Set Me Free

Mary J. Blige

About Set Me Free

"Set Me Free" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige. It is the fifth single from Blige's thirteenth studio album, Strength of a Woman (2017). The song was written by Blige, Jazmine Sullivan, Prince Charlez, and DJ Camper, with the latter producing it.


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2017
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Tell me how you figure that you made me
And you gave me what I had before I met ya
Ain't gon' have it when you're gone
And how you fix your mouth to say I owe you
When you had another bitch and taking trips and shit
With my money for so long
You must have lost it, nigga, you won't get a dime
But all you're gonna get, too bad, I can't get back my time
Wasted all this time
I'mma be alright, be just fine, woo

There's a special place in hell for you
You gon' pay for what you did to me
I'mma tell you, 'cause the truth will see me free, oh

Yes, I cut that bitch 'cause things was running through my brain
And what I found out 'bout you was enough to go insane
All this time to think that you were just here for my name
I was loving you and you were only playing games
Oh, what a damn shame

There's a special place in hell for you
You gon' pay for what you did to me
I'ma tell you 'cause the truth will see me free, oh

Oh, I spent so many hopeless nights
Thinking you were really there
Thinking you would come home
Maybe that you care
But I'm wrong again
You never were my friend
All alone
Now I'm finally free to be me, yeah, yeah
Oh, woah, yeah, ooh

There's a special place in hell for you
You gon' pay for what you did to me
I'ma tell you 'cause the truth will see me free, oh

Gotta tell ya, gotta tell ya, gotta tell ya
Gotta tell ya, gotta tell ya, gotta tell ya, oh
If I keep it in, it'll drive me crazy
So thank you, thank you for listening
Thank you for pulling me through

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Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige ( /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), preferably known as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in R&B, Rap, Gospel, and Pop. more »

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Written by: CHARLES A. HINSHAW, DARHYL CAMPER, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, MARY J. BLIGE

Lyrics © NATOARTS LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Set Me Free" was released on July 28, 2017, as part of Mary J. Blige's thirteenth studio album "Strength of a Woman."
Album Success
The album "Strength of a Woman" debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Song Genre
The genre of "Set Me Free" can be classified as R&B/Soul.
Song Theme
The song is highly emotional and speaks about hurt, betrayal, and the process of moving on from a painful relationship.
Real-life Inspiration
"Set Me Free" is one of several songs on "Strength of a Woman" believed to be inspired by Blige's divorce from her husband and manager, Kendu Isaacs.
Lyrics
The song plays out like a confessional with lyrics taking on a confrontational tone, with Blige demanding to be set free from a toxic relationship.
Unique Video
The video for "Set Me Free" had a distinct cinematic feel, exhibiting a desert setting and dramatic visual elements.
Collaborations
The album "Strength of a Woman" includes collaborations with high-profile artists, like Quavo, DJ Khaled and Missy Elliot, though "Set Me Free" is solely performed by Blige.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its raw emotion and Blige's passionately powerful vocal performance.
Awards
While "Set Me Free" did not win any specific awards, the album "Strength of a Woman" earned Blige a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Radio Play
"Set Me Free" was not released as an official single from the album "Strength of a Woman", so it didn't receive as much radio play as some other songs on the album. However, it's still regarded as a standout track by fans and critics alike.
Live Performances
Mary J. Blige performed "Set Me Free" live at BET's Black Girls Rock! 2017, delivering a powerful performance that was much appreciated by the audience.

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