If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
Sting
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If you need somebody, call my name If you want someone, you can do the same If you want to keep something precious You got to lock it up and throw away the key If you want to hold onto your possession Don't even think about me If you love somebody, set them free If it's a mirror you want, just look into my eyes Or a whipping boy, someone to despise Or a prisoner 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, set them free You can't control an independent heart Can't tear the one you love apart Forever conditioned to believe that we can't live We can't live here and be happy with less So many riches, so many souls Everything we see 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 You got to lock it up and throw away the key If you want to hold onto your possession Don't even think about me If you love somebody, 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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