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Let Go
Van Risseghem Lyrics


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I'd like to believe this cloud has a silver lining,
That after the the rain will come the day
But for the remainder of this night
There's only a storm cloud in my way.
So I'm sorry if I failed your expectations
But I never said I had it all under control.
It's kind of hard to walk on water
When all you see is the waves crash and roll.

And all my life I've been trying to find a way to tell you so



But you always lead me here and say "Follow me and do not fear
You won't fall below so just let go."

All I want to be is just like you
Someone who will make you proud
So when I'm leaving this earth
In heaven, I'm what they're talking about.
But the trouble with being self-righteous
Is treating your acceptance like a race.
No matter how hard I've been running
I'll always be here in last place.

And all my life you've been trying to find a way to tell me so.
So your angels lead me here and say, "If you fall we'll catch you, dear.
You won't cast a foot against a stone so just let go."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Let Go by Van Risseghem is a reflection of the human struggle to seek guidance and direction. The song creates an image of a person going through a stormy phase in their life and seeking solace in the idea that there is always a silver lining to every cloud. The singer acknowledges that while they may have failed to meet someone's expectations, they never claimed to have control over their life's events. They find it hard to stay afloat amidst the tumultuous tides, but they continue to seek inspiration and direction from someone they admire.


Throughout their life, the singer has been chasing this person, trying to emulate their qualities to make them proud. However, they realize that their approach is flawed, and their self-righteousness is blinding them from seeing the bigger picture. They finally come to terms with their limitations and look towards the guidance of this person's angels. The message is clear - let go of everything that is holding you back and trust in the journey. The question is, will they?


In summary, the song 'Let Go' is a poetic description of the human experience of seeking direction and guidance in the midst of turmoil. It encourages listeners to let go of their fears and doubts and embrace the journey ahead. It echoes the universal truth that the best guide is someone who can inspire us to be better versions of ourselves, but ultimately, we must learn to find our own way.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to believe this cloud has a silver lining,
I wish to believe that the situation will get better.


That after the the rain will come the day
After the hard times, there will be good times.


But for the remainder of this night
However, for the time being (tonight), things don't look good.


There's only a storm cloud in my way.
I am faced with difficulties and obstacles ahead.


So I'm sorry if I failed your expectations
I apologize if I didn't meet your standards.


But I never said I had it all under control.
I never claimed to be in complete control of the situation.


It's kind of hard to walk on water
It's difficult to achieve the impossible.


When all you see is the waves crash and roll.
Especially when the obstacles keep coming in waves.


And all my life I've been trying to find a way to tell you so
For all of my life, I've been struggling to express myself to you.


But you always lead me here and say "Follow me and do not fear
But you inspire me and lead me on this challenging path.


You won't fall below so just let go."
You promise that I won't fall, so I should stop worrying and let go of my fears.


All I want to be is just like you
I wish to be like you and make you proud.


Someone who will make you proud
I want to be someone who will bring you joy and pride.


So when I'm leaving this earth
So when I'm gone from this world (dying).


In heaven, I'm what they're talking about.
I hope that in heaven, I'll be remembered for good things.


But the trouble with being self-righteous
However, the problem with being self-righteous is that.


Is treating your acceptance like a race.
It makes people treat acceptance as a competition.


No matter how hard I've been running
Regardless of how much I struggle and push myself.


I'll always be here in last place.
I'll always feel like I'm behind everyone else.


And all my life you've been trying to find a way to tell me so.
For all of my life, you've been struggling to express something to me.


So your angels lead me here and say, "If you fall we'll catch you, dear.
So your guidance inspires me and promises to protect me.


You won't cast a foot against a stone so just let go."
You won't let anything harm me, so I need to let go of my fears and trust in you.




Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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