Set Me Free – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, Bellecour
• Album: Joytime III

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Marshmello and Bellecour's "Set Me Free," a vibrant bass house anthem that captures the universal desire for freedom. Explore the nuances of electronic music while learning how rhythm and repetition can amplify a song's core message.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control or power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes. verb - to release from confinement or constraint.
set /set/ A1	verb - to put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position. verb - to determine, fix, or decide on.

Key Grammar Structures

• Set me free

  ➔ Imperative Mood (Passive Voice)

  ➔ This is a direct command, using the imperative form of the verb 'set'. The passive voice indicates that the subject ('me') is receiving the action, rather than performing it. It's a plea for liberation.

• Set me free free free free free free free free

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'free' amplifies the desire for liberation. It's a stylistic choice to convey a heightened emotional state and urgency.

• Set me free (Set me free)

  ➔ Parenthetical Repetition

  ➔ The phrase 'Set me free' is repeated within parentheses. This emphasizes the core plea and reinforces the listener's understanding of the song's central theme.

• Free free free free free free free free free free

  ➔ Anaphora (Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses)

  ➔ This is a clear example of anaphora. The repeated word 'free' creates a hypnotic effect and emphasizes the overwhelming desire for freedom. It's a powerful rhetorical device.

• Set me free, set me free

  ➔ Parallelism

  ➔ The repetition of 'Set me free' creates a parallel structure. This enhances the rhythm and memorability of the lyrics, making the plea more impactful.