If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
Sting
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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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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.
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WriterSting is the sole writer of the song, expanding his creative range after having been a part of The Police for several years.
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Lyrics MeaningThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Godley & Creme, who were famous for their innovative and creative videos.
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AwardsIn 1986, it was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards but did not win.
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Musical StyleThe 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.
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Studio MusiciansFamous jazz musicians like Omar Hakim, Kenny Kirkland, Branford Marsalis, and Darryl Jones played on the track.
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Reworked VersionA 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").
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Live PerformanceThe song remains a fan favorite and a staple in Sting's live performances.
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