Set Me Free
Graham Jaki Lyrics

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Set
Set
Set me free !
Flash backs hits me right between the eyes

The man just came and said to me: I want you by my side.
Something so excited but not without a doubt

He's locked the door and thrown the key
Someone get me out.

I know he means no harm to me
But building walls confining me
Can only make me want to leave - set me free !

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free!

Falling crashing in and out of love
Doing things that girls do
Then he came about.
So delightful all that I could want

But he locked the door and threw the key
Won't you let me out?
I know he means no hann to me
But building walls csnfining me...

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free...

Let me go! I said let me go! Set me free!

I know he means no harm to me
But building walls confining me...

Let me go ! I said let me go ! Set me free !
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free...

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free...

Set me free
Set me free

Set me free
Set me free...

Overall Meaning

"Set Me Free" by Graham Jaki is a plea for liberation and a desperate cry for freedom from a controlling partner. The lyrics begin with the singer having flashbacks of the past, and suddenly a man walks in and expresses his desire to have the singer by his side. Though the singer is excited, she feels uncertain about what's to come. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when the man locks her in and throws away the key, leaving her desperately trying to escape. Even though the singer recognizes that he means no harm, the restrictive nature of their relationship is causing her to feel claustrophobic and suffocated. The chorus repeats the phrase "Set me free" to emphasize this need for liberation.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the singer had been previously falling in and out of love and doing things that girls typically do, but then the man came along and she was captivated. However, the initial attraction has now disappeared, and she's left feeling trapped and confined by him. The lyrics "Let me go! I said let me go! Set me free!" express the urgency and desperation the singer feels to break away from this controlling and manipulative situation.

Overall, "Set Me Free" is a relatable song for anyone who has ever felt trapped in a relationship, and it speaks to the need for freedom, both physically and emotionally.

Line by Line Meaning

Set
Request to set me free

Set me free !
Urgent request to be released

Flash backs hits me right between the eyes
Memories suddenly resurface and affect me deeply

The man just came and said to me: I want you by my side.
A man expressed a desire to be with me

Something so excited but not without a doubt
Although there is excitement, there is also uncertainty

He's locked the door and thrown the key
He has trapped me and left me with no escape

Someone get me out.
An urgent request for help

I know he means no harm to me
I believe he has good intentions

But building walls confining me
Being confined is undesirable and causes me to feel trapped

Can only make me want to leave - set me free !
Feeling trapped makes me want to escape and be released

Falling crashing in and out of love
Experiencing frequent changes in romantic feelings

Doing things that girls do
Engaging in activities typical for girls

Then he came about.
He entered into my life

So delightful all that I could want
Appearing to have everything I desire

But he locked the door and threw the key
He has limited my freedom and left me with no escape

Won't you let me out?
A request to be released from captivity

Let me go! I said let me go! Set me free!
An urgent plea to be set free

Let me go ! I said let me go ! Set me free !
A repetition of the plea to be released

Set me free
Request to be set free

Set me free...
Request to be set free

Set me free
Request to be set free

Set me free...
Request to be set free

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, JR.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@paulaeduarda3364

23w

Set
Set
Set me free !
Flash backs hits me right between the eyes

The man just came and said to me: I want you by my side.
Something so excited but not without a doubt

He's locked the door and thrown the key
Someone get me out.

I know he means no harm to me
But building walls confining me
Can only make me want to leave - set me free !

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free!

Falling crashing in and out of love
Doing things that girls do
Then he came about.
So delightful all that I could want

But he locked the door and threw the key
Won't you let me out?
I know he means no hann to me
But building walls csnfining me...

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free...

Let me go! I said let me go! Set me free!

I know he means no harm to me
But building walls confining me...

Let me go ! I said let me go ! Set me free !
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free...

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free...

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free..

@katcankan7129

17w

🎼🎤😃🎵🎶
Lyrics
Set
Set
Set me free !

Flash backs hits me right between the eyes The man just came and said to me: I want you by my side.
Something so excited but not without a doubt He's locked the door and thrown the key Someone get me out.
I know he means no harm to me
But building walls confining me
Can only make me want to leave - set me free ! Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free (Baby let me go)
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free!
Falling crashing in and out of love
Doing things that girls do then he came about. So delightful all that I could want (could want)
But he locked the door and threw the key Won't you let me out?
I know he means no harm to me
But building walls confining me
Can only make me want to leave - set me free !

