SET ME FREE
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Set Me Free captures the fearless choice to embrace love fully, celebrating honesty, trust, and emotional liberation.
Album
READY TO BE (12th Mini Album)
Release Date
March 10, 2023
Genre
Disco / Dance-pop
Label
JYP Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Melanie Fontana, Lindgren, Marty Maro, GALACTIKA* (별들의전쟁 *), Jvde (GALACTIKA *)
Participating Members
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
mo-deun geol it-eo-beo-rin-dae-do sang-gwan eop-seo
ji-geum i GAM-JEONG-i sun-gan-i-ra hae-do
i-je-neun deo i-sang nae mam sum-gi-gin si-reo
ne nun-bit-i nal ja-yu-rop-ge man-deul-jan-a
ji-geum i GAM-JEONG-i sun-gan-i-ra hae-do
i-je-neun deo i-sang nae mam sum-gi-gin si-reo
ne nun-bit-i nal ja-yu-rop-ge man-deul-jan-a
Even if I forget everything, it doesn’t matter
Because this feeling is just for this moment
I don’t want to hide my heart anymore
Your gaze sets me free
Because this feeling is just for this moment
I don’t want to hide my heart anymore
Your gaze sets me free
no no no no no
ui-sik-ha-ji mal-go nal an-a-jwo
deo-neun it-eul geot-do sum-gil geot-do eop-seo
ui-sik-ha-ji mal-go nal an-a-jwo
deo-neun it-eul geot-do sum-gil geot-do eop-seo
No no no no no
Don’t hesitate, just hold me
There’s nothing left to hide or forget
Don’t hesitate, just hold me
There’s nothing left to hide or forget
nae mo-deun geol geo-ro RISK IT ALL
i sa-rang mal-go-neun fade out
gonna SET ME set me set me free
nae mam kkeut-kka-ji gal te-ni
neon geu-nyang nal an-eu-myeon dwae
come and SET ME set me set me free
i sa-rang mal-go-neun fade out
gonna SET ME set me set me free
nae mam kkeut-kka-ji gal te-ni
neon geu-nyang nal an-eu-myeon dwae
come and SET ME set me set me free
I’ll risk it all, everything I have
This love won’t fade out
Gonna set me, set me, set me free
I’ll follow my heart to the end
Just hold me tight
Come and set me, set me, set me free
This love won’t fade out
Gonna set me, set me, set me free
I’ll follow my heart to the end
Just hold me tight
Come and set me, set me, set me free
nae-ga won-ha-deon best of me (best of me)
i-je na-neun READY TO BE (gonna be)
yeah gonna set me set me set me free
ji-geum all eyes on me
na-reul an-a-jwo da bo-ran-du-si
yeah come and set me set me set me free
i-je na-neun READY TO BE (gonna be)
yeah gonna set me set me set me free
ji-geum all eyes on me
na-reul an-a-jwo da bo-ran-du-si
yeah come and set me set me set me free
The best of me that I wanted
Now I’m ready to be
Yeah, gonna set me, set me, set me free
Now all eyes on me
Hold me like it’s the last time
Yeah, come and set me, set me, set me free
Now I’m ready to be
Yeah, gonna set me, set me, set me free
Now all eyes on me
Hold me like it’s the last time
Yeah, come and set me, set me, set me free
eo-ri-seok-un CHUNG-DONG-i-ra hae-do sang-gwan eop-seo
nal ga-du-neun si-seon tta-win i-mi outta sight
ji-geum u-rin nae-ga kkum-kkw-owat-deon geu-dae-ro
nun-ap-e geu-ryeo-jin wan-byeok-han FANTASY
nal ga-du-neun si-seon tta-win i-mi outta sight
ji-geum u-rin nae-ga kkum-kkw-owat-deon geu-dae-ro
nun-ap-e geu-ryeo-jin wan-byeok-han FANTASY
Even if it’s a foolish impulse, it doesn’t matter
The gazes that trap me are already out of sight
Now we’re living the dream I’ve always had
A perfect fantasy drawn before my eyes
The gazes that trap me are already out of sight
Now we’re living the dream I’ve always had
A perfect fantasy drawn before my eyes
no no no no no
sin-gyeong sseu-ji-mal-go nal an-a-jwo
deo-neun it-eul geot-do sum-gil geot-do eop-seo
sin-gyeong sseu-ji-mal-go nal an-a-jwo
deo-neun it-eul geot-do sum-gil geot-do eop-seo
No no no no no
Don’t worry, just hold me
There’s nothing left to hide or forget
Don’t worry, just hold me
There’s nothing left to hide or forget
nae mo-deun geol geo-ro risk it all
i sa-rang mal-go-neun fade out
gonna set me set me set me free
nae mam kkeut-kka-ji gal te-ni
neon geu-nyang nal an-eu-myeon dwae
come and set me set me set me free
i sa-rang mal-go-neun fade out
gonna set me set me set me free
nae mam kkeut-kka-ji gal te-ni
neon geu-nyang nal an-eu-myeon dwae
come and set me set me set me free
I’ll risk it all, everything I have
This love won’t fade out
