6lack is currently signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. He is also a member of the Atlanta-Baltimore music collective Spillage Village, founded by EarthGang and JID. 6lack has received three Grammy Award nominations and has won an MTV Video Music Award.
Let Her Go
6LACK Lyrics
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Are you tryna get back at me?
(Get back at me, back at me)
You can't let 'em win
All they really wanna do is distract me (distract me)
She like, "who you fooling?"
"You been out here tryna make a movie" (movie, movie)
"Groupies only following what you say" (ay, ay, ay)
It's a sham, 'cause they all know who I am (who I am)
Overlooked, now they think they understand (understand)
Got a benz that'll put 'em in a trance (in a trance)
I can't let my baby slip up out my hands, damn
Yeah
If I let her go
(Whoa) will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it's something I don't know
(Whoa) it's something I don't (something I don't, uh)
If I let her go (go)
Will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it's something I don't know
(Something I don't know, something I don't know)
It's something I don't know (something I don't know)
You know, you the main attraction (ah, ah, ah)
I can't hear nobody else for the love, I need you for direction
And she like, "who you trying?"
"I ain't the only one that you been eyeing"
I'm like, "whoa must see two sides" (whoa, fine)
She told me she love me, now it's time to choose sides (whoa, fly)
It's a shame, how could I be running game (running game)
After all the trials after everything (everything)
Wedding ring, I could change your last name (last name)
But I can't let 'em get my baby out the paint, aye yeah
If I let her go
(Whoa) will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it's something I don't know (whoa)
It's something I don't (something I don't, uh)
If I let her go (go)
Will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it's something I don't know
(Something I don't something I don't)
It's something I don't know (something I don't)
(Yeah)
(Let her go, let her go)
(Let her go, let her go)
(Let her go, let her go)
(Let her go, let her go)
(Whoa, oh)
(Oh)
People will get me like I'm crazy
I just think dick is a distraction, you know?
Like, niggas ain't shit, and bitches ain't shit either
Me, personally, I just, I can't afford distraction
Um, and um, that's what I feel like niggas are
The lyrics of 6LACK's song Let Her Go depict the internal struggle of a man who is torn between holding onto his relationship or letting go. He recognizes that other people may be trying to distract him, and there may be groupies following him, but he cannot afford to lose his significant other. The chorus is a reflection of his indecisiveness and fear of regretting his decision. He questions whether he will regret or forget letting go of his partner, showing his inner turmoil and uncertainty.
The second verse shows the perspective of his significant other, who is questioning his intentions and loyalty. She calls him out on trying to pursue other women, causing him to defend himself and ultimately ask for her love and a decision about their relationship. The repeated refrain of "let her go" showcases the importance of the partner and the cost of losing them.
The song explores the complicated nature of relationships, the struggle between staying and leaving and the fear of regretting the decision. It is relatable to anyone who has gone through a similar situation of wanting to hold onto a relationship but also questioning its worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, are you?
Are you questioning my motives or intentions?
Are you tryna get back at me?
Are you seeking revenge against me?
You can't let 'em win
You can't let other people distract or influence you.
All they really wanna do is distract me (distract me)
Other people's intentions are to distract or mislead me.
She like, 'who you fooling? You been out here tryna make a movie'
The woman in the song questions the man's motives and actions.
She like, 'boy, it's a two-way' (two-way) 'Groupies only following what you say' (ay, ay, ay)
The woman accuses the man of manipulating groupies for his own benefit.
It's a sham, 'cause they all know who I am (who I am)
The man feels that people have a false impression of him.
Overlooked, now they think they understand (understand)
People who previously ignored the man now think they know him.
Got a benz that'll put 'em in a trance (in a trance)
The man implies that his wealth and status can hypnotize or influence others.
I can't let my baby slip up out my hands, damn
The man doesn't want to let go of his significant other.
If I let her go (Whoa) will I regret it? Will I forget it? Well, it's something I don't know (Whoa) it's something I don't (something I don't, uh)
The man is unsure whether he should let go of his significant other and fears the possible consequences.
