Joshua Bassett - Set Me Free (Official Music Video)

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Credits:
Director: Keenan O'Reilly
Executive Producer: Chris North
Production Company: Two Bridges Entertainment
Produced by: Pokey Spears
Director of Photography: Connor O'Brien
1st AC: Bryce Platz
Colorist: Zachary Hetlage
Production Manager: Eddie Espinoza
Gaffer: Chris Walters
Electric: Mike Collier
Key Grip: ALex Picasso
Best Boy Grip: Tiger Whitesides
Key PA: Joe Coffey
PA: Emerson Korum
PA: Michael Elliot
PA: Brianna Christie
Styling: Apuje Kalu
Hair & Grooming: Heather Rae Bang
BTS Photography: Luke Rogers
Management: Ryan Norris Anderson & Steve Bursky

Creative Direction: Joshua Bassett & Sarah Carpenter
Executive Assistant to Mr. Bassett: Arianna Zaidenweber

Lyrics:
I don't know what I did to deserve all this
I don't wanna be rude or on the defensive
But I’ve been going through it too

I know you feel used I know you’ve been hurt
Anything I did to make you feel worse
I’d take it all back if I could

Nothing I say will ease the pain
Why must I hurt for you to feel okay?

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)
I don't need your apology
(Let me be)

I don't recognize you not anymore
You’re not the love that I fell for

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)

I’ve been running away, I’ve been facing my fears
Tell my momma I'm okay, while I’m holding back tears
It’s been a fucking year

I’ve been doing my time, I’ve been working on me
Wasn’t sure I’d survive, never felt so weak
And nothing really seemed to help it

Nothing I say will ease the pain
Why do I have to hurt for you feel okay?

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)
I don't need your apology
(Let me be)

I don't recognize you not anymore
You’re not the love that I fell for

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)

I hope you know that I still care about you dearly
But I gotta lock the door and throw away the key
I hope you know that I still care about you darling
I won’t ever let you hurt me how you hurt me
Again
Ever again

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)
I don't need your apology
(Let me be)

I don't recognize you not anymore
You’re not the love that I fell for

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)

You don’t get to take all of me
(Set me free)

#JoshuaBassett #SetMeFree

[noorisrid]

the fact that a couple songs got so blown out of proportion by the whole world so that he actually was scared to even go outside because of the death treaths and hate is making me so sad. He didn’t deserve any of this, and I’m so glad he’s finally speaking his truth, and how he’s still and always have been so respectful even with millions of people making his life a living hell. I’m so glad he’s doing better, and getting all this off his chest finally. BLESS HIM and his heart

[heidilynnelacoste]

TW: SA

After reading his interview and him talking about be sexually abused as a child and teen, this song breaks my heart. It takes so much courage to put the most vulnerable pieces of yourself in your music but you did anyway. We are proud of you Joshua.

[stormymalone]

This is a healing song.. from his past trauma, Sexual Assault, PTSD Mental health…. God bless him

[lexi-opvk]

“I don’t know what I did to deserve all of this” is such a terrible thing so many people with traumas asks themselves thousands of times, this line truly hits hard

[aashnashesings]

"why must i be hurt for you to feel okay?" this line hits hard right in the heart. Josh is a lyrical masterpiece

[bringit]

the budget, the chorus, the scenery, the emotion, the lyrics, I'm literally falling more in love with joshua bassett. I'm so proud that he spoke his truth! 🌠 SET 👏🏻 HIM 👏🏻 FREE 👏🏻

[flynnvoid]

Knowing now that this song is about SA gives it a completely new meaning. And I'm sad people are making it about Olivia. Josh really poured his heart into this to talk about his trauma. From a survivor: It's okay to want to be set free. You don't have to hold onto that trauma to be valid in your experience. ❤️

[CiaraGan]

this one’s my favorite out of all his new releases 😭 don’t stop streaming y’all!!!

[EternityMusicGroup]

It's so good tbh. He's so underrated 🤧

[Andy-dxqk]

this song is so important for all rape/ sexual assault victims. not letting your abuser hold that power over you anymore is difficult but liberating. fellow survivors, you are loved and there are brighter days ahead!

[leey]

“tell my mom i’m okay, while i’m holding back tears” that hits hard man

[Chelle]

This is the first time I’ve heard his music and… WOW. “You don’t get to take all of me” is such a powerful line. Good for you, man. This is an incredible song.

[Burty_YT]

anyone else wish they could hear this song for the first time again?

[sabrinarocha]

I feel so sorry for him, he's getting a lot of hate basically over an year, everyone took Olivia's side even though he didn't say his side of the story once. I hope he's confident and comfortable enough now to be able to speak his truth like this, I hope he's getting the support he needs

[hagarnasef]

"I don't recognize you not anymore you're not the love that I fell for" hits really hard...

[fv]

This song definitely has more than one meaning and interpretation as all songs usually can and do. I believe it's a mix of what he has been through in the past, as in the sexual abuse. As well as everything he had to endure throughout the recent year or two. This is his message to all those painful moments that it's time for them to go, it's time for them to set him free. I'm glad to see you doing better and I hope you continue to be okay again. If the world hates you, just know that I don't. Your music is beautiful and so are you :)

[meganhardy]

this falsetto and these harmonies... i would recognize them anywhere. not only is his voice beautiful, but his lyrics and production are too, and how he arranges them even more. he truly has his own brand and i love that. he became one of the singers i look forward to the most and i hope he keeps on releasing his music to the world because it needs it.

[karentupas]

He deserves to be heard too. And he doesn’t deserve all the hate he gets. Love this song. 🤍

[laurentahuka]

This is such a different sound than what we usually hear from Josh and I love it! He really put his heart and soul into each of these songs but this one hits a little more because of strong emotion he put into every part of this song.

[keyagandhi]

I’m crying. I can’t even imagine what he’s been through this year. So proud he made it through, even stronger✨ These songs better be his big breakthrough that he always deserved