Seattle natives Skasmopolitan busted onto the scene in the mid 90's (back w… Read Full Bio ↴Seattle natives Skasmopolitan busted onto the scene in the mid 90's (back when mp3.com was the most popular place for bands to post their music, before purevolume.com even existed) with demo versions of "Josh" "He Loves Me" and "Road Rage". In October of 1999, their one and only album entitled "They're Only Shoes" was released, and they added a studio version of "Slut Named Rachel" to their mp3.com page. These are the ONLY songs that are legal to distribute. Anything else is PIRATED. They broke up what felt like 5 seconds after the album was released, due to creative differences.

Please see Skasmopolitan's official myspace for more information if you're interested in purchasing their music, as there's an issue with ILLEGAL copies of the CD being sold -- resulting in the artist receiving no cash for it.

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/skasmopolitan

Skasmopolitan was:

Allison Eltrich - Lead Vocals
Micah Warren - Trumpet, bkg vox, Lead vox on "Victim"
Chad Fondren - Trumpet, bkg vox
Chris Tuman - bass, bkg vox, half of the lead vox on "Josh" and "About You", also the lyricist and primary songwriter
Skeeter - Drummer
Will Conine - Guitar
.. they also had a trombone player, but for the life of me I can't remember his name right now (he wasn't at the Skasmo show I went to, or the band practice, b/c he was in NYC at the time..), and a few members got replaced when they tried to stay together after things started falling apart in late 99/early 2000.

Set Me Free
Skasmopolitan Lyrics

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How many times
Can I say
I want you
I need you
And I'll never go away
So this time when I talk to you
Please don't say that our love is through
Just give me one more chance and you will see

No drink no smoke quit shooting up
No crack no coke just gave it up
I've changed my life just come and see
Come bail me out and set me free

I never see you
On visiting day
Please come back to me let me explain
When I tried to make that sale

I didn't think I'd wind up in jail
Just give one more chance and you will see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skasmopolitan's song Set Me Free speaks about a person who is desperate for a second chance with their lover. The song starts with the singer confessing their love and their willingness to never leave their lover's side. The singer pleads with their lover not to say that their love is over and to give them just one last chance. The second verse of the song addresses the singer's past life of drug addiction and crime. The singer talks about how they have given up all harmful habits and have changed their ways. Furthermore, they ask their lover to come and see how they have altered their life and to bail them out of their current situation. The lyrics end with the singer hoping for another chance to set things right and to express their love and affection towards their lover.

The song has a powerful message about redemption and second chances. The song touches upon themes of regret, addiction, and finally, hope. The singer seeks a second chance to prove their love and change their ways. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is willing to do anything to win back their lover's trust and affection.

Line by Line Meaning

How many times
I've expressed my desire for you countless times

Can I say
Is there a limit to how many times I can say it?

I want you
I have an emotional attachment to you

I need you
I rely on you to fulfill a certain aspect of my life

And I'll never go away
I'm committed to staying with you

So this time when I talk to you
I hope you listen to me this time

Please don't say that our love is through
I don't want our relationship to end

Just give me one more chance and you will see
If you give me another chance, you'll witness changes in me

No drink no smoke quit shooting up
I've stopped consuming alcohol and smoking

No crack no coke just gave it up
I'm no longer addicted to drugs such as cocaine and crack

I've changed my life just come and see
I've reformed myself, take a look