After initially going viral in 2019 with "Set You Free", his cover of the 1990's hit by N-Trance, Sam Ryder rose to prominence thanks to TikTok, where he started posting a series cover songs in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of 2020, Sam Ryder had become the most followed music artist on TikTok, leading him to sign with the record label Parlophone and the management agency TaP Music.
On 24 September 2021, Ryder released his major-label debut EP, titled "The Sun’s Gonna Rise.
On 10 March 2022, the BBC announced that they had internally selected Sam Ryder to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, with the song "Space Man". Ryder finished in second place at the Eurovision final with 466 points, becoming the highest-scoring UK Eurovision entrant. He won the jury vote and also scored the UK its best result since 1998 and its first top three since 2002.
Set You Free
Sam Ryder Lyrics
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Feel your heartbeat close to me
Want to stay in your arms forever
Only love can set you free
When I hold you, baby
Feel your heartbeat close to me
Want to stay in your arms forever
When I wake each morning
As the storm beats down on me
And I know we belong together
Only love can set you free
(Set you free, set you free)
When we touch each other
In a state of ecstasy
Want this night to last forever
Only love can set you free
Oh, baby, only love can set you free
Only love can set you free
Only love can set you free
The lyrics to Sam Ryder's song "Set You Free" are an ode to love and the freedom it can bring. The repeated phrase "only love can set you free" emphasizes the idea that love has the power to break down barriers and release one from the constraints of the world. When the singer is holding their beloved and feeling their heartbeat, they want nothing more than to stay in their arms forever, because only in love can they find comfort and the feeling of being truly free.
The storm that "beats down" in the morning symbolizes the hardships and difficulties of life, but the singer finds solace in the fact that they are together, and that's what matters. In the moments of physical intimacy between the couple, they are transported to a state of "ecstasy" where they want the night to last forever. In this state, they experience a kind of freedom that only love can provide.
Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of love being a powerful and transformative force that has the ability to set one free from the struggles and limitations of life. The idea that love is the only thing capable of freeing a person is a powerful one, and Ryder's performance of these lyrics only emphasizes this message.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hold you, baby
I feel a sense of comfort and safety when you're in my arms
Feel your heartbeat close to me
Being close to you and feeling your heartbeat makes me feel more connected to you
Want to stay in your arms forever
I want to hold onto these feelings and be with you for as long as possible
Only love can set you free
Love is the only thing that can truly make you feel liberated and free
When I wake each morning
Starting a new day can be difficult, but I know that being with you makes it easier
As the storm beats down on me
Sometimes life can be tough, but our love gives me the strength to keep going
And I know we belong together
I'm confident that we're meant to be together and that our love is real
When we touch each other
The physical connection between us is just as meaningful as the emotional connection
In a state of ecstasy
Being with you and feeling your touch is an unforgettable experience
Want this night to last forever
I never want this moment to end because I feel so happy and fulfilled
Oh, baby, only love can set you free
The power of love is something that can change your life and make everything feel more meaningful
Only love can set you free
Again, it's important to emphasize that love is the key to feeling free and unencumbered
Writer(s): Dale Longworth, Kevin O'toole, Michael David Lewis
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelabaumgartner7188
This song is so powerful and unique but also sad 😢 ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
These song is a special song and your husband will listening, SURELY 👍🏽 !!!
I‘m so sorry for you 😭 but we have a bond together, cause I have lost my baby 👶 and tomorrow is the first year without my boy 💔😭‼️
Don’t get me wrong but since Felix left this world, I hate every single Sunday cause I can’t forget what happened! HONESTLY, I‘m BROKEN !!!
My pain is killing me but it’s okay cause I have NOTHING TO LIVE FOR,...
Greets from AUSTRIA 🇦🇹, Europe ;
👋 Michaela 👋
❤️ ☮️ 🍀 🤗 💪♾
@nunglkr
Here's the lyrics again,
When I hold you, baby
Feel your heartbeat close to me
Want to stay in your arms forever
Only love can set you free
When I hold you, baby
Feel your heartbeat close to me
Want to stay in your arms forever
Only love can set you free
When I wake each morning
As the storm beats down on me
And I know we belong together
Only love can set you free
(Set you free, set you free)
When we touch each other
In state of ecstasy
Want this night to last forever
Only love can set you free
Oh, baby, only love can set you free
Only love can set you free
Only love can set you free
@karenwade7104
My husband died 2 weeks ago and he loved the n trance version bit I am using your beautiful version at his funeral.Thankyou for your talent
@vanessabriggs-firmin2820
I’m so so sorry 😥😥😢❤️🦋🌹
@haleyslight
Condolences sweetheart - remember they cross over and he’s still with u 💐
@lisajayne71167
So sorry x
@michaelabaumgartner7188
This song is so powerful and unique but also sad 😢 ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
These song is a special song and your husband will listening, SURELY 👍🏽 !!!
I‘m so sorry for you 😭 but we have a bond together, cause I have lost my baby 👶 and tomorrow is the first year without my boy 💔😭‼️
Don’t get me wrong but since Felix left this world, I hate every single Sunday cause I can’t forget what happened! HONESTLY, I‘m BROKEN !!!
My pain is killing me but it’s okay cause I have NOTHING TO LIVE FOR,...
Greets from AUSTRIA 🇦🇹, Europe ;
👋 Michaela 👋
❤️ ☮️ 🍀 🤗 💪♾
@terimorris6394
Sorry for your loss Karen, hope you’re feeling a little better each day. My best wishes for you have a wonderful life xxx
@heyitshevx
Never judge a book by its cover! Beautiful, soul touching voice! The look of a viking, the sound of an angel! 😍😍
@theone6919
@Its me or whatever ahahaha... I can feel that....
That's Will changed the history of scary Vikings ,to lovely voice of an angel viking..
@editadubovanova1687
Exactly!!! My words 🙂🙃
@dopiaza2006
Actually in this case you can judge a book by its cover - he's genuine and authentic unlike the manufactured rubbish we get exposed to and told it's good.