[Verse 1: Gruff Rhys, Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
In the nightclub of my mind, I'm doing cocaine in the cloakroom
Come on, set me free from my vain and selfish ways
For in the gemstones of your eyes, I see stars that shine forever
So come on, set me free from my vain and selfish ways

[Pre-Chorus: Gruff Rhys, Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
Your companionship will keep me on the dancefloor of the commune
And from the road to ruin, I'll emerge a better me
And from the corner of my eye, I see the darkness always follows
And now you know that I know only sadness sets me free

[Chorus: Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
Sadness sets mе free
Only sadness sets me free

[Verse 2: Gruff Rhys, Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
In thе mirror of the truth, there's a question mark of candour
Come on, set me free from my vain and selfish ways
From the showroom of your heart I see the courage of a kestrel
So come on, set me free from my vain and selfish ways

[Pre-Chorus: Gruff Rhys, Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
Your commitment could coerce me into fitful 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 now you know that I know only sadness sets me free
[Chorus: Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
Sadness sets me free
Only sadness sets me free

[Bridge: Gruff Rhys, Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
The beam of your moon lights those rocks in my way
Your laughter evaporates the struggles of a deer
But in the shallowing sea of life, there's the longboat of frustration
Cursing without comfort, only sadness sets me free

[Chorus: Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
Sadness sets me free
Only sadness sets me free
Sadness sets me free
Only sadness sets me free

[Outro: Gruff Rhys & Kate Stables]
Sadness
Sets me free
Sadness
Sets me free
Sadness
Sets me free
Sadness
Sets me free