N.J.B., earlier known as NIGHT JAMMING BAND hailed from Mönsterås, Sweden -… Read Full Bio ↴N.J.B., earlier known as NIGHT JAMMING BAND hailed from Mönsterås, Sweden - their debut was the 7" single 'Soldier of Love / Run Away' recorded at Metrocord Studios and released privately in 1986 limited to 500 copies. In 1988 they recorded their full-lenght LP 'Heroes' at Danish Krajbjerg studios.

Set Me Free
N.J.B. Lyrics

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When I'm with you
Feels like
Outside
Inside
Take a step back
Still wanna fight
A tear
No cry

Ooh yeah
I don't care if it hurts
That's just the way it goes
We're lovers then we're foes
Take me there or leave me here
As long as you're with me
Baby we're just meant to be
Take me high
Off the ground
Take me low
Bring me down
Take my breath
Make me breathe
Lock me up
Set me free
Then set me free
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh ooh ah ah
Then set me free
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh ooh ah ah
Then set me free
When I'm with you
Feels like
Outside
Inside
Take a step back
Still wanna fight
A tear
No cry
Take me high
Off the ground
Take me low
Bring me down
Take my breath
Make me breathe
Lock me up
Set me free
Then set me free
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh ooh ah ah
Then set me free
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh ooh ah ah
Then set me free
Hmm yeah
I don't care if it hurts
That's just the way it goes
We're lovers then we're foes
Take me there or leave me here
As long as you're with me
Baby we're just meant to be, yeah
Take me high
Off the ground
Take me low
Bring me down
Take my breath
Make me breathe
Lock me up
Set me free
Then set me free yeah
Yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh ooh ah ah
Then set me free
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh ooh ooh ah ah
Then set me free

Overall Meaning

In the song Set Me Free by N.J.B., the singer is trying to navigate the confusing and tumultuous nature of a relationship. The opening lines of the chorus highlight the internal conflict they are experiencing. On one hand, being with their partner feels like being both "outside" and "inside" of themselves. This could be interpreted as the sense of vulnerability and exposure that comes with being close to someone, versus the comfort and security that can come from sharing oneself with another person. However, despite this inner turmoil, the singer is still tempted to fight for the relationship. The lines "Take a step back / Still wanna fight / A tear / No cry" suggest that despite the difficulties they are facing, the singer wants to keep trying.

The chorus goes on to describe a range of emotions and sensations that the singer experiences with their partner. They want to be taken "high off the ground" and "low" to a place of vulnerability. They want to be "locked up" but also "set free" – in other words, they want to feel safe and secure in the relationship, but they also want the freedom to be themselves. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song, along with the powerful guitar and drum instrumental backing, builds a sense of urgency and passion.

Overall, the song Set Me Free speaks to the complicated and often painful nature of romantic relationships. It suggests that love is not always easy but is worth fighting for, even when it brings challenges and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

When I'm with you
Being in your presence brings me joy and happiness

Feels like
You make me feel a certain way

Outside
My external environment doesn't matter when I'm with you

Inside
You penetrate deep within me and affect me on a personal level

Take a step back
I need a moment of clarity to gain perspective

Still wanna fight
Although we may have issues, I'm willing to work through them with you

A tear
My emotions can be overwhelming at times

No cry
But I won't let them get the best of me

Ooh yeah
I'm feeling good right now

I don't care if it hurts
I'm willing to endure pain for the sake of our relationship

That's just the way it goes
We'll go through ups and downs, but that's the nature of life