Never Set Me Free
Lisa Stansfield · So Natural [1993]
Didn't mean to cause you pain
And I hurt too for hurting you
And I won't let you go
And I don't wanna say goodbye
And I didn't mean the things I said last night
I flew off the handle
And had too much wine
And I'm sorry for the hurt I've caused you
Never set me free
Don't wanna know just how sad I can be
Never set me free
'Cos baby that's the last thing
That I wanna be
I apologize
Can you forgive me the lies
'Cos I want so to let you know
That I won't let you go
And I don't wanna say goodbye
And I didn't mean the things I said last night
And by tomorrow
I still wanna be with you
Be with you forever more
Never set me free
Don't wanna know just how sad I can be
Never set me free
'Cos baby that's the last thing
That I wanna be
I don't wanna be without you
Let's stay sweet
I don't wanna be without you
Just keep me with you
baby
Never let go 'cos I know there's more
Can you forgive me
Never set me free
Don't wanna know how loveless life can be
Never set me free
'Cos baby that's the last thing
That I wanna be
Never Set Me Free
Released in 1993 on the album So Natural, "Never Set Me Free" stands as a defining track in Lisa Stansfield's career, blending soulful vocals with a polished pop production. The song captures the emotional weight of unrequited love, utilizing her distinctive voice to deliver a message of lingering attachment that resonated deeply with audiences across Europe and the United States. As a key component of her early discography, the recording showcases her ability to merge R&B influences with mainstream pop sensibilities, establishing her reputation as a vocalist capable of conveying raw vulnerability within a commercial framework. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's status as a classic example of late 90s and early 2000s romantic balladry.