Go To Go
Adam Lyrics


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Pink as a rose the sun is fading
Can you feel the darkness that surrounds the house
Plain as the truth my breath is bated
It pinches like a trap shut around the mouse

But down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well
It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go

Away

Driving at night beside the river
Looking at as it's going nowhere
Dark as a room with the light shut out
I'm feeling round the walls for another way out

But down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well
It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go

Cross your fingers behind your back
And lie
Tell me it's okay if you'll fix everything
'Cause I let go

Pink as a rose the sunsets fading
Shattering the light on the oceanside
Standing alone, I am not waiting
Maybe I'm asleep, my heart is paralyzed

Down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well




It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go again

Overall Meaning

"Go To Go" by Adam's Song is a reflective song, exploring the difficulties of letting go and moving on. The imagery within the lyrics is used cleverly to portray the emotions conveyed in the song. The first two stanzas are juxtaposed with each other, one full of light and the other bearing the darkness of the night. The dark is compared to a trap, which connotes the feeling of being trapped in one's emotions. The song's protagonist is unable to find a way out of their distress; they are feeling their way around with no clear direction.


The chorus is the highlight of the song, where we are led down the metaphorical road to the "wish-it-well" which signifies a path where every one of us wishes for something better. This path can be slippery, and without care and effort, it can be hard to navigate. The singer admits to letting go, which may be seen as either letting their guard down or giving up. However, the repetition of the phrase "let go" adds meaning to the sense of release from the past that the singer is experiencing.


The last stanza speaks of a sunset with pink hues, which often signifies hope and positivity. Still, it fades, indicating the loss of the singer's positive feelings. They admit to not waiting and possibly being asleep, conveying a feeling of detachment and apathy, highlighting a theme of letting go.


Line by Line Meaning

Pink as a rose the sun is fading
The day is coming to an end, and darkness is creeping in.


Can you feel the darkness that surrounds the house
The darkness outside is suffocating and feels like it's closing in.


Plain as the truth my breath is bated
I am holding my breath, waiting to see what will happen next.


It pinches like a trap shut around the mouse
The tension is making me feel trapped and helpless, like a mouse caught in a trap.


But down the road 'cause we fell in
We ended up here because we made a mistake.


Hanging round the wish-it-well
Hoping for things to turn out well, but not being proactive.


It's a slippery slope
The situation is delicate and could easily get worse.


And I let go, let go, let go, let go
I have given up trying to control the situation; I am surrendering to fate.


Driving at night beside the river
Moving through life, but not really getting anywhere.


Looking at as it's going nowhere
Feeling like life lacks direction or purpose.


Dark as a room with the light shut out
Feeling lost and alone in the darkness of life.


I'm feeling round the walls for another way out
Searching for a way to escape or find a new path forward.


Cross your fingers behind your back
Hope for the best, but expect the worst.


And lie
Deceive yourself into thinking everything will work out.


Tell me it's okay if you'll fix everything
Trying to convince someone else (or yourself) that everything will be okay if they take charge and solve problems.


'Cause I let go
Because I have given up control and hope for a better outcome.


Pink as a rose the sunsets fading
The day is ending, and the sunset is beautiful but fleeting.


Shattering the light on the oceanside
The colors of the sunset are reflecting on and shattering the light on the ocean.


Standing alone, I am not waiting
No longer waiting for someone else to change things; accepting that change must come from within.


Maybe I'm asleep, my heart is paralyzed
Feeling numb and disconnected from life, as if living in a dream.


Down the road 'cause we fell in
Reiterating that the current situation was caused by a mistake or misstep.


But down the road
Looking to the future with some glimmer of hope and the possibility of redemption.


Hanging round the wish-it-well
Recognizing the dangers of passive wishing and hoping, and searching for a more proactive approach to life.


It's a slippery slope
Repeating the idea that things could easily get worse if not acted upon decisively.


And I let go, let go, let go, let go again
Reemphasizing the idea of surrendering control and letting fate take the lead, even though it may lead to an unwanted outcome.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN ADAMS

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