Released: 2023
“Set Me Free Pt.2” sees Jimin channeling his feelings of struggle and liberation through layered metaphors and a fast-flowing rap style. He’s announcing that he’s embracing his journey, flying like a butterfly, from the struggles that were holding him back – achieving a sense of freedom after a tumultuous period, and he won’t let anything, or anyone, stand in his way.
Lines like “I got a good time, Yeah, time to get mine” and “I never stop, fuck all your opps” clearly announce his determination to seize his moment and dismiss any opposition. He’s done with any toxic energy and ready to take flight – just like a butterfly.
A phrase in Korean, “헤맸어, 미로” translates to “I wandered, maze.” Here, he’s reflecting on the time when he felt lost, like in a maze. But as the song progresses, we can sense his transformation and liberation. He’s done with the soul-crushing maze and ready to assert himself.
His repeated assertion “set me free-e-e” is an anthemic cry for liberation – not just physical, but also mental and emotional. It’s a declaration of his resilience and aspirations. Despite having felt low at times, he’s intent on rising, not letting the crushing weight of negativity break his soul.
Throughout the song, Jimin expresses his relentless pursuit of freedom by challenging any entity that may try to control or oppress him: “Hey fool, just get out of my way. Shut up, fuck off. I’m on my way.”. This song is a true embodiment of his fighting spirit and his refusal to be boxed in by others’ expectations or circumstances.
A standout line “미치지 않기 위해 미치려는 것” translates to “Going crazy in order not to go crazy.” It beautifully encompasses the paradoxical struggle many artists undergo to maintain sanity through their artistic expressions.
In conclusion, “Set Me Free Pt.2” by Jimin is not just a song but a narrative of endurance, liberation, and resilience. The pop anthem is a breathtaking assertion of his emancipation from past troubles, his refusal to be tamed, and his triumphant road to becoming a butterfly, symbolising freedom, transformation, and growth. Now that’s what I call true freedom anthem!
