OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Featured In

Listen to Sadness Sets Me Free by Gruff Rhys
ALBUMSadness Sets Me FreeGruff Rhys

Top Songs By Gruff Rhys

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys
Vocals
Gwenllian Hâf MacDonald
Gwenllian Hâf MacDonald
Violin
Huw V Williams
Huw V Williams
Double Bass
Jess Feaver
Jess Feaver
Cello
Kate Stables
Kate Stables
Vocals
Kliph Scurlock
Kliph Scurlock
Drums
Martin Gwilym-Jones
Martin Gwilym-Jones
Violin
Osian Gwynedd
Osian Gwynedd
Piano
Rebecca Jones
Rebecca Jones
Viola
Rhodri Brooks
Rhodri Brooks
Pedal Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys
Songwriter
Rhodri Brooks
Rhodri Brooks
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys
Producer
Chab
Chab
Mastering Engineer
Maxime Kosintez
Maxime Kosintez
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In the nightclub of my mind, I'm doing cocaine in the cloakroom
Come and set me free from my vain and selfish ways
For in the gemstones of your eyes, I see stars that shine forever
So come and set me free from my vain and selfish ways
[PreChorus]
Your companionship will keep me on the dance floor of the commune
And from the road to ruin, I'll emerge a better me
But from the corner of my eye, I see that darkness always follows
And by now, you know that I know only sadness sets me free
[Chorus]
Sadness sets me free
Only sadness sets me free
[Verse 2]
In the mirror of the truth is a question mark of candour
Come and set me free from my vain and selfish ways
For in the showroom of your heart, I see the courage of a kestrel
So come and set me free from my vain and selfish ways
[PreChorus]
Your commitment could coerce me into fruitful coexistence
My persistence will be boundless, and the future wide and clear
But in the corner of my heart is a kernel of resistance
And by now, you know that I know only sadness sets me free
[Chorus]
Sadness sets me free
Only sadness sets me free
[Bridge]
The beam of your moon lights those rocks in my way
Your laughter evaporates the struggles of the day
But in the shiny sea of life is the longboat of frustration
Cursing without comfort, only sadness sets me free
[Chorus]
Sadness sets me free
Only sadness sets me free
Sadness sets me free
Only sadness sets me free
[Outro]
Sadness sets me free
Sadness sets me free
Sadness sets me free
Sadness sets me free
Written by: Gruff Rhys

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out