Set me free
Set me free
Set me free (I've got to go please let me go)
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free... Let me go! I said let me go!
Set me free!
I know he means no harm to me
But building walls confining me
Can only make me want to leave - set me free !
Let me go! I said let me go ! Set me free !

Set me free (baby)
Set me free
Set me free (I've got to go, please let me go)
Set me free
Set me free (I'm drowning in your sea of love)
Set me free
Set me free (whoo ooo)
Set me free
(Set me free) Set me free
Set me free (Oh baby let me go)
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
(Set me free) Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free (I'm drowning in your sea of love)
Set me free
Set me free

All comments from YouTube:

@ClaireWatts-zq8nk

16w↑4

Jackie Graham was one the great women of British pop/rock. Her singles are awesome

@progressive59

13w↑3

Real music forever! ❤

@rainbowlady1532

2y↑6

Yas finally found this 80's masterpiece

@elizabethwhyman7507

2y↑26

Jaki Graham's one of the best singers of her time. Loved her songs

@HIP54

10w↑2

When I as a teen, I wanted to be and sing just like Jacki...:)

@michealkelliher8428

3y↑52

Best voice to come out of Britain in pop music back in the 80's and since. Criminally underrated. Love her high octane infused music compared to the crap that passes as music today.
If she was in America, she'd be a major star. Britain was not ready for a sublime R'nB blackstar voice like this back in the 80's. Shame.

@rjjcms1

2y↑1

She had a string of hits here in the UK in 1985 and 1986. This was one of them,peaking at number 7 in June 1986.

@newjoel18

That's true actually, didn't help that she was British. Ruby Turner had similar difficulties.

@MampsUK

She was definitely underrated this tune is amongst one of my favs of the 80s

@davecoalwood9487

42w

@@newjoel18uck off. Being British always helps not being a cunt!! 😅

@SW-kr9fl

38w

Absolutely. Loose Ends were another British soul act that never got the mega stardom they deserved

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@progressive59

13w↑1

Imagine dancing at a club in 86 with this blasting through the place? Best time ever ❤🎉

@shelleycheeseman8904

2y↑5

My fav of Jaki will always get me up dancing….on watching the video has anyone else clocked that one of the dancers with the shoulder length hair looks & moves very much like Jermaine Stewart….another great music artist of the 80s

@leeyafano9060

2y↑3

80's come Baaack😐

@Melynnest

49w↑4

She’s amazing! Saw her live twice at Southport and once at soultasia. She’s was one of my favourite 80s singers when I was a young teen. She’s bubbly, chatty and such a lovely woman

@keithdavies3400

43w↑3

Saw Jackie at York this weekend, thought she were exceptional, so so enjoyed❤

@toqir-dar

46w↑4

Love this song. First time heard it in 30 odd years!! Wow

@stephengay9761

1y↑11

Energy like this is missing in a lot of todays music simple but powerful miss it

@tompoole007

3y↑6

80s masterclass.

@Tommytucamoto

27w↑1

Thank god for jaki graham

@johnleggatt5372

2y↑3

wow jaki you are one in a million, will never forget good music like you did????????

@SuperCidermonkey

2y↑12

Such a gorgeous, wonderful talent, your music has brought me so much happiness over my lifetime, thank you Jaki!

@ashleyworthington8855

5y↑29

And suddenly I’m 17 again - fab!!!

@murphycreationsvideos

I was only 4 when this came out

@maxstrengthholistics

3y↑1

I'm jealous you were at that age when these tracks came out

@Dem232

3y↑1

All of a sudden I'm 13 and in my first year at junior high! Special times, amazing memories and GREAT 80's MUSIC (like this track)! :-)

@andrewmyers9982

And me, except I am 16 🤣🤣

@murphycreationsvideos

I was only 4 when this song came out

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@mrmister769

2y↑2

Tune👍👍👍👍

@Ready2071

20w↑1

Man, I haven't seen this clip for ages! Luv this song. Brings me right back to the 80s. when music was music! ❤👍

@persverreguldbrandsgard4216

14w

This Song Was on A compilation cassette named " på gang" here in Norway 🇧🇻 back in -86..! Now she's one of My All Time female vocalists...⭐⭐⭐👍

@SB-ss2yg

21w↑1

She sang this beautifully tonight live! Her voice is amazing ❤❤❤❤❤such a nice lady xx

@bestdisco1979

23w

Outstanding singer, just awesome ❤

@notandnowavailableonyoutub2855

5y↑38

260 views for a huge 80's dance classic. It's been locked in Youtubes Chastity Corset for 8 years! Swines, Set Me Free indeed and at last, it is!

