Weiss first picked up a guitar at age 14 in an attempt to become a punk rock star and impress their high school crush, and though the teenage romance died after one short month, their passion for music lived on.
After moving to Athens, GA in 2005, Weiss spent the next five years in and out of various pseudo-relationships which fueled the fire for one infectious breakup song after another. They toured the southeast relentlessly and wrote constantly, self-releasing three EPs and a fan-funded full length album by the end of 2009.
At the same time, Weiss quietly built up a dedicated internet fanbase and a reputation for shameless self promotion. They gained recognition in the music community for their effective grassroots marketing techniques and spoke on a 2010 SXSW panel about crowdfunding, all while earning a BFA at the University of Georgia.
Let me go
Allison Weiss Lyrics
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My heart can't fight the fire you started
A war between the best of us
But I'll look up if you look up
We'll say our prayers and curse the sky
It always hurts to say goodbye
But all is for the best, you know
Let me go
My rusty strings will never make
The sounds I heard with you that day
The music running through our veins
A tune that I just can't explain
We'll clear our throats and sing along
There's nothing like a leaving song
But all is for the best, you know
And I will go, so let me go
Let me go
You were the one
I wanted more than you could give
You were the one
Who said we couldn't live like this
You were the one
Who made the plans before we landed
All is for the best, you know
So why won't you just let me go?
Let me go
The song "Let Me Go" by Allison Weiss describes the emotional struggle of a person who is trying to move on from a past relationship. The opening lines paint a picture of the songwriter feeling trapped in their own dark apartment, unable to escape the feelings that their former lover ignited within them. The lyrics convey the idea of an inner-conflict between what the heart wants and what is best for them. Despite this, the songwriter is hopeful that their former lover will join them in looking up and saying a prayer, wishing for the best despite the pain of separation.
The second verse of the song talks about how the memories of the past still linger in the songwriter's mind, especially those related to music. The metaphor of the "rusty strings" indicates that the songwriter's ability to create new music has diminished, as they struggle to recreate the same kind of music they shared with their former lover. The lyrics also suggest that singing a leaving song is cathartic, despite the pain of separation. The song ends with the songwriter pleading to their former lover to just let them go so they can move on.
Overall, "Let Me Go" by Allison Weiss is a raw and emotional plea for freedom from a past relationship. The lyrics describe the pain of holding on to something that is no longer there and the desire for closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Stranded in my dark apartment
I am stuck and alone in my gloomy place.
My heart can't fight the fire you started
I can't resist the love and passion that you stirred in me.
A war between the best of us
We were once the closest and best of friends, but now we're in a conflict.
But I'll look up if you look up
I'll try to salvage our relationship if you're willing to do the same.
We'll say our prayers and curse the sky
We'll hope for the best but also express our frustration.
It always hurts to say goodbye
Parting ways is never easy.
But all is for the best, you know
Even though it's difficult, it's necessary for our well-being.
And I will go, so let me go
I've made up my mind to leave, so please allow me to do so.
My rusty strings will never make
My music will never sound the same without you.
The sounds I heard with