Set Me Free
Lee Perry & The Sensations Lyrics


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Set me free (x3)
Stop tearing up my heart
Tearing me apart
Set me free (x3)
Can't break your heart
Set me free
I see when you're driving along the highway
Is love life that is shining in your eyes
I remember everything you have told me
Come on..
Leave me all alone
why don't you go home
So you don't know how happy I will be
I don't need your love
I don't want your love

[Chorus]
So come on and set me free
Set me free (x3)
Stop tearing up my heart
Tearing me apart
Set me free (x3)
Can't break your heart
Set me free (x3)
Stop messing with my mind
You're wasting time
Set me free (x3)
Can't break your heart
Set me free
If you've never wanted to feel my lovin'
Then let me just keep walking on my way
Do you ever think you can change your love life
Your life
Now is the best time to leave it all behind
You really want to make me feel so blue
I don't need your love
I don't want your love
So come on and set me free

[Chorus]

Now I did it all go wrong
I thought love would go on and on and on and on
Want you change, want you change your life
Set me free





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Set Them Free" by Lee Perry & The Sensations is a classic example of love gone wrong. It is a plea from the singer to their lover to set them free from the cycle of pain and heartache that they are going through. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be released from the hold that the lover has on them, as they feel they are being torn apart by the lack of reciprocation. The opening lines "set me free (x3)," set the tone for the rest of the song as the singer is begging to be released from the pain that the lover is causing them. The lyrics "stop tearing up my heart, tearing me apart" reveal that the singer's heart has been repeatedly broken by the actions of their lover, and they can't take it anymore.


The singer goes on to talk about how they see their lover driving along the highway, and they can see the love shining in their eyes. The lyrics "why don't you go home, so you don't know how happy I will be" show that the singer just wants their lover to go back to where they came from so that they can be free from the pain. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "set me free" and emphasizes how the singer can't take the heartbreak anymore. The lyrics "if you've never wanted to feel my lovin', then let me just keep walking on my way" show that the singer is tired of trying to win their lover's heart, and just wants to move on.


Overall, the song is a powerful message about heartbreak and the desire to be released from the pain that comes with it. It is an emotional plea for the lover to set the singer free from the hurt that they have caused.


Line by Line Meaning

Set me free
The singer is pleading to be released from a relationship that is causing them pain and suffering.


Stop tearing up my heart
The other person's actions are causing the singer emotional pain, and they want it to stop.


Tearing me apart
The emotional pain caused by the other person's actions is having a significant impact on the singer's well-being and causing them to suffer greatly.


Can't break your heart
The singer is acknowledging that ending the relationship may have negative consequences for the other person, but they still feel the need to be released.


Set me free
The singer repeats their plea to be released from the relationship, emphasizing its importance.


I see when you're driving along the highway
The singer is aware of the other person's movements and actions, even when they are not together.


Is love life that is shining in your eyes
The singer can see that the other person's romantic life is a source of happiness for them.


I remember everything you have told me
The singer has not forgotten the other person's words and actions and may be using them to justify their decision to end the relationship.


Come on..
The singer is urging the other person to take action and end the relationship.


Leave me all alone
The singer wants to be left alone and free from the other person's influence and control.


why don't you go home
The singer is telling the other person to leave them and go back to their own life.


So you don't know how happy I will be
The singer is anticipating a sense of relief and happiness once the relationship is ended and they are free from the other person's influence.


I don't need your love
The singer is asserting their independence and rejecting the other person's romantic advances and control over their life.


I don't want your love
The singer is making it clear that they do not want to continue the relationship and would rather be free.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the singer's plea to be released from the relationship and highlights the emotional pain and suffering they are experiencing.


Stop messing with my mind
The other person's actions are causing confusion and emotional distress for the singer.


You're wasting time
The singer believes that the other person is not acting in their own best interest by continuing the relationship and wants them to move on.


If you've never wanted to feel my lovin'
The singer is questioning the other person's feelings and motives in the relationship, suggesting that they may not have been sincere in their romantic interest.


Then let me just keep walking on my way
The singer is suggesting that they would rather leave the relationship and move on with their life than continue to feel the pain of rejection and uncertainty.


Do you ever think you can change your love life
The singer is asking the other person if they believe they can make changes in their romantic life to improve their situation.


Your life
The singer is suggesting that the other person needs to take control of their own life and make changes for themselves.


Now is the best time to leave it all behind
The singer is urging the other person to make a change and leave the relationship behind for their own well-being.


You really want to make me feel so blue
The singer is questioning the other person's motives and suggesting that they may be intentionally causing the singer emotional distress.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the singer's plea to be released from the relationship and highlights the emotional pain and suffering they are experiencing.


Now I did it all go wrong
The singer is reflecting on the state of the relationship and questioning how it went so wrong.


I thought love would go on and on and on and on
The singer had high hopes for the relationship and is disappointed that it did not work out as they had envisioned.


Want you change, want you change your life
The singer is urging the other person to make a change and take control of their own life for their own well-being.


Set me free
The singer repeats their plea to be released from the relationship, emphasizing its importance.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the singer's plea to be released from the relationship and highlights the emotional pain and suffering they are experiencing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, DEAN REYNOLDS PUBLISHING
Written by: GAVIN CHRISTOPHER

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