Set Me Free
Sun Heat Lyrics
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I'm swimming in unknown waters
It threatens to tear me apart
And it just keeps getting hardest
Set me free
Set me free
It's taking all of me
Set me free
I carry the world on my shoulders
I am a prisoner left here
Praying it'll soon be over
Set me free
Set me free
It's taking all of me
Set me free
I --
I --
I --
I --
I --
I --
Set me free
Set me free
It's taking all of me
Set me free
Set me free
Set me free
The opening lines of Sun Heat's song 'Set Me Free' evoke a sense of confusion and fear, as the singer is feeling their way through the dark and swimming in unknown waters. This is a metaphor for the unknown path they are on and the uncertainty they face. The line "It threatens to tear me apart" suggests the deep emotional struggle they are facing. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is burdened by the weight of the world and feels like a prisoner, trapped and unable to escape. They long to be free.
The repeated plea "set me free" represents the singer's desire to break free from their current situation and find peace. Even though they are walking alone through the wreckage, they still hold hope that the situation will soon be over. The ending of the song becomes more emotional as the repetition of "I" represents the singer's internal struggle as they come to terms with their feelings. The song ends with the same plea for freedom as before, showing that the internal struggle remains unresolved.
Overall, 'Set Me Free' conveys a strong message of hope and perseverance in the face of struggles. The metaphorical language used throughout the lyrics allows listeners to connect with the emotions of the song and understand the singer's experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling my way through the dark
I am navigating through a situation blindly with no light or guidance
I'm swimming in unknown waters
I am in unfamiliar territory that is causing great distress
It threatens to tear me apart
The situation is so overwhelming that it feels like it could break me
And it just keeps getting hardest
The problems are compounding and becoming more difficult to manage
Set me free
I need to be released from this burden and the pain it's causing me
It's taking all of me
I am being depleted by this ongoing struggle
I'm walking alone through the wreckage
I am struggling to move forward, with no support or help
I carry the world on my shoulders
I am bearing the weight of the world's problems, and it's too much for me to handle
I am a prisoner left here
I am trapped in a situation that is out of my control
Praying it'll soon be over
I am hoping and longing for the situation to come to a close
I--
A brief musical interlude, indicating a moment of reflection or respite
Set me free
I am hopeful that I can be released from this difficult time
Set me free
I am repeating my plea for liberation from my struggles
Set me free
This is my desperate cry for help, to be lifted out of this difficult time
Writer(s): Rick Seibold, Jesse Marc Epstein
Contributed by Ava L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.