Let me go
3 Doors Down feat. Bob Seger 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

The song Let Me Go by 3 Doors Down feat. Bob Seger is about feeling trapped in a relationship where the love is not reciprocated. The singer acknowledges that while one more kiss with the person could be the best thing, one more lie could be the worst. They are constantly plagued by thoughts that never rest and feel that they do not deserve to be with this person. Despite all of this, the person is all the singer can think of and the world seems to fall on them when they think of this situation. The singer is torn between the life they lead and where they stand in the relationship, and they feel that it is best to let go of the love that is not shared.


In the chorus, the singer repeats that the person loves them, but they do not truly know who the singer is. They are torn between their feelings for the person and the realization that they do not know each other as well as they thought. The singer dreams of a better future without this person and turns their back on loving them because the love they share does not seem like a good thing. However, despite all their efforts, they cannot escape the feelings inside of them.


One possible interpretation of this song's lyrics is that it shows the futility of trying to hold onto a love that is not mutual. It is painful and ultimately not worth it to hold onto someone who does not feel the same way. The singer is trying to let go of the situation and move on from this relationship in order to find better love, one that is based on mutual feelings rather than one-sided attraction.


Line by Line Meaning

One more kiss could be the best thing
An additional moment of affection has the potential to be positively impactful.


But one more lie could be the worst
However, another untruth could have a detrimental effect.


And all these thoughts are never resting
Constantly, numerous ideas occupy my mind.


And you're not something I deserve
Moreover, you are someone who I am not worthy of.


In my head there's only you now
My thoughts are consumed by thoughts of you exclusively.


This world falls on me
I feel a great emotional weight in my day-to-day existence.


In this world there's real and make-believe
The world is comprised of both actuality and imagination.


And this seems real to me
Nonetheless, this particular sensation feels legitimate.


You love me but you don't know who I am
Your fondness for me does not extend to a thorough comprehension of my identity.


I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
My current existence conflicts with my aspirations.


So let me go
Therefore, it would be preferable for us to part ways.


I dream ahead to what I hope for
I possess ambitions for the future that I constantly contemplate.


And I turn my back on loving you
Part of pursuing my ambitions means forsaking my affection for you.


How can this love be a good thing
It is difficult to rationalize the benefits of this relationship.


When I know what I'm goin' through
I recognize the hardships I am experiencing because of our relationship.


And no matter how hard I try
Despite my determined efforts...


I can't escape these things inside I know
...I cannot evade these emotions that dwell within me.


When all the pieces fall apart
In times of chaos and disarray...


You will be the only one who knows
...you will be the sole person with knowledge of my innermost thoughts and feelings.


And you love me but you don't
Despite the affection you possess for me...


You love me but you don't
...it does not entail a complete comprehension and acceptance of who I am.


You love me but you don't know who I am
Your fondness for me does not extend to a thorough comprehension of my identity.


So let me go
Therefore, it would be preferable for us to part ways.


And you love me but you don't
Despite the affection you possess for me...


You love me but you don't
...it does not entail a complete comprehension and acceptance of who I am.


You love me but you don't know me
Ultimately, you do not possess a genuine understanding of me as an individual.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATT ROBERTS, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL

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