Set Me Free
Heaven Sent Lyrics


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Set me free why don't cha babe
Get out of my life why don't cha babe
'cause you don't really love me
You just keep me hangin'on
Why do you keep a comin' around
Playing with my heart
Why don't cha get out of my life
And let me make a brand new start
Let me get over you
The way you've gotten over me yeah
Set me free why don't cha babe
Get out of my life why don't cha babe
You don't really need me
But you keep me hangin'on
You say although we broke up
You still just wanna be friends
But how can we still be friends
When seeing you only breaks my heart again
Set me free why don't cha babe
Get out of my life why don't cha babe
You don't really need me
But you keep me hangin'on
Get out, get out of my life
And let me sleep at night
'Cos you don't really love me
You just keep me hangin'on
You say you still care for me
But your heart and soul needs to be free
And now that you've got your freedom
You wanna still hold on to me
You don't want me for yourself
So let me find somebody else
Why don't cha be a man about it and set me free
Now you don't care a thing about me
You're just using me - Hey, abusing me
Get out, get out of my life
And let me sleep at night
'Cos you don't really love me
You just keep me hangin'on




You don't really need me
You just keep me - hangin'on

Overall Meaning

The song "Set Me Free" by Heaven Sent is about the singer's longing to be set free from a person who is keeping them hanging on in their relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's desire to move on and start fresh, but their partner keeps coming back, playing with their heart and emotions, and refusing to let them go. The singer ultimately realizes that their partner doesn't really love or need them, and is only using them for their own selfish needs. The singer begs their partner to be a man about it, set them free and let them find someone who truly cares for them.


The lyrics in this song are powerful and emotional, speaking to anyone who has felt stuck in a toxic relationship, unable to move on and find happiness. The singer's desperation and longing to be set free is palpable, and their partner's disregard for their feelings is heartbreaking. Overall, this song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has been in a similar situation, and serves as a reminder of the importance of self-love and knowing when to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

Set me free why don't cha babe
The singer is pleading with their partner to release them from the relationship.


Get out of my life why don't cha babe
The singer is asking their significant other to completely exit their life.


'cause you don't really love me
The singer believes that their partner does not truly love them.


You just keep me hangin'on
The artist feels like they are being strung along by their partner.


Why do you keep a comin' around
The artist is questioning why their partner continues to be present in their life.


Playing with my heart
The singer feels emotionally manipulated by their partner's actions.


And let me make a brand new start
The singer wants to move on and start fresh without their current partner.


Let me get over you
The artist wants to move on from their partner and their relationship.


The way you've gotten over me yeah
The artist is aware that their partner has already moved on.


You don't really need me
The artist believes that their partner does not require them anymore.


You say although we broke up
The singer's partner has expressed a desire to remain friends, even after the breakup.


But how can we still be friends
The artist is struggling to maintain a friendship with their ex due to the emotional pain it causes.


When seeing you only breaks my heart again
Even seeing their ex is a painful reminder of their failed relationship.


Get out, get out of my life
The singer is demanding their ex to leave their life entirely.


And let me sleep at night
The singer wants to be able to move on and rest peacefully without the emotional burden of their ex.


You say you still care for me
The artist's ex has expressed a continued care for them even after the breakup.


But your heart and soul needs to be free
The artist's ex cannot give them the commitment and love that they desire.


And now that you've got your freedom
The singer's ex has gained freedom from the relationship.


You wanna still hold on to me
The singer's ex wants to continue to have a hold on their life.


You don't want me for yourself
The artist believes that their ex's true intentions do not involve being in a relationship with them.


So let me find somebody else
The artist is ready to find another partner to be with.


Why don't cha be a man about it and set me free
The artist is telling their ex to take responsibility and end their relationship.


Now you don't care a thing about me
The singer believes that their ex no longer cares for them.


You're just using me - Hey, abusing me
The artist feels like they are being used and mistreated in the relationship.


You just keep me - hangin'on
The singer is being strung along by their partner.




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Comments from YouTube:

@RnBAmbassador

This song topped my personal charts for 32 consecutive weeks.

@katcartagena6048

I have been waiting for this to be available again forever! Pls leave it up so I can watch and listen to it!!  I love them!  I wish they had there other cover songs from The Supremes!! AWESOME!

@djlukas1983

Fajny kawałek

@divastar2010

Ich habs sooo geliebt

@marvelousLaura

das hab ich als kind immer gehört :D däumchen hoch

@duci90

endlich gibts dieses video auch auf youtube!!! hab die ganze zeit danach gsucht und etz isser da!!! Big thanks fürs Video!!!!!

@xxPsycho90

ach wie schön hab es als 12 oder 13 geliebt schöne zeit

@JoeyBatz

I can see why Samantha Rex left this group and went to the Attic Ends. That's more her style than this could ever be. It's so manufactured and choreographed. Is that even them singing? Still, three very pretty girls though.

@shiksen

wow it's a long time ago i saw the video...:D i didn't remember it was so "hot"^^ all three have great bodies but they really can't dance :D but the song is awesome :)♥

@philippmax2230

ich hab nen link zu dem album bei amazon darf den aber lt. Youtube nicht posten

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