I'll Set You Free

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About I'll Set You Free

"I'll Set You Free" is a song by The Bangles. It first appeared on their third album Everything in 1988, and was later released as its fourth single in the United Kingdom and Austria in 1989 as a goodbye-single to the fans. "I'll Set You Free" was released as a single in Australia in 1990 to promote their Greatest Hits.


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1997
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I hear you through the wire
The words all sound like noise
What happened to the fire in your voice

Don't try to hide the distance
It's just too big to ignore
We work it out like business
It won't work anymore

I remember eyes that shine
As they looked so hard back into mine
Now it's just a memory
So I'll set you free

I'll set you free
Still sometimes late at night
Moonlight comes into my window
I make believe it's how it used to be

We made it look so easy
We never tried to resist
Somehow you stopped believing
Somehow we've come to this

I remember eyes that shined
As they looked so hard back into mine
Now it's just a memory
So I'll set you free
I remember words that fell

Like coins into a wishing well
It was never meant to be
So I'll set you free
I'll set you free

So now that I must go on
What more can I do
What good is being strong
When all I ever really want is you

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Bangles

The Bangles are an American all-female pop-rock band that emerged in the 1980s. They gained significant popularity with hits like "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Manic Monday," and "Eternal Flame." The group's sound is characterized by catchy melodies, harmonies, and a mix of pop, rock, and jangle-pop influences. The Bangles are known for their strong vocal performances and their contributions to the mainstream pop music scene of the 1980s. more »

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Written by: DANIEL ANTHONY NAVARRO, DAVID ERIC LOWEN, SUSANNA LEE HOFFS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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8 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I'll Set You Free" is a song by the Bangles, an iconic all-female band known for infusing energetic pop rock with intricate harmonies. The band hails from Los Angeles, California, and was active primarily in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Album Details
This song is part of the "Everything" album, which is the Bangles' third studio album. The album was released in 1988 by Columbia Records.
Chart Performance
Although "I'll Set You Free" was not released as a single by the Bangles, the album "Everything" peaked at No.15 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Songwriters
The song was penned by Susanna Hoffs, Eric Lowen, and Dan Navarro. Susanna Hoffs is one of the Bangles' members, while Lowen and Navarro were a songwriting duo known for their work with various artists.
Song Theme
"I'll Set You Free" is a powerful anthem about love and release. It features expressive lyrics that reflect the emotional pain associated with letting go of a loved one.
Band Breakup
After the release of the "Everything" album, the Bangles announced their breakup in 1989. They only got back together and began recording again in 1999.
Musical Style
The song demonstrates the Bangles' exceptional musical range, with a balance between the melodious pop tunes they're commonly known for and a more mature, reflective tone, signaling a transition in their musical journey.
Track Positioning
"I'll Set You Free" is the ninth song on the "Everything" album, placed between two other iconic songs, "Waiting for You" and "Watching the Sky."

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