Eleanor Tsaig - … Read Full Bio ↴Ori Naftaly - Musical Production, Guitars, Songwriting
Eleanor Tsaig - Vocals, Songwriting
Eran Szendri - Bass
Yam Regev - Drums
Ofir Ventura - Harmonica
Niv Hovav - Hammond
It all began in January 2012, when the Ori Naftaly Band released their debut album “A True Friend (Is Hard to Find)”. It was recorded live at Luna Studios in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The release of "A True Friend" created a buzz throughout the Blues scene worldwide. The album was chosen as "Best Blues Album of 2012" by Jan Marius Franzen from Bluesmagazine.nl and several reviews were published about the band and album. Naftaly was soon interviewed by the Israeli newspaper "The Jerusalem Post" as well as many other magazines and music blogs from Europe, USA and Australia.
During 2012, the band had successfully accumulated an impressive international fan base in Holland, Germany, USA and other European countries. After over 100 shows in Israel, radio interviews and performances in all Blues radio shows and channels in Israel, Naftaly began planning the band's tour to the Netherlands. On September 12th, 2012, the band flew to Holland for a 3 week tour which consisted of 14 shows, 3 live radio performances and recording sessions.
The tour shows were in 10 different cities in Holland, in venues such as the Nispen Open Air Blues Festival and others all over the country.
In mid-October 2012 the Ori Naftaly Band won 1st place in the Israeli Blues Society Blues Challenge Competition. As the winning band, in January 2013 the band will fly to Memphis, TN (USA), to represent Israel in the International Blues Challenge competition (IBC) and compete against over 200 Blues Acts for all over the world.
The Ori Naftaly band is the first israeli band to have reached the Semi Finals and was picked as the fans favorite by selling the largest amount of CD's in the IBC. After the IBC, Ori Naftaly and Eleanor on Vocals played two shows in Chicago - B.L.U.E.S on Halsted as Headliners and The famous juke joint - The WaterHole. They were backed with Chicago finest musicians who played for Maic Slim, Koko Taylor and more.
Set Me Free
The Ori Naftaly Band Lyrics
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You know I′m overworked and having dreams of a home
My love I ask you when will I be free
Oh yeah baby won't you say it to me
Tell me baby how can I be free
Oh I′m sick and tired of these troubles Lord won't you let me be
You know my baby he showed me what it's like to be alone
You never, never know what you got until it′s gone
I'm sick and tired of these troubles Lord won′t you let me be
Mother, father, doctor
All Tellin me slow down
You got crazy dreams but baby look around
Plan it out and play it by the rules
Set me Free now Lord, freedom is what I choose
Oooh oooh whooa freedom is what I choose
Everyday I get the blues
You know every night I drink my booze
Oh yeah Baby, baby won't you say it to me
Tell me baby how can I be free
I′m sick and tired of these troubles Lord won't you let me be
Well mother father doctor
Tellin me slow down
You got crazy dreams
But baby look around
Plan it out and play by the rules
Set Me Free now Lord freedoms what I choose
Freedom is what I choose
The Ori Naftaly Band's song "Set Me Free" is a soulful plea for independence and freedom from the burdens that have been weighing the singer down. The lyrics depict a man who has been living alone for nine long years, working tirelessly and dreaming of a home of his own. He is tired of feeling like a slave to his troubles and asks his lover when he will finally be free. The lyrics speak to the universal longing for liberation from the daily grind, and the desire to break free from the norms and expectations that society places upon us.
The chorus of the song is a repetitive but impactful outcry for freedom. The lyrics "Oh yeah baby won't you say it to me, Tell me baby how can I be free, I'm sick and tired of these troubles Lord won't you let me be," are repeated throughout, emphasizing the singer's desperation for liberation. The song also touches upon the theme of regret, as the main character laments not appreciating what he had until it was gone. These feelings are illustrated in the lyrics "You never, never know what you got until it's gone, All I'm asking boy is how much of a slave can I be."
The song's opening verse highlights the singer's frustration with being alone for nine years. The singer shares his desire for a life companion to share his dreams and burdens with. The lyrics "My love I ask you when will I be free, Tell me baby how can I be free," convey the singer's longing for a supportive partner who will help him break free from his present situation. Overall, "Set Me Free" by The Ori Naftaly Band is a beautiful and poignant song that speaks to the human hunger for freedom and the desire to live a fulfilling and authentic life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nine Long years I live alone
For the past nine years, I have been living alone.
You know I'm overworked and having dreams of a home
I am overworked and have been dreaming of having my own home.
My love I ask you when will I be free
I ask my love when I will ever experience true freedom.
Oh yeah baby won't you say it to me
Oh darling, won't you please tell me.
Tell me baby how can I be free
Please let me know how I can attain freedom.
Oh I'm sick and tired of these troubles Lord won't you let me be
I am exhausted and frustrated with my current problems and I plead with the Lord for some relief.
You know my baby he showed me what it's like to be alone
My partner made me realize what it feels like to be lonely.
You never, never know what you got until it's gone
You only realize the value of something when you have already lost it.
All I'm asking boy is how how much of a slave can I be
I am simply asking how much longer I can continue to be a slave to my struggles.
Mother, father, doctor
My mother, father and doctor have all advised me.
All Tellin me slow down
They all advise me to slow down and take it easy.
You got crazy dreams but baby look around
Although I have ambitious dreams, I need to be aware of my current reality.
Plan it out and play it by the rules
I should strategize and follow the appropriate steps to achieve my dreams.
Set me Free now Lord, freedom is what I choose
I pray to the Lord to set me free, as freedom is the path I wish to pursue.
Oooh oooh whooa freedom is what I choose
Freedom is the decision I have made.
Everyday I get the blues
Every single day I feel down and defeated.
You know every night I drink my booze
To deal with my troubles, I drink alcohol every night.
Well mother father doctor
Again, my mother, father and doctor advise me.
Set Me Free now Lord freedom's what I choose
Once again, I pray to the Lord to grant me freedom, which is my preferred choice.
Freedom is what I choose
Above all, I desire freedom.
Writer(s): Eleanor Tsaig, Ori Naftaly Band
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@coravisser3846
Love it to hear this,beautifull album.I hope to see them again when they are coming to holland.Because Ori said with the baby.
@TheNikoskal
great !!!!!!!!!! love it !!
@theblueskid1
sounds great, I hope to see you soon in the bluescafe Apeldoorn Netherlands. on aug 3th.
@antoniodilucia3448
good blues band
@hichambouljrouf3645
Big up !! Greaaaat band ..
@coravisser727
This is chapeau you have worked so hard on it,but it is it worth more then worth.Woh it is super great you have the blues real in your soul up to your goal.Karma is with you , very great and you are now on a very high level yahhhhhhh this is the blues.Super to listen and to see.Baby baby we need you real as a great band for ever.
@Silodnas
(y) great
@nisman67
yeaaa!!
@coravisser727
TYYYYYYYYYYYY TYYYYYYYYYYY TYYYYYYYYYY.!
@AmiRock102
Omg .