I'll Set You Free Lyrics

Lyric discussion by seregelda 

Cover art for I'll Set You Free lyrics by Bangles, The
  1. A more literal interpretation: A long distance relationship that didn't work out. The passion is gone and they're only holding on for convience. So she decides to let him go.
  2. A more personal interpretation: She had a crush on him but then they were separated (went away to college perhaps?) and now she realizes she doesn't feel the same about him anymore so she lets go of the memory of him.