Set Me Free
Wilde Danny Lyrics


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Well, I've had a drink or two
And I could close this old bar down
Baby, if it won't be you
Somebody else will bring me 'round

You say there's not enough to gain
Yeah, you've made that all too clear
But I'll be waiting just the same
Because the less I see you, the more I need you here

Set me free
I don't want your sympathy
Leave me to my misery
Baby, set me fee

Morning comes too soon
And my head feels all undone
And in the light I saw the truth
And I had nowhere to run

Bu I'm a mess since you've been gone
I get no company 'round here
The loneliness is far too strong
The pounding of the rain is the only sound I hear, yeah

You gotta set me free
Don't keep my heart in custody
I am not your property
Baby, set me free

Say the word and I'm gone forever
But will your memory still be haunting me?
I only wanted to be, yours forever
Could that be worse than what I'm going through, going through

Well, it's late, the lights are low and I turn on my radio
You can't hush away my tears
It seems the less I see you, the more I need you here
Right here right now

You gotta set me free
Don't keep my heart in custody




I am not your property
You gotta set me free

Overall Meaning

The song "Set Me Free" by Danny Wilde is a lamentation of lost love and the desire to be released from its grip. The first verse talks about the singer's attempt to drown his sorrows with alcohol, hoping that someone else will come and give him comfort if his former love won't. The following verse addresses the rejection he has faced, acknowledging that his love is not reciprocated, but that he still needs her in his life. The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for freedom, not wanting his ex's sympathy or to be her property. The final verse expresses the singer's desperation to be released from the hold of his lost love, indicating that her memory will still haunt him one way or another.


"Set Me Free" is a compelling song with emotional depth and heart-wrenching sentiment. The lyrics offer a unique insight into a heartbreak, the pain of being unfulfilled in love, and the need to move forward. The song can be interpreted from different angles, depending on the listener's experiences in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I've had a drink or two
I have had some alcohol and am currently in a state of intoxication.


And I could close this old bar down
I have the capability to stay here at the bar until it closes.


Baby, if it won't be you
If you won't be with me, then someone else will suffice.


Somebody else will bring me 'round
I will find someone else to help me forget about you.


You say there's not enough to gain
You have stated that there is nothing to gain from our involvement with each other.


Yeah, you've made that all too clear
You have been very clear and explicit about your lack of interest in pursuing a relationship with me.


But I'll be waiting just the same
However, I will still wait for you to come around.


Because the less I see you, the more I need you here
As time goes by without you, my need for you grows stronger.


Set me free
Release me from the hold you have on me.


I don't want your sympathy
I do not want your pity or condolences.


Leave me to my misery
Allow me to deal with my sadness and unhappiness in my own way.


Baby, set me free
Please release me from the emotional pain and burden you have put me through.


Morning comes too soon
The morning arrives too quickly, leaving me feeling groggy and exhausted.


And my head feels all undone
My mind feels scattered and confused, leaving me feeling lost.


And in the light I saw the truth
Seeing things in a different light made me realize the reality of the situation.


And I had nowhere to run
I was left feeling helpless and unable to escape from my emotions.


Bu I'm a mess since you've been gone
Because you have left, I am now feeling like a mess.


I get no company 'round here
My surroundings are lonely and I am not surrounded by many people.


The loneliness is far too strong
The feeling of being alone is too much for me to handle.


The pounding of the rain is the only sound I hear, yeah
In addition to my loneliness, the only other thing I can hear is the loud sound of the rain outside.


Don't keep my heart in custody
Please do not keep my heart under your control or power.


I am not your property
I am my own person and should not be treated as someone's property or belonging.


Say the word and I'm gone forever
If you give the word, I will leave you forever and never look back.


But will your memory still be haunting me?
However, I fear that even if I leave you, your memory will continue to linger and haunt me.


I only wanted to be, yours forever
All I ever wanted was to belong to you and be with you forever.


Could that be worse than what I'm going through, going through
I question if anything could be worse than the pain and struggles I am currently experiencing.


Well, it's late, the lights are low and I turn on my radio
The time is getting late, the lights are dim, and I am seeking comfort by turning on the radio.


You can't hush away my tears
The pain and sadness I am feeling cannot be quieted or silenced by anyone or anything else.


You gotta set me free
One final plea to release me from the emotional captivity I am in.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANNY C. WILDE, MATTHEW DOWNS

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