Gonna set me, set me, set me free
I’ll follow my heart to the end
Just hold me tight
Come and set me, set me, set me free
This love won’t fade out
Gonna set me, set me, set me free
I’ll follow my heart to the end
Just hold me tight
Come and set me, set me, set me free
nae-ga won-ha-deon best of me (best of me)
i-je na-neun ready to be (gonna be)
yeah gonna set me set me set me free
ji-geum all eyes on me
na-reul an-a-jwo da bo-ran-du-si
yeah come and set me set me set me free
i-je na-neun ready to be (gonna be)
yeah gonna set me set me set me free
ji-geum all eyes on me
na-reul an-a-jwo da bo-ran-du-si
yeah come and set me set me set me free
The best of me that I wanted
Now I’m ready to be
Yeah, gonna set me, set me, set me free
Now all eyes on me
Hold me like it’s the last time
Yeah, come and set me, set me, set me free
Now I’m ready to be
Yeah, gonna set me, set me, set me free
Now all eyes on me
Hold me like it’s the last time
Yeah, come and set me, set me, set me free
i’m gonna tell you straight
no matter what they say
du jeom-eul it-neun line an kkeun-gyeo all my life
bu-dit-hi-go neom-eo-jyeo-do il-reu-kyeo nal
no matter what they say
du jeom-eul it-neun line an kkeun-gyeo all my life
bu-dit-hi-go neom-eo-jyeo-do il-reu-kyeo nal
I’m gonna tell you straight
No matter what they say
I won’t stop crossing the line all my life
Even if I fall, I’ll get back up
No matter what they say
I won’t stop crossing the line all my life
Even if I fall, I’ll get back up
du nun-i mat-da-eul ttaen make me feel special
neo-ro in-hae WAN-JEON-HAN na-ro completed
i mal mit-eo-do dwae cause this is official uh!
neo-ro in-hae WAN-JEON-HAN na-ro completed
i mal mit-eo-do dwae cause this is official uh!
When our eyes meet, make me feel special
Because of you, I’m completely myself
You can believe these words, cause this is official uh!
Because of you, I’m completely myself
You can believe these words, cause this is official uh!
nae mo-deun geol geo-ro risk it all
i sa-rang mal-go-neun fade out
gonna set me set me set me free
nae mam kkeut-kka-ji gal te-ni
neon geu-nyang nal an-eu-myeon dwae
come and set me set me set me free
i sa-rang mal-go-neun fade out
gonna set me set me set me free
nae mam kkeut-kka-ji gal te-ni
neon geu-nyang nal an-eu-myeon dwae
come and set me set me set me free
I’ll risk it all, everything I have
This love won’t fade out
Gonna set me, set me, set me free
I’ll follow my heart to the end
Just hold me tight
Come and set me, set me, set me free
This love won’t fade out
Gonna set me, set me, set me free
I’ll follow my heart to the end
Just hold me tight
Come and set me, set me, set me free
nae-ga won-ha-deon best of me (best of me)
i-je na-neun ready to be (gonna be)
yeah gonna set me set me set me free
ji-geum all eyes on me
na-reul an-a-jwo da bo-ran-du-si
yeah come and set me set me set me free
i-je na-neun ready to be (gonna be)
yeah gonna set me set me set me free
ji-geum all eyes on me
na-reul an-a-jwo da bo-ran-du-si
yeah come and set me set me set me free
The best of me that I wanted
Now I’m ready to be
Yeah, gonna set me, set me, set me free
Now all eyes on me
Hold me like it’s the last time
Yeah, come and set me, set me, set me free
Now I’m ready to be
Yeah, gonna set me, set me, set me free
Now all eyes on me
Hold me like it’s the last time
Yeah, come and set me, set me, set me free
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
감정
(gam-jeong)
emotion
💡 Note: a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships
자유롭게
(ja-yu-rop-ge)
freely
💡 Note: in a way that is not restricted or controlled by others
충동
(chung-dong)
impulse
💡 Note: a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act
완전한
(wan-jeon-han)
complete
💡 Note: having all the necessary or appropriate parts to be whole
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics express a fearless decision to embrace love without holding back, even if it means risking everything. They capture the moment of emotional liberation that comes from no longer hiding one’s true feelings, choosing honesty over fear. Through trust and connection, the song celebrates confidence and self-completion, showing how love can become the force that sets the heart free.
