Jaki Graham (born September 15, 1956 in Birmingham, England) is an English … Read Full Bio ↴Jaki Graham (born September 15, 1956 in Birmingham, England) is an English singer. She originally sang in a band called Ferrari, and then went on to sing with the band Medium Wave, before becoming a backing vocalist for UB40. She was soon discovered and went on to achieve good chart success, including two singles in which she duetted with the former Linx member and future Fame Academy vocal coach, David Grant. She was also half of the pop-funk duo Kiss the Sky.

More recently, she has been seen on the ITV singing contest, Hit Me Baby One More Time.

Graham's latest single, "Superstition", was released exclusively to HMV stores on November 21, 2005.

Discography

[edit] Albums
Heaven Knows (1985)
Breaking Away (1986)
From Now On (1989)
Real Life (1994)
Hold On (1995)
Rhythym Of life (1996)
Don't Keep Me Waiting (1997)
My Life (1998)
Greatest Hits Live! (2009)
Absolute Essential - the very best of (2010)

[edit] Singles
"What's The Name Of Your Game" (1984)
"Once More With The Feeling" (1984)
"Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" (duet with David Grant) (1985) (#5 UK)
"Round And Round" (1985) (#9 UK)
"Heaven Knows" (1985) (#59 UK)
"Mated" (duet with David Grant) (1985) (#20 UK)
"Set Me Free" (1986) (#7 UK, #15 US Dance)
"Breaking Away" (1986) (#16 UK)
"Step Right Up" (1986) (#15 UK)
"Still in Love" (1987) (#83 UK)
"No More Tears" (1988) (#60 UK)
"From Now On" (1989) (#73 UK)
"The Better Part Of Me" (1989) (#79 UK)
"Touch Me (When We're Dancing)" (1991)
"Band Of Gold" (1992)
"Ain't Nobody" (1994) (#44 UK, #1 US Dance)
"You Can Count On Me" (1995) (#62 UK)
"Absolute E-Sensual" (1995) (#69 UK, #3 US Dance)
"Style" (1995)
"Christmas Song" (1995)
"Seek & You Will Find" (1996)
"The Only Love" (1996)
"You and I" (1997)
"Don't Keep Me Waiting" (1997)
"Walking On Water" (1997)
"Superstition" (2005)

Set Me Free
Jaki Graham 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

The lyrics of the song "Set Me Free" by Jaki Graham talk about feeling trapped in a relationship where the person is building walls and confining the singer. The singer expresses their desire to be set free from the relationship. The song begins with the singer experiencing flashbacks and being approached by their partner who wants them to stay by their side. Though the singer is excited, they are unsure about their partner's intentions. Soon after, the partner locks the door and throws away the key, leaving the singer feeling trapped.

The singer continues to confide in the listener that they know their partner means no harm, but feels that the building walls are confining them. The phrase "set me free" is repeated throughout the song as the singer urges their partner to let them go. The chorus is a plea to be released from the confines of the relationship.

The song portrays the feelings of many who feel trapped in a relationship but might not have the courage to voice out their feelings. It highlights the importance of freedom and being able to make personal choices, even if that means ending a relationship. The songwriter, Jaki Graham, delivers these lines with a sense of urgency, emphasizing the weight of the singer's plea for freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Set
A plea to be set free

Set me free !
A direct plea to be set free

Flash backs hits me right between the eyes
Memories of past experiences suddenly come to mind

The man just came and said to me: I want you by my side.
Someone expressed romantic interest in the artist

Something so excited but not without a doubt
The singer is excited but uncertain about the situation

He's locked the door and thrown the key
The person who expressed interest in the singer has trapped them in some way

Someone get me out.
A plea for help to escape

I know he means no harm to me
The artist knows the person who trapped them has no malice

But building walls confining me
The person's actions have created a feeling of being trapped

Can only make me want to leave - set me free !
The feeling of being trapped makes the singer want to escape

Falling crashing in and out of love
The artist has experienced many intense emotions in their romantic life

Doing things that girls do
The singer is engaging in normal dating behaviors

Then he came about.
The person who trapped the singer entered their life

So delightful all that I could want
The singer was initially happy with the new relationship

Won't you let me out?
Another direct plea for help to escape

Let me go! I said let me go! Set me free!
An even more urgent plea for help to escape

Set me free
A plea to be set free

Set me free...
A plea 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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