If You Love Somebody Set Them Free

Sting

About If You Love Somebody Set Them Free

"If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" is the first single released from Sting's solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. It is also the opening track of the album, and is featured on Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994 as well as The Very Best of Sting & The Police.


Year:
2004
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Free, free, set them free.
Free, free, set them free.
Free, free, set them free.

Free, free, set them free.
If you need somebody, call my name.
If you want someone, you can do the same.
If you want to keep something precious,
Got to lock it up and throw away the key.
You want to hold on to your possessions, don't even think about me.

If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

If it's a mirror you want just look into my eyes,
Or a whipping boy, someone to despise.
Or a pris'ner in the dark tied up in chains you just can't see
or a beast in a gilded cage; that's all some people ever want to be.

If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

You can't control an independent heart,
(Can't love what you can't keep)
Can't tear the one you love apart.
(Can't love what you can't keep)
Forever conditioned to believe that we can't live,
We can't live here and be happy with less.
With so many riches, so many souls,
With ev'rything we see that we want to possess.

If you need somebody, call my name.
If you want someone, you can do the same.
If you want to keep something precious,
Got to lock it up and throw away the key.
You want to hold on to your possessions, don't even think about me.

If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

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Sting

Gordon Matthew Thomas SumnerCBE (born 2 October 1951), known by his stage name Sting, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, actor and philanthropist. Prior to starting his solo career, he was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bassist for the rock band The Police. more »

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Written by: Gordon Sumner

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" is a song by British musician Sting from his first solo studio album, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles," released in 1985.
Writer
Sting is the sole writer of the song, expanding his creative range after having been a part of The Police for several years.
Lyrics Meaning
The song’s lyrics, urging people to let their loved ones be free instead of clinging onto them, are a direct counter to The Police's hit song "Every Breath You Take," which is about stalking someone.
Chart Performance
"If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. In the UK, it reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Godley & Creme, who were famous for their innovative and creative videos.
Awards
In 1986, it was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards but did not win.
Musical Style
The song has been described as having a danceable, jazzy style, showcasing a significant shift from the rock sound Sting had been known for with The Police.
Studio Musicians
Famous jazz musicians like Omar Hakim, Kenny Kirkland, Branford Marsalis, and Darryl Jones played on the track.
Reworked Version
A remix "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Free, Free, Free Mix)" was included on the remix album "25 Years (later re-titled "The Best of 25 Years").
Live Performance
The song remains a fan favorite and a staple in Sting's live performances.

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