Let Me Go
ツ3 Doors Down Lyrics


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One more kiss could be the best thing
But one more lie could be the worst
And all these thoughts are never resting
And you're not something I deserve

In my head there's only you now
This world falls on me
In this world there's real and make believe
And this seems real to me

You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Let me go

I dream ahead to what I hope for
And I turn my back on loving you
How can this love be a good thing
When I know what I'm goin' through

In my head there's only you now
This world falls on me
In this world there's real and make believe
And this seems real to me

You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Let me go

And no matter how hard I try
I can't escape these things inside I know
I know
When all the pieces fall apart
You will be the only one who knows
Who knows

You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Let me go

And you me but you don't
You love me but you don't
You love me but you don't know who I am
And you love me but you don't




You love me but you don't
You love me but you don't know me

Overall Meaning

"Let Me Go" by 3 Doors Down is a song about a complicated relationship, where the singer fears that staying with his partner will only cause him more pain. The song begins by acknowledging the tension between two possible outcomes, one being that another kiss could be amazing, while another lie could be devastating. The singer's mind is constantly racing, and he believes that his partner deserves someone better than him. Despite this, he cannot help but feel that this relationship is real and significant.


The chorus of the song has a repetitive pattern, with the singer's partner telling him that she loves him, but she doesn't know who he is, leaving him feeling torn between the life he lives and where he stands. He knows he needs to let her go, but he also acknowledges the difficulties he will face in trying to escape the things inside him that tie him to her. In the end, he accepts that his partner is the only one who truly understands him.


The lyrics of "Let Me Go" are poignant and reflective. They highlight the struggles that individuals face when trying to reconcile their innermost fears with the relationships they are in. The complexity of human emotions and the myriad ways they can affect our lives is palpable in the song, and it is likely why it resonates so deeply with so many listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

One more kiss could be the best thing
A kiss could be wonderful, but it could also lead to further deception and disappointment.


But one more lie could be the worst
Deceit will only make things worse, so honesty is necessary in any relationship.


And all these thoughts are never resting
Constantly thinking about the situation without resolution is exhausting and overwhelming.


And you're not something I deserve
I don't feel worthy of your affection due to the struggles and challenges in my life.


In my head there's only you now
You occupy my thoughts and consume my mind.


This world falls on me
The weight of the world's problems feels overwhelming and suffocating.


In this world there's real and make believe
The reality of life is often mixed with fantasies and unrealistic expectations.


And this seems real to me
Despite uncertainty and confusion, the love and connection with the other person feels genuine and true.


You love me but you don't know who I am
You may care about me, but you don't truly know my inner struggles and conflicts.


I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
I'm struggling to reconcile the life I have with the person I want to be and the relationships I want to have.


So let me go
I need to break free from this situation to find clarity and a sense of self.


I dream ahead to what I hope for
I have aspirations for the future that may not align with the present circumstances.


And I turn my back on loving you
I'm sacrificing the possibility of a relationship in pursuit of my dreams and goals.


How can this love be a good thing
Despite the intensity of feelings, the obstacles and challenges make it difficult to determine if the relationship is truly positive.


When I know what I'm goin' through
The struggles and hardships I face make it harder to feel positive about the relationship.


And no matter how hard I try
Despite my efforts and intentions, I can't escape my internal struggles and doubts.


I can't escape these things inside I know
Internal conflicts will continue to weigh on me, even if I try to ignore them.


When all the pieces fall apart
Even when everything else in life may be falling apart, the other person will still understand and support me.


You will be the only one who knows
The other person is the only one who truly understands the internal struggles and conflicts I face.


And you me but you don't
There is a sense of misunderstanding and lack of knowledge between both parties.


You love me but you don't
There is an ambiguity in the feelings of the other person.


You love me but you don't know who I am
Despite caring for me, the other person may not understand the depth of my struggles and emotions.


And you love me but you don't
There is confusion and uncertainty in the other person's feelings.


You love me but you don't
Despite caring, the other person may not fully comprehend my internal issues.


You love me but you don't know me
There is a lack of understanding and knowledge of my true self in the relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bradley Kirk Arnold, Robert Todd Harrell, Christopher Lee Henderson, Matthew Darrick Roberts

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