somebody to love
R.I.C.K. Lyrics
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Free, free, set them free.
Free, free, set them free.
Free, free, set them free.
If you need somebody, call my name.
If you want someone, you can do the same.
If you want to keep something precious,
You want to hold on to your possessions, don't even think about me.
If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
If it's a mirror you want just look into my eyes,
Or a whipping boy, someone to despise.
Or a pris'ner in the dark tied up in chains you just can't see
or a beast in a gilded cage; that's all some people ever want to be.
If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
You can't control an independent heart,
(Can't love what you can't keep)
Can't tear the one you love apart.
(Can't love what you can't keep)
Forever conditioned to believe that we can't live,
We can't live here and be happy with less.
With so many riches, so many souls,
With ev'rything we see that we want to possess.
If you need somebody, call my name.
If you want someone, you can do the same.
If you want to keep something precious,
Got to lock it up and throw away the key.
You want to hold on to your possessions, don't even think about me.
If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
The lyrics of R.I.C.K.'s song "Somebody to Love" touch upon the important concept of freedom in relationships. The idea presented is that true love is not about possessing someone, but rather setting them free. The repeated phrase "Free, free, set them free" emphasizes this idea of letting go and allowing your loved one to be independently happy.
The message of the song is further conveyed in the lines "If you love somebody, if you love someone, set them free". This implies that genuine love involves trust and freedom, and trying to control or possess someone is not true love. The lyrics also mention the idea of possessions and the need to "lock it up and throw away the key" in order to hold onto them. However, this mindset should not be carried over into relationships where one should not try to hold onto the other.
The lyrics also explore the different forms of relationships that people may want such as a mirror to see themselves, a whipping boy to blame, or a prisoner tied up in chains. These scenarios emphasize how some people may willingly choose to be controlled or dependent on others, but this is not healthy in a true loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Free, free, set them free.
Let go of whatever is holding you back and allow yourself and others to be free.
If you need somebody, call my name.
Reach out for help when you need it.
If you want someone, you can do the same.
Be there for others in the same way that you want them to be there for you.
If you want to keep something precious, Got to lock it up and throw away the key.
If you want to hold on to something, you need to guard and protect it.
You want to hold on to your possessions, don't even think about me.
If you're only focused on material possessions, don't waste your time thinking about me.
If it's a mirror you want just look into my eyes, Or a whipping boy, someone to despise.
If you're looking for someone to reflect your feelings or someone to take out your frustrations on, that's not me.
Or a pris'ner in the dark tied up in chains you just can't see or a beast in a gilded cage; that's all some people ever want to be.
Some people are content with being trapped and limited by their own fears and desires.
You can't control an independent heart, Can't tear the one you love apart.
You can't control someone else's heart or force them to love you.
Forever conditioned to believe that we can't live, We can't live here and be happy with less.
We're constantly bombarded with messages that tell us we need to strive for more, but true happiness doesn't come from possessions or wealth.
With so many riches, so many souls, With ev'rything we see that we want to possess.
We're surrounded by temptation and the desire to own more, but we need to learn to let go and be content with what we have.
Set them free.
Let go and allow yourself and others to be free.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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