@paolarotella4304

@ajs41

3y↑1

There was a much better quality version of this video before, but it's disappeared.

@rjjcms1

2y↑1

It's been liberated.

@geoneu2116

2y↑2

Love Jaki Graham brilliant song loving the skin the tight Red outfit too! sure it looks like Mel & Kim dancing with her in the Background..in this vid..

@supa4dupa

38w↑1

Top notch good vibes song,the voice fashion,the dance moves ,nothing like the 80s .I still dance to these happy, groovy tunes.Thank you Ms Jaki Graham.

@imranmohammed3508

2y↑13

I’ve only discovered this song about 2 months ago and I cannot stop listening to it no matter how hard I try, love it! 👏🏼

@petersothern2909

why only 2 months?

@imranmohammed3508

1y↑2

@@petersothern2909 I didn’t grow up during this songs release

@petersothern2909

1y↑2

@@imranmohammed3508 ahh the 80s were the best. glad you like jackie she's a lovely person

@mandybirch7783

Forty odd years ago this was one of many of her hits and still to this day year 2023 xx

@gerbendenheeten6905

4y↑25

Great tune, deserves more likes!

@murphycreationsvideos

3y↑1

The view count has surprised me, this should have at least 1 million views by now.

@dissyduster

Amen x.

@Eroica1107

2y↑10

Thank you Jaki for this song, you make me dance each time again❤️

@dutchy1176

2y↑2

Can't get any more 80's than this...

@billysequins

2y↑5

A total pop masterpiece

@garyroberts1496

2y↑2

Go on jaki well done love🤩👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@xxxyyy-zzz2624

2y↑1

Bella voce , bella donna

@john111257

2y↑1

gorgeous and talented

@musondavincent7740

45w↑1

What a song to remember 🎉

@Straight2TheHeart

4y↑8

Oh those glamorous 80's. This song makes me wanna dance every time I hear it. I cannot believe it was released 33 (!) years ago. Man, I was 18 when this came out and now I am just old. :(

@redmed10

4y↑3

We were lucky to experience this music when it first came out.

@desertrose1226

3y↑2

Your 40s is not old 😊

@rjjcms1

21 then,and all these things here I often say to myself revisiting all these hits of yesteryear.

@antoniofranchini3074

2y↑3

Great tune ! Top voice !

@tajendersingh7711

2y↑2

Good song, my favorite childhood memory

@nadinewhittingham6519

3y↑2

A n amazing blast from the past xxxx

@RazSux

5y↑28

Such a great song!

@ronaldkishna8319

Sang it Honey Child...this clip it s sound the dancers, their outfits,da song and ofcourse Jaki..

@nigelclark9315

2y↑3

Love Jaki Graham!!!

@dissyduster

Me too X.

@justMe-rd4sw

4y↑4

Oh my lord WOT a voice ❤✊👌
This woman is a vocal Goddess
Should have been Heuuuuuuge
Beautiful Beautiful voice.

@craigdavis5407

4y↑8

Hidden Gem!!!

@kirstywilson4289

3y↑2

Listening to this in December 2020...

@desertrose1226

3y↑4

Very different to the 20 somethings singers now. Classy and tasteful 💜

@robertcotgrave5920

What a lady. Love her.

@BUGGY71

1y↑1

Can we please have these videos In HD. Always loved Jaki x

@kerry3355

4y↑4

Always used to play her a lot on radio Luxembourg in the 80s great singer.
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@christiancairo5584

3y↑1

i m from argentina, great voice, great memories!!!!

@stevenhumphries110

2y↑2

Unbelievable...Superb !!

@henkdelange3107

3y↑3

Still a great song!

@seansawyer580

21w

Saw her last night at the White Rock Hastings. Still great live

@OMG_BeCkY

4y↑2

SING IT, girlfran!

@nickvie71

2y↑2

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece from a godess.

@angelamartin5003

3y↑4

Always loved this song.

@mattmusicaddict9183

22w

Getting chaka Khan/donna summer vibes from this song.

