Set You Free This Time
The Byrds
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The first thing that I heard you say When you were standing there sad in your way Was that you were not blind You were sure to make a fool of me 'Cause there was nothing there was that you could see That could go beyond your mind Now who's standing at the door Remembering the days before And asking please be kind It isn't how it was set up to be But I set you free this time I have never been so far out in front That I could never ask for what I want And have it anytime Knowing this you found the thought for me That told you just what I should be And there I stood behind With all the ones that were before And memories that always seem to tear me from my mind In front of what it is you see me to be And I've set you free this time I could never find a chance to choose Between a way to to wear or a thing to loose Because there was your stand On top of all the love you took That was always something you could look at Lying in your hand Now who's wondering what has changed And why it cannot be arranged to have each thing work fine It isn't how it was set up to be But I've set you free this time
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter and Recording"Set You Free This Time" was written by Gene Clark, the founding member of The Byrds.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the band's second album "Turn! Turn! Turn!" which was released in 1965.
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Genre"Set You Free This Time" is considered a country-rock song and features folk-pop harmonies, showcasing the band's signature sound.
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Second SingleThe song was released as the second single from the album on January 10, 1966, in the U.S. However, despite its high quality, it wasn't a big hit.
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Clark's VocalThis track is one of the few Byrds' songs in which Gene Clark took the lead vocal. Founding members Jim McGuinn and David Crosby usually sang lead.
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Songwriting Skills"Set You Free This Time" reflected Gene Clark's proficient songwriting skills as it did not just feature typical verse-chorus-verse structure, but also included wordy, sophisticated lyrics.
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Detailed LyricsClark is celebrated for the harrowing honesty in his lyrics. In "Set You Free This Time", he laid bare his vulnerability in the face of a failing relationship.
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Song's ThemeThe song's lyrics depict a person in conflict with their feelings, longing for freedom from a suffocating relationship yet afraid of the loneliness that would come after.
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LengthCompared with other songs of that era, "Set You Free This Time" is a bit longer, clocking in at over 2 and a half minutes.
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Live PerformancesThe Byrds rarely performed the song live, however, Clark continued to perform the song in his solo concerts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.
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GI Clark's DepartureNot long after the release of "Set You Free This Time," Gene Clark left The Byrds in early 1966 due to his fear of flying and simmering tensions within the band.
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