Let Me Go
Alesso feat. Hailee Steinfeld Lyrics


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You made plans and I, I made problems
We were sleepin' back to back
We know this thing wasn't built to last, yeah
Good on paper, picture perfect
Chased the high too far, too fast
Picket white fence, but we paint it black

(Ooh) and I wished you had hurt me harder than I hurt you
(Ooh) and I wish you wouldn't wait for me but you always do

I've been hopin'
Somebody loves you in the ways I couldn't
Somebody's taking care of
All of the mess I made
Someone you don't have to change
I've been hopin'
Someone will love you, let me go

Someone will love you, let me go
I've been hopin'
Someone will love you, let me go

It's been some time, but this time ain't even
I can leave it in the past
But you're holdin' onto what you never had
Good on paper, picture perfect
Chased the high too far, too fast
Picket white fence, but we paint it black

(Ooh) and I wished you had hurt me harder than I hurt you
(Ooh) and I wish you wouldn't wait for me but you always do

I've been hopin'
Somebody loves you in the ways I couldn't
Somebody's taking care of
All of the mess I made
Someone you don't have to change
I've been hopin'
Someone will love you, let me go

Someone will love you, let me go
I've been hopin'
Someone will love you, let me go (go, go)
Someone will love you, let me go (go, go)
Someone will love you, let me go (go, go)
Someone will love you, let me go (go, go)
Someone will love you, let me go

I've been hopin'
Somebody loves you in the ways I couldn't
Somebody's taking care of
All of the mess I made
Someone you don't have to change




I've been hopin'
Someone will love you, let me go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alesso and Hailee Steinfeld's hit song, Let Me Go, speak to the struggles of a failed relationship. The song begins with the acknowledgment that both partners made mistakes - one made plans while the other made problems. Though they may have initially seemed like a good match, it becomes clear that their relationship was not meant to last. They chased after the idea of a perfect relationship but ultimately failed to make it a reality.


The chorus addresses the idea of moving on and finding someone new to love. The singer wishes for the other person to find someone better suited for them, someone who will take care of them in ways that they couldn't. This desire is bittersweet as they also acknowledge the pain of letting go - the hope that someone will love the other person in a way they couldn't is also a recognition that they were unable to fully love and care for their partner.


The bridge repeats the sentiment from the chorus while adding in a sense of finality. The relationship may be in the past, but the other person is still holding onto it. They must let go in order for both parties to move on and find new love.


Overall, Let Me Go deals with the difficult reality of accepting a failed relationship and the pain of moving on. The lyrics capture the mix of emotions that come with letting go, including a desire for the other person to find new love while still holding onto the memories of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

You made plans and I, I made problems
Our relationship was rocky from the start because we had very different priorities and personalities


We were sleepin' back to back
Even when we were together physically, we were emotionally disconnected


We know this thing wasn't built to last, yeah
Both of us recognize that our relationship wasn't going to work out long-term


Good on paper, picture perfect
From the outside looking in, we seemed like a great match


Chased the high too far, too fast
We got swept up in the excitement of being in a new relationship and moved too quickly


Picket white fence, but we paint it black
We had traditional expectations of what a relationship should be, but we couldn't maintain that image


(Ooh) and I wished you had hurt me harder than I hurt you
I wish you had taken more of a stand against me and my negative behavior


(Ooh) and I wish you wouldn't wait for me but you always do
I don't want you to keep hoping that things will get better between us because I know they won't


I've been hopin'
I have been thinking about a future without us together


Somebody loves you in the ways I couldn't
I know I was unable to give you the love and care you deserve


Somebody's taking care of
I hope you are being taken care of by someone else


All of the mess I made
I recognize that I contributed a lot of negativity and stress to our relationship


Someone you don't have to change
I hope you find someone who accepts you for who you are


Someone will love you, let me go
I want you to find someone who truly loves you, and it's time for me to move on




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Brian D. Lee, Alessandro Rodolfo Renato Lindblad, Jamie Alexander Lidderdale

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@Audioandlyrics

Lyrics the cc one the video is wrong

You made plans
And I, I made problems
We were sleeping back to back
We know this thing wasn't built to last
Good on paper, picture perfect
Chased the high too far, too fast
Picket - white fence but we paint it black

Ooh, and I wished you would hurt me harder than I hurt you
Ooh, and I wish you wouldn't wait for me but you always do

I've been hoping somebody loves
You in the ways I couldn't
Somebody's taking care of
All of the mess I've made
Someone you don't have to change

I've been hoping
Someone will love you
let me go
Someone will love you
let me go
I've been hoping
Someone will love you
let me go

Spend some time
But this time ain't even
I can leave it in the past
But you're holding on
To what you never had
It's Good on paper, picture perfect
Chased the high too far, too fast
Picket - white fence but we paint it black

Ooh, and I wished you would hurt me harder than I hurt you
Ooh, and I wish you would have waited for me but you always do

I've been hoping somebody loves
You in the ways I couldn't
Somebody's taking care of
All of the mess I've made
Someone you don't have to change

I've been hoping
Someone will love you
let me go
Someone will love you
let me go

I've been hoping
Someone will love you
Let me go, go, go, go
Someone will love you
Let me go, go, go, go
Someone will love you
Let me go, go, go, go
Someone will love you
Let me go, go, go, go
Someone will love you
Let me go

I've been hoping somebody loves
You in the ways I couldn't
Somebody's taking care of
All of the mess I've made
Someone you don't have to change
I've been hoping
Someone will love you
Let me go



@theharshtruthoutthere

John 8:32 - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Luke 11:28 | View whole chapter | See verse in context
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaWG9ehPB98
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RAPTURE – Just in the blink of an eye – that tiny moment.
TRIBULATION – 7 YEARS LONG.
2nd DEATH – FOREVER. (don´t end up dead 2nd time, don´t stay wicked – REPENT AND BORN AGAIN).
Revelation 20:14 | View whole chapter | See verse in context
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.



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Alesso And i love You ❤

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this is definitely the "it's not u, it's me" anthem

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