The song "Befri Mæ" by Sondre Justad translates to "Set Me Free" in English. The lyrics describe a sense of internal struggle and resistance within oneself. The speaker feels the need to confront and provoke something within them that they have not yet resolved or finished dealing with. They constantly find themselves in situations where they need to unravel the threads of their own identity and understand who they are and where they are headed. The speaker expresses a growing desire to come closer to reaching this understanding and feeling prepared for it. The song talks about freeing oneself from the burdens and challenges they face. The speaker wants to let go of the pain, the punches, and the emotional struggles that they have been subjected to. They surrender themselves to the process of releasing these burdens and hope that it happens soon. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of pushing people away, making it seem like it is the other person causing the struggle. The speaker feels a constant need for rejection and pursues it, though they admit it is a pathetic attitude. There is a sense of unattainability and complexity in everything as the speaker feels inadequate and completely alone in their experiences. They long for liberation from these feelings. The song emphasizes the speaker's surrender and desire to let go of the pain soon. They are filled with insecurities about not being good enough and the fear of being chosen over by others for someone or something better. Overall, "Befri Mæ" explores feelings of internal conflict, the need for self-understanding and acceptance, and the longing for release from emotional burdens.
