Set Me Free
Hollies · Clarke Hicks & Nash Years [2011]
Standing looking at me
If you don't wanna know me
How happy I will be
Don't cross over the street to me
If you don't want my love set me free
I see you walking by
Love light in your eye
I just remember all those lies
So don't cross over the street to me
If you don't want my love set me free
Baby can't you leave me alone
Baby why don't you go on home
Baby don't you know that we are through
I don't need your love so set me free
Why don't you realize
That you and I are through
Every day I see you, you make me blue
So don't cross over the street to me
If you don't want my love set me free
If you don't want my love set me free
If you don't want my love set me free
Set Me Free - Hollies
Hollies' 'Set Me Free' stands as a quintessential example of their mid-1960s R&B-influenced pop sound, characterized by driving rhythms and emotive vocal arrangements. Recorded during the band's active period, the track exemplifies the group's ability to blend soulful instrumentation with catchy melodies that defined their era. While the song is often associated with their broader catalog of hits, its specific recording reflects the polished production typical of their work in the early 1960s. The composition showcases the band's signature style, featuring tight harmonies and a rhythmic pulse that propelled them to prominence in the British charts. As a staple of their discography, 'Set Me Free' remains a representative piece of the genre, capturing the energy and optimism of the time through its enduring musical structure and vocal delivery.