from all my selfish thoughts and ways
Free me from my self-centered behavior and thinking
By the power that's within you
Through your divine power
Only you can loose the chains
Only you can break the chains of sin
And deliver me to more fulfilling days
And lead me towards a more meaningful life
Free from the shackles of the people that tie me
Free from the societal chains that bind me
All the crippling traditions of the past that enslave and then blind me
All the limiting cultural practices that keep me captive and ignorant
Lord, set me free to really know my brother
Lord, set me free to truly understand and love my fellow human beings
Set us free to love and honor one another
Free us to respect and cherish each other
I said I wanna be free enough to openly express my feelings
I wish to be liberated enough to express myself fully
Gotta be free if we wanna be receiving any healing
We must be free to be able to heal ourselves
Free as a bird to fly away
Free like a bird to soar without any restraints
Free as the sun to greet a brand new day
Free like the sun to shine and welcome every new day
Free as the stars up in the sky
Free like the stars twinkling in the sky
Free as the future in a baby's eye
Free like the potential that lies in a newborn's eyes
Free to see as far as you can see
Free to explore and discover to the farthest extent
Free to be as much as you can be
Free to become the best version of oneself
Contributed by Camilla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Faithful23
I was hurting all alone
And I was searching for a comfort I could find on my own
With no direction, feeling down
My life was heading for disaster 'til you turned me around
Nothing ever had been able to ease me
When trying to please me
It only pleased me less
But when I learned about the way that you loved me
Had to put your honor above me
And you gave me rest
Chorus:
Lead me to rest, sweet Lord, lead me to rest
From my journey here lead me to rest
The relief I've found from the burdens that have weighed me down
Lead me to rest, lead me to rest
What a comfort, what a deal
As I consider what you offered me how can it be real?
What should I offer in return?
When the value of your blessings no one ever could earn
Then you tell me that I'm really forgiven
Got a reason for livin'
And you made it so clear
I'm supported when the devil would charm me
Protected when the evil would harm me
Tell me how can I fear?
Bridge:
In the world my life was slowly sinking
Not attaining true peace at all
Never listening to what you had to say
Now it's fortunate you've changed my thinking
After answering your loving call
You give me rest that nobody can take away
Repeat Chorus
Lead me to rest, lead me to rest
Lead me to rest, lead me to rest
O Lord won't you lead me, lead me to rest (repeat several times)
Scriptural Reference:
"But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster." 1 Kings 5:4
@Mahlercougar
Just to think.. that as an AVID Take 6 fan since 1988 that there were Christian ACAPELLA groups out there that existed before TAKE 6 makes me very happy. Years ago I delved into the groups that predated T6 and found a quite a few.
This is a group that escaped me. They have been doing accapella since 1982 - 6 years before T6 exploded the accapella charts.
Great to see so many others out there that deserve a little spotlight.
I find it very interesting that Take 6 recorded a song called "SET YOU FREE" from 2006s "FEELS GOOD" CD
another group to look for that predated Take 6 by 2 years was a Christian ACAPELLA group called
"GLAD" - from 1986, A SUPERB group "He is RISEN" , "In the first light" ,"Depending on your love (Take 6 - worthy)"- Awesome songs,
Im so happy to see so many other accapella groups out there before Take 6
@keneishagilling212
Still remember playing this cassette on Friday to Saturday sunset still feels like yesterday 🇯🇲🇯🇲
@jacquelinedehaney4712
Memories...still feel hyped listening my guys
@cryaloudministries1522
Me too family.
Seventh Day Adventist like myself.
@oneiljones8553
Great memories 🇯🇲👍👍👍
@ketishastevens8481
Same here
@gmdsound6730
My first Acappella original album. Listened it for more than one week straight all day
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2023 who is listernig 💃💃💃lives positively influenced. Thank you guys
@jntshinga2164
2023 & just needed to be blessed by this album 🙏🏾 🙌🏿🎉
@matildasenkge3172
This album just remind me of teen years as a Adventist youth...Revives my faith in God...
@natishawhittaker6071
Same here.