You know, you the main attraction (ah, ah, ah)
The man sees his significant other as the most important person in his life.
I can't hear nobody else for the love, I need you for direction
The man values his significant other's opinion and guidance.
And she like, 'who you trying?' 'I ain't the only one that you been eyeing'
The woman accuses the man of flirting with other women.
It's a shame, how could I be running game (running game)
The man regrets his actions and attempts to manipulate his significant other.
After all the trials after everything (everything) Wedding ring, I could change your last name (last name) But I can't let 'em get my baby out the paint, aye yeah
The man acknowledges his past mistakes and wants to commit to his significant other, but fears that others will take her away.
(Let her go, let her go) (Let her go, let her go) (Let her go, let her go) (Let her go, let her go)
The chorus repeats the line, 'let her go,' emphasizing the man's internal conflict.
(Whoa, oh) (Oh)
The song ends with a melancholic instrumental outro.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Carnell Robertson, Bijan Hughes, Ricardo Valdez Valentine, Zachary Evan Perry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@panov911
Ayy
Are you?
[Verse 1]
Are you tryna get back at me?
You can't let ’em win, all they really wanna do is distract me
She like, "Who you foolin'? You been out here tryna make a movie, ayy"
She like, "Boy, it's a two way, groupies only followin’ what you say" (ayy, ayy)
It's a sham 'cause they all know who I am (who I am)
Overlooked, now they think they understand (understand)
Lotta bands, that'll put 'em in a trance (in a trance)
I can't let my baby slip up out my hands, damn
[Chorus]
Yeah, if I let her go (woah)
Will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it's somethin' I don’t know (woah)
It’s somethin' I don’t know (it's somethin' I don't know, uh)
If I let her go (woah)
Will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it’s somethin' I don't know (somethin' I don't know)
It's somethin' I don't know (somethin' I don't know)
[Verse 2]
You know, you the main attraction (ah, ah, ah)
I can't hit nobody else for the love, I need you for that action
And she like, "Who you tryin'? I ain't the only one that you been eyein'"
I'm like, "Woah, money two sides" (woah, fine)
She love me, she love me not, it's time to choose sides (whoa, whoa, my, god)
It's a shame, how could I be runnin' games? (Running games)
After all the trials, after everythin' (everything)
Wedding ring, I can change your last name (last name)
But I can't let 'em get my baby outta pain, ayy
[Chorus]
Yeah, if I let her go (woah)
Will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it's somethin' I don't know (woah)
It's somethin' I don't know (it's somethin' I don't know, uh)
If I let her go (woah)
Will I regret it? Will I forget it?
Well, it's somethin' I don't know (somethin' I don't know)
It's somethin' I don't know (somethin' I don't know)
[Bridge]
Let her, let her go, let her go, let her go, let her go, let her go, let her go, let her go, let her go
Yeah, yeah, go
[Outro: Tierra Whack]
People look at me like I'm crazy
I just think dick is a distraction, you know, like
Niggas ain't shit, and bitches ain't shit either
Me personally, I just, I can't afford distraction
Uhm, so, that's what I feel like niggas are
@yasmo7037
6lack is so underrated
@steffiannharvey2934
Said this today
@chweezyman3822
He deserves to be up there with the best😩
@robertblackmore4919
Slept on for sure...its the autotune I think. That turns people off..and hes doper without it
@addi5889
I agree
@modanization
This guy’s self-owned man! He doesn’t have to be forced to stick to certain way of making music .. cuz if that ever happens “god forbid” we would never ever witness beautiful music like this..Trust me he’s doing way better than those so called “the best on that mainstream bullshit” if that’s what you’re referring to!
@joneh9483
Am I the only person that always reads 6lack as "six lack"
@k3rc4
yes. im not an english-speaking chap and STILL I knew from the first time I saw his name in title of Free how to read it, too obvious for some and too hard for others to grasp
@ChopSamaHuh
No, you are not alone😂😂I call it six lack as well to be honest. This is my favourite song on the album though
@tiannaelliott27
Johnny Guy up until 2 months ago even though I knew what it was.