@benraaphorst5646

4y↑3

Great song voice and lady🎤🎤🎤🌬🕊🤗💝

@MIK_F40

46w

Top of the pops 21/5/87, just watched on BBC iplayer... This video was used for the closing credits which was cool but now I find the official video is playing at a slower speed... I prefer the faster version. It sounds more fluid hearing the keyboards play at this faster speed, Jaki's voice still sounds amazing though!👍

@g.t4545

2y↑5

Set me free amazing song classic.. it helps me fight negative energy and vibes positive results wins 🥇

@leeyafano9060

2y↑1

Indeed!

@Dead-Ball-Situation

2y↑3

Thank you Jaki for making such wonderful music.

@Lunangel

3y↑5

Underrated song ❤

@justMe-rd4sw

4y↑3

Jaki is a Legend, one of my favourite voices of all time💖👌😎🆒️

@rondeneef

4y↑4

just wonna hear jaki

@rondeneef

in ........ th magnetism will change. will give new world. we( will see it

@TomRipley7350

4y↑5

Amazing voice.

@FullStoryMix

5y↑30

Love the song but c'mon, this is the official Jaki Graham channel on YouTube and the best version you have of the video is 240p?

@JPatelLive

2y↑2

Upload a HD version! 💯 It's 2022

@redmed10

4y↑6

Love the choreography. Such a great feel good song. Loved these songs at the time. And so great to be able to look back on them again.

@marvindhaby4893

3y↑4

Super funky, et les danseurs ils s'assurent !!

@Bustygirl-dz1wi

4y↑3

great voice she had

@jedkendray9814

5y↑5

A gem ❤❤❤

@craigdavis5407

4y↑6

True Legend!!!

@stefanomerli5102

Bellissimo riempipista anni 80 tanti ricordi alle rotonde di Garlasco.........

@johnnycarder-bull6081

My belated wanted a job transfer the year of this record and he amended the lyrics to "Transfer me."

@aeyshapaling2917

3y↑1

Still Awesome!! 2021 ♥️

@sharonroles6082

3y↑2

amazing what a tune set me free

@michelzucchetti4778

3y↑2

J'ai toujours adoré cette chanson, son rythme funky, sa video et la voix de Jaki!

@stephaniesimpson3422

5y↑2

first pop video that openly featured a singer dressed i fetish latex gear.

@craigdavis5407

4y↑4

So Fine!!!

@lisagoddard6478

48w

What a lovely lady and a truly amazing vocal talent Jaki has! I feel that as well as being one of her biggest hits, this song really displays her vocal range as an artist too! Much love and respect! xx 😀

@modelcars9493

5y↑6

Orginal bleibt Orginal👍👏💖🎸😎

@samoyo7054

4y↑1

i like this song jaki graham set me free 1986 ghana by roots

@benjaminjoy6542

3y↑1

2020 LOvE It ♥️👍

@stelpapgr

5y↑4

Beautiful song in our youth time

@Jachimma

5y↑1

This takes me waaaaaaay back!<3

@J97736

👏👏

@xxxyyy-zzz2624

4y↑3

Bella donna

@mandybirch7783

I first heard this song in 1080 s but many many years later still kills it I relate to it because I'm an now free of thirty five years of hell but now freeeeee xxx

@jameslaudat1132

5y↑1

Good evening from James and Josie Laudat who is waiting for jaki Graham to come to Basildon Essex towngate for an good experience.

@ronaldkishna8319

5y↑5

Chique!

@juneking4793

Brilliant record 💕

@davecoalwood9487

15w

The Queen of England now Liz has gone.

@paulaeduarda3364

23w

@roka9849

2y↑1

très chaud, mes pieds vont danser.

@eleeuwerink

5y↑3

Jaki Graham - Set Me Free By EMI Records Inc. Ltd.

@stephenpickup1074

Indeed, that skirt! It's much of statement, then & now. Let her go-o-o!

@erminioferri6674

17w

Estate 1986
Discoteca oxygen
San benedetto del tronto

@Hotshot-lx5kw

4y↑1

it should upload to 480p in a decent quality these videos of Jaki Graham?

@djGreenALERT

4y↑3

Great song obviously but I always preferred the duets with David Grant.

@nicolasschwartz5701

J ai beaucoup dansez sur ce tube 👍👌

@katcankan7129

17w

@kidwaryodproduction

5y↑1

0:22 "Flashback Hits Me Right Between the Ass" oops "Between the Eyes"

You know sometimes it's funny when "Eyes" can easily misheard as "Ass" (Remind me of Living in a Box's Richard Darbyshire ways of singing)

But don't get me wrong. Jaki always my favorite singer :)

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