Set You Free
The Black Keys
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You hold on to love that's gone Run a mile to see him smile But you don't know he's door to door playin' you for the fool [Chorus] Let him go, walk out your door And come to me I'm gonna set you free Now you look and there you go back to him, he's gonna do you in Tear you down and run you around Treat you wrong and then he's gone [Chorus] You hold on to love that's gone Run a mile to see him smile But you don't know he's door to door playin' you for the fool [Chorus] I'll set you free [Repeat: x5]
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Written by: Daniel Quine Auerbach, Patrick James Carney
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Album Origin"Set You Free" is from The Black Keys' second studio album "Thickfreakness," which was released in April 2003.
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Hit SingleThe song "Set You Free" was a breakthrough single for The Black Keys & heavily contributed to their rise in popularity.
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Billboard RankingsThough it did not chart at first, "Set You Free" eventually entered the Alternative Songs chart of Billboard, peaking at #64 when it was re-released in 2012.
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Movie AppearanceThe song was featured in the 2003 movie "School of Rock," increasing its public exposure and popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Set You Free" was nominated in the Best Video category at the 2004 Independent Music Awards.
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Live Performances"Set You Free" has been a staple of The Black Keys' live performances since its release.
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Recording ProcessThe album "Thickfreakness," which includes "Set You Free," was recorded in a 14-hour session in drummer Patrick Carney's basement.
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Television ExposureThe song has been used in multiple television shows, further popularising it. These shows include "Rescue Me" and "Sons of Anarchy."
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Commercial Usage"Set You Free" was used in a Nissan automobile commercial in 2011.
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Sound CharacteristicsLike much of The Black Keys' early work, "Set You Free" is noted for its raw, lo-fi sound, which draws heavily from blues and garage rock.
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Band MembersThe Black Keys, composed of guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney, were the only musicians who performed on "Set You Free."
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Re-RecordsDespite the track's success, The Black Keys have never re-recorded "Set You Free," stating they feel it captures the band's spirit at that time perfectly.
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