Got to Let Go
A Band of Bees/The Bees Lyrics
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Cutting the grass before breakfast
Cleaning the park
I'm there til it's dark
But I'm saving up for a Lexus
I know it's fun
But I've got to leave
Just for a smile
To be there for a while
And the difference is true
I will miss you
That's the way it is
As if it was planned
I've got to let go
If I still want your hand
When I return
I'll buy you a grand
You can play the piano
In your own little band
Stuff what they say
Just thrust it away
It was all said too fast
We must build this to last
I have the blood
Of a family man
Answer to the question
Ask as long as you can
It's gonna take
A change for the world
Change color and shape
Meets every boy and girl
That's the way it is
As if it was planned
I've got to let go
If I still want your hand
The lyrics to "Got to Let Go" by A Band of Bees/The Bees speak to the struggles of balancing responsibilities and dreams. The singer sings about having a job in Texas, but knowing that he needs to leave to be with his family overseas. He acknowledges that he will miss those he leaves behind, but that he needs to let go if he still wants to hold onto their relationship. He promises to return and make everything right, but in the meantime, he needs to take this journey for his family and himself.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of letting go in order to move forward. The singer knows that he can't hold onto everything and that he needs to make sacrifices in order to achieve his goals. He urges others to do the same, to "thrust away" any negative thoughts that might hold them back and build a future that will last.
Overall, "Got to Let Go" is a song about the difficulties and rewards of balancing responsibilities and dreams. It encourages listeners to pursue their goals while acknowledging that sometimes sacrifices must be made.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a job back in Texas
I have employment waiting for me in Texas
Cutting the grass before breakfast
I am working as a landscaper where I mow lawns even before breakfast
Cleaning the park
My job also involves cleaning the park
I'm there til it's dark
I work from morning until night
But I'm saving up for a Lexus
Despite the hard work, I am determined to save up for a luxury car, a Lexus
I know it's fun
I realize how much fun it is to be around you
But I've got to leave
Unfortunately, I have to go
Over the sea with my family
I am leaving with my family, and crossing the sea to another country
Just for a smile
It's worth it just to see that big smile on my family's face
To be there for a while
We will be there for some time, and I won't be able to see you for a while
And the difference is true
The difference between being with you and not being with you is stark
I will miss you
I will very much miss you
That's the way it is
This is the reality
As if it was planned
It almost feels like this was meant to happen
I've got to let go
I need to release my hold on what I have now, including you
If I still want your hand
If I want to hold your hand again in the future, I need to let go now
When I return
When I come back
I'll buy you a grand
I will buy you something spectacular when I return
You can play the piano
You can enjoy playing the piano
In your own little band
Perhaps you can even start your own band
Stuff what they say
Disregard what others say
Just thrust it away
Just push it aside
It was all said too fast
Whatever it was, it was done in haste
We must build this to last
Therefore, we need to create something that will endure
I have the blood
I come from the lineage
Of a family man
I am devoted to my family
Answer to the question
I am obligated to respond to the question
Ask as long as you can
Ask as much as you want, I will answer honestly
It's gonna take
It will require
A change for the world
A transformation for the entire planet
Change color and shape
It must look entirely different from what it was before
Meets every boy and girl
And must be accessible to all individuals regardless of gender
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: AARON FLETCHER, MICHAEL JOHN CLEVITT, PAUL JAMES BUTLER, TIMOTHY DAVID PARKIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Borna Movafaghi
Leaving the lyrics here for myself
I've got a job back in Texas
Cutting the grass before breakfast
Cleaning the park
I'm there til it's dark
But I'm saving up for a Lexus
I know it's fun
But I've got to leave
Over the sea with my family
Just for a smile
To be there for a while
And the difference is true
I will miss you
That's the way it is
As if it was planned
I've got to let go
If I still want your hand
When I return
I'll buy you a grand
You can play the piano
In your own little band
Stuff what they say
Just thrust it away
It was all said too fast
We must build this to last
I have the blood
Of a family man
Answer to the question
Ask as long as you can
It's gonna take
A change for the world
Change color and shape
Meets every boy and girl
That's the way it is
As if it was planned
I've got to let go
If I still want your hand
Bernadette
Why wasnt this band huge. Most underrated band. I keep revisiting them over and over
Borna Movafaghi
Leaving the lyrics here for myself
I've got a job back in Texas
Cutting the grass before breakfast
Cleaning the park
I'm there til it's dark
But I'm saving up for a Lexus
I know it's fun
But I've got to leave
Over the sea with my family
Just for a smile
To be there for a while
And the difference is true
I will miss you
That's the way it is
As if it was planned
I've got to let go
If I still want your hand
When I return
I'll buy you a grand
You can play the piano
In your own little band
Stuff what they say
Just thrust it away
It was all said too fast
We must build this to last
I have the blood
Of a family man
Answer to the question
Ask as long as you can
It's gonna take
A change for the world
Change color and shape
Meets every boy and girl
That's the way it is
As if it was planned
I've got to let go
If I still want your hand
ApathyCollider
This is an amazing band. I can't believe how amazing. So amazing.
Tiago Seiler
Sat at a Nike store once for about 4 hours to wait for this song to play again on rotation so I could ID it with my phone...
Hindrance
That's commitment, bravo mate!
Psychedelic Casual
Why did you not ask one of the staff what it was?
Themonkeymartin
Psychedelic Casual
Maybe he's just a listening man
Victor Nickles
@Psychedelic Casual that's the attitude of a psychedelic casual as opposed to the attitude of a psychedelic veteran.
Sandy Wyper
The best opening lines of any song... Love it!
jasonald71
With the Beta Band the biggest shame they never got big enough to keep going. Massive talent with a unique sound.