Set Me Free
Jam & Spoon feat. Rea Garvey Lyrics

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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 past the sunset line
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 of Jam & Spoon's song Set Me Free are centered around the theme of being lost and yearning for freedom. The song starts with the line “Wake up see the morning light, this is you, this is today” which encourages the listener to start afresh and take on the day ahead. The following line, “You try so hard to get it right, can’t help thinking somewhere you lost your way” suggests that despite trying your hardest, you may feel lost or unsure of your path in life. The lyrics then ask when was the last time you saw a smile, implying that perhaps you have been looking at life through a negative lens and that you may feel like everyone around you is also feeling trapped or unhappy.

The chorus of the song, "Set me free," is a cry for liberation from the constraints of society or personal struggles. The verses explain that the search for freedom is a personal journey and it can be different for everyone. For the singer's friend, it is “out there somewhere, way out on the open road,” and for the singer himself, he is “always looking down that road out of town.” In essence, these are avenues for finding a sense of freedom and escape.

Line by Line Meaning

Wake up see the morning light
Begin your day by observing the beauty of the sunrise.

This is you
This day is yours to make the best of.

This is today
This moment is all you have, make it count.

You try so hard to get it right
You put in effort to make sure things go the way you want them to.

Can't help thinking somewhere you lost your way
Despite your efforts, you feel like you may have taken the wrong path.

When was the last time
Reflect on the last instance of a pleasant occurrence.

You saw a smile?
Have you seen a happy face in a while?

There's a scream on every silent face you see
People are hiding behind their quiet demeanor even though they're dying inside.

They're singing set me free
The hidden screams are a plea to break free from whatever is holding them back.

I got a friend
This person relates their friend's wiseness.

Who burns like a fire
This person (the friend) has a zeal for life.

Says there's only one thing you'll ever know
The friend has concluded that there's only one truth in life.

It's out there somewhere
The truth is beyond them.

Way past the sunset line
The truth is located afar, beyond what is commonly known.

Way out on the open road
The person has to travel to reach the truth.

And me I'm always looking down
The person is occupied with their feet and doesn't frequently check their surroundings.

Down that road out of town
The person hopes to find their way out of their current location.

Each morning and night
This person thinks of the journey to find the truth every day.

You can see me
Their dedication is visible to anyone watching them closely.

I'm singing set me free
This person has a similar request for a life-transforming experience.

Set me free
The person seeks liberation from restraints - emotionally, physically, mentally or spiritually.

Goodnight auberge
The time has arrived to wind down and retire for the day.

I leave you now
It's time to say goodbye for the moment.

You must sleep
It's important for the person receiving the message to rest up.

While I work the day
The other person has more to accomplish.

Till I return
Keeping in mind the unfinished tasks, the person intends to return to their life's purpose.

To dream of you
While asleep, thoughts of the unfinished tasks can come to mind and lead to resolution.

Through the night
This resolution can occur at any point in the night.

And that free, freeway
The destination towards a free life can be reached on the open road.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GAVIN CHRISTOPHER

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