Set Me Free
Mary J. Blige
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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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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."
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Song GenreThe genre of "Set Me Free" can be classified as R&B/Soul.
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Song ThemeThe song is highly emotional and speaks about hurt, betrayal, and the process of moving on from a painful relationship.
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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.
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LyricsThe song plays out like a confessional with lyrics taking on a confrontational tone, with Blige demanding to be set free from a toxic relationship.
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Unique VideoThe video for "Set Me Free" had a distinct cinematic feel, exhibiting a desert setting and dramatic visual elements.
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CollaborationsThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its raw emotion and Blige's passionately powerful vocal performance.
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AwardsWhile "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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesMary 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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