Set Me Free
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Wake up see the morning light
This is you
This is today
You try so hard to get it right
Can't help thinking somewhere you lost your way
When was the last time
You saw a smile ?
There's a scream on every silent face you see
They're singing set me free

I got a friend
Who burns like a fire
Says there's only one thing you'll ever know
It's out there somewhere
Way out on the open road

And me I'm always looking down
Down that road out of town
Each morning and night
You can see me
I'm singing set me free
Set me free

Goodnight Auberge
I leave you now
You must sleep
While I work the day
Till I return
To dream of you




Through the night
And that free, freeway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Rea's song "Set Me Free" seem to offer a message of hope to the listener. The song begins by encouraging the listener to wake up and focus on their present moment. They reflect on the fact that although we all try our best to live life to the fullest, sometimes it's easy to get lost along the way. The lyrics then move towards society as a whole, highlighting the fact that there's often a lot of tension lingering beneath the surface. There's a sense of desperation in the air, as people cry out for freedom from whatever struggles they may be facing.


The next verse introduces a character who seems to embody the message of the song. This person is described as someone who is wild and free, burning like a fire. They believe that the key to happiness and fulfillment lies out there somewhere, on the open road. Meanwhile, the singer of the song admits that they often feel stuck in the same place, always looking down the road out of town. They long for release from whatever is holding them back, and they join in the chorus of voices calling out, "Set me free!"


Overall, "Set Me Free" seems to be a song about the human desire for freedom and the push and pull that exists between our wild, adventurous side and our fear of the unknown. The lyrics encourage us to wake up to the present moment, recognize our struggles, and sing out for the freedom that we long for.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up see the morning light
Start your day and take in the brightness of the morning sun.


This is you
You are unique and special in your own way.


This is today
Take control of today, as it is the only day that matters.


You try so hard to get it right
You put in effort to achieve your goals and succeed in life.


Can't help thinking somewhere you lost your way
Despite your efforts, you feel like you have lost your path in life.


When was the last time
Reflect on when you last experienced or noticed something positive.


You saw a smile ?
Are you aware of anyone, including yourself, who is genuinely happy or content?


There's a scream on every silent face you see
People are going through difficult times, even if they do not express it outwardly.


They're singing set me free
People yearn for freedom and release from their problems and stressors.


I got a friend
The artist has an acquaintance who is extremely passionate and driven.


Who burns like a fire
This person has an intense passion or energy inside them that propels them forward.


Says there's only one thing you'll ever know
This person believes that there is only one true passion or calling in life that everyone must discover.


It's out there somewhere
This passion or purpose is not yet known, but it is out there to be discovered.


Way out on the open road
It will take some journeying and exploration to find this passion or purpose in life.


And me I'm always looking down
The singer often loses themselves in thought and reflection.


Down that road out of town
They are often thinking about the future and the unknown path that lies ahead of them.


Each morning and night
The artist is always consumed by thoughts of the future, both when they wake up and when they go to bed.


You can see me
The singer is always visible and present, but may not always be aware of their surroundings due to their thoughts.


I'm singing set me free
The singer also longs for freedom and release from their current situation, just like everyone else.


Goodnight Auberge
The artist bids farewell to a place of rest and comfort.


I leave you now
The artist must move on and continue with their journey.


You must sleep
The place of rest must now be used for its intended purpose: sleeping and recuperation.


While I work the day
The singer has work to do, and must continue on their path during the day.


Till I return
The artist will eventually come back to this place of rest.


To dream of you
The singer will dream of this place, keeping it close to their heart.


Through the night
The singer's dreams will last through the night, until the morning sun comes up again.


And that free, freeway
The singer continues on their journey, looking for freedom and purpose on the open road.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA

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@77funtomas

This is not music... This is a balm soothing our senses and souls!👏👏👏👏

@TheodorW

This is much more than music. This is a balm ...

@happybergner9832

Amen, during such troubled times

@kiberdeler5022

Музыка сфер! Божественно!!! Крис-вдохновение!!! Определение блюза одним человеком в очень давнее время было определено «когда человеку плохо его исцеляет блюз» и он снова в позитиве. Когда играет и поёт Крис ты чувствуешь, что сопричастен к Великому строительству Вселенной и жизни людей, хочется и желаю чтобы все живущие на земле поняли Его музыку!!!! Она ИнтернациональнА!🤝🎵🤝👏🧠🎵 Респект тому кто выкладывает эти гениальные композиции в массы💪👍👍👍

@user-ym2lv4mt9x

Уникален, неповторим, музыкант от Бога на века!!!

@user-os1vy9md4g

Божественная музыка ,слова.И Ваша передача моих ощущений при прослушивании- точно такая же.

@user-hh5rt4vr3n

10/10

@sheer2waist637

Absolutely incredible song the way it slowly builds from a whisper then bit by bit to a massive crescendo, Chris Rea puts so much emotion and feeling into all of his songs Dave Gilmour take note you are no where as good at conveying so much emotion and melody in songs as Chris Rea can truly do so well 👍💪😃

@sheer2waist637

knowledge share Yes totally agree Rea has that special magic that others cannot match, Think of other guitarists like Jimmy Page and Hendrix it’s all noise overrated no emotion only American guitarist that has real emotion is Neal Schon of Journey but he’s not a singer he complements the lead singer in a band and carries the melody through on to great heights a truly gifted player like Rea 👍😎

@nunyabiness417

Seriously! I have always been a Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, David Gilmore fan, but after listening to Chris Rea and Snowy White I realize that they're not the only great ones.

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