No longer wanted to be constrained by the French music industry and only writing in their native tongue they set about creating the melodies and attempting to overcome the language barrier but as if by some divine intervention, a mysterious English cyber svengali swooping in to save the day and provide the lyrics the band sought after. They do not know his identity but virtual introductions have been made and Brice now works together with ‘The Englishman’ using cyberspace as their rehearsal room.
Set You Free
If the Kids Lyrics
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You don't need a home
Break my heart
I'll be fine baby
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But I will die if it stays this way
Our ship has sailed but we won't drown
The day we met in a lonesome town
I heard you say "I'll set you free"
I just want to set you free
I took your hand
Then you took your van
You were the man
I was desert sand
Grand canyon in the setting sun
The heart beats, the shirt's undone
Goodbye my love
There's no need to frown
Remember what you said to me
The day we met in a lonesome town
I heard you say "you set me free"
I just want to set you free
Don't make a fuss
Take the greyhound bus
Go do your stuff
Put your trust in me
Across the land
Just remember us
Let go my hand
As I set you free
I just want to set you free
The song "Set You Free" by If the Kids is a heartbreak anthem with a positive twist. The lyrics chronicle a split between two people who have come to a mutual understanding that their relationship is no longer working. The song suggests that sometimes the best way to love someone is to let them go, allowing both parties to find the freedom they need to be truly happy.
The opening lines, "Hit the road, you don't need a home, break my heart, I'll be fine baby", express the idea that leaving is never easy, but it's necessary when one's happiness is at stake. The singer is telling the person they love that if they must go, they should not be afraid to do so. The second verse implies that the two people involved have had a special bond, with memories of their travels across the country together. Then, in the chorus, the singer repeats the line, "I just want to set you free," emphasizing that letting go is the ultimate act of love in certain situations.
The song maintains a generally upbeat mood, despite the heavy subject matter, with a catchy melody and upbeat guitar riffs. Overall, the song suggests that while endings can be painful, they can also be the start of something new and better.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit the road
Leave and go on your own way
You don't need a home
You don't need to stay here, find your own place
Break my heart
End our relationship
I'll be fine baby
I will be okay
Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical pain won't hurt as much as emotional pain
But I will die if it stays this way
Emotional pain can be debilitating and harmful to one's wellbeing
Our ship has sailed but we won't drown
We've moved on, but we won't let it destroy us
Remember what you said to me
Recall the words that were spoken
The day we met in a lonesome town
The day we first crossed paths
I heard you say 'I'll set you free'
You promised to let me go
I just want to set you free
I want to make sure you're free from the burden of our relationship
I took your hand
I reached out to you
Then you took your van
You left in your vehicle
You were the man
You were in charge
I was desert sand
I was insignificant
Grand canyon in the setting sun
A breathtaking, colorful view
The heart beats, the shirt's undone
An emotional moment
Goodbye my love
Farewell, my dear
There's no need to frown
Don't be sad
You set me free
You released me from our relationship
Don't make a fuss
Don't cause unnecessary trouble
Take the greyhound bus
Take the bus and go far away
Go do your stuff
Follow your own dreams and ambitions
Put your trust in me
Believe that I will let you go
Across the land
Over great distances
Just remember us
Don't forget the relationship we had
Let go my hand
Release your grip on me
As I set you free
As I let you go
I just want to set you free
I want you to have the freedom to move on and find happiness
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tristan Fy
trop bien, j'adore! :D
If The Kids
NEW VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW !!! IF THE KIDS - "On The Run" - OFFICIAL VIDEO
bubinasuit
YES, NEW SONGS!!
Eva H
Bonjour! Je t'aime!!! When's the album coming out? X
Miquel Gonzalez
ENOOOOORME!!! El mejor gupo de europa!!!
Fannymzl
Très bon
Bloodve
finally!!!
BeautifulToStrangers
IF THE KIDS = MY CRISTAL METH
HabibuHalama
*finds it odd you only wrote it 2 times*
HabibuHalama
hahahahaha