Set Me Free
Andy B. Jones Lyrics


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You got the key, you got the key ohhh
You got the key, you are the, you are the only one that sets me free ohhh
Long nights mean a lot of thoughts about you
I can’t sleep, I just wanna figure out who's in my position
It’s got me trippin'
Why do I fail to meet “your guy” description
This is so sickening
You got me out in the dark, feeling like Post Malone, I fall apart
Where do I start?
He’s got your mind, but I want your heart
I do not know where I stand, girl
I just wanna your man, girl
You and me together holding hands, girl
But you won’t give me a chance, girl
You got me here and I’m stuck in this prison
My heart has filled me with all good intentions
I stare at the keys as they hang there I’m wishin'
I’m still in your heart and it’s me that you’re missin'
You got the key, You got the key
You are the only one that sets me free
You got the key, You got the key
Just take a moment to sit back and breathe
You got the key, You got the key
You're not for him because I know you're for me
You set me, You set me free
I am not trying to play games
I don’t wanna see us go down in flames
Let’s go ahead, we can set this straight
I feel like I’m locked in a cage
And you got the key
So please set me free
Remember that time that you told me you liked me?
Or were you lying?
That night in my car when you couldn’t stop smiling
Remember those butterflies?
Please don’t get controlled by this other guy cause
He thinks that he’s got it, but I know he’s toxic
He says that he loves you, I know he’s lyin’
Look at these facts that remain, girl
Subtract him it’s a gain, girl
Plus, you’re the addition for me
So reach in your pocket and pull out the key
You got the key, You got the key
You are the only one that sets me free
You got the key, You got the key
Just take a moment to sit back and breathe
You got the key, You got the key
You're not for him because I know you're for me
You set me, You set me free
You got the key, you got the key ohhh
You set me free ohhh




You got the key ohh
You're all I need ohhh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andy B. Jones's song, Set Me Free is about a man's frustration as he tries to win the heart of a woman who is already involved with someone else. The song portrays the man's struggle in trying to figure out why he is not the one the woman wants - he wonders why he doesn't fit her preferred criteria for a partner. The man expresses his love and desire to be with the woman and describes himself as being held captive in his feelings. He pleads with her to consider his feelings, and he reminds her of the times they shared together and the possibility of a future together. The song is both nostalgic and hopeful, with the chorus's repetition conveying the man's desperation for freedom from the imprisonment of his feelings.


The main theme of the song revolves around love and relationships, specifically the challenge of winning someone's heart when they already have a partner. By describing himself as being 'locked in a cage' and needing to be set free, the man is attempting to create an emotional connection with the woman he loves. Set Me Free, is a relatable song as it tells a story that many people can relate with. People have at least once in their lives, found themselves in a similar situation, wanting someone who is already taken, and hoping that they could be the one to set them free.


Line by Line Meaning

You got the key, you got the key ohhh
Addressing the person who holds the power to make a decision


You got the key, you are the, you are the only one that sets me free ohhh
Emphasizing that only the addressee can grant the freedom desired


Long nights mean a lot of thoughts about you
Spending restless nights thinking about the addressee


I can’t sleep, I just wanna figure out who's in my position
Struggling to understand the current situation and comparison with others


It’s got me trippin'
Feelings of confusion and anxiety


Why do I fail to meet “your guy” description
Pondering about the addressee's expectations from a partner


This is so sickening
Feeling disgusted with the current state of affairs


You got me out in the dark, feeling like Post Malone, I fall apart
Feeling lost, alone, and heartbroken


Where do I start?
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions and not knowing what to do


He’s got your mind, but I want your heart
Recognizing that the addressee is emotionally invested in someone else, but expressing the desire to be loved in return


I do not know where I stand, girl
Feeling unsure about the current status of the relationship


I just wanna your man, girl
Desiring to be in the addressee's life as a partner


You and me together holding hands, girl
Imagining a future together with the addressee


But you won’t give me a chance, girl
Feeling ignored or rejected by the addressee


You got me here and I’m stuck in this prison
Feeling trapped and unable to move on emotionally


My heart has filled me with all good intentions
Having pure and sincere feelings for the addressee


I stare at the keys as they hang there I’m wishin'
Seeing the addressee as the key to escaping the current emotional state and wishing for a chance to be together


I’m still in your heart and it’s me that you’re missin'
Believing in being an important part of the addressee's heart and life


You're not for him because I know you're for me
Asserting that the addressee belongs with the singer


Just take a moment to sit back and breathe
Encouraging the addressee to take a break and think clearly


I am not trying to play games
Expressing honesty and sincerity


I don’t wanna see us go down in flames
Desiring a positive outcome for both parties


Let’s go ahead, we can set this straight
Inviting the addressee to work on the relationship together


I feel like I’m locked in a cage
Feeling trapped and helpless in the situation


Remember that time that you told me you liked me?
Bringing up past conversations and expressing the mutual attraction


Or were you lying?
Questioning the sincerity of the addressee's words and actions


Please don’t get controlled by this other guy cause
Warning about the harmful influence of another person


He thinks that he’s got it, but I know he’s toxic
Recognizing the negative traits of the other person and expressing concern for the addressee's well-being


He says that he loves you, I know he’s lyin’
Expressing doubt about the other person's feelings


Subtract him it’s a gain, girl
Suggesting that cutting the other person out of the equation would be beneficial for both parties


Plus, you’re the addition for me
Considering the addressee as a positive and valuable addition to the singer's life


So reach in your pocket and pull out the key
Urging the addressee to make a positive decision


You're all I need ohhh
Affirming that the addressee is the only one the artist desires


You set me free ohhh
Believing that the addressee holds the key to emotional freedom and happiness




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PUTMAN JR., Curly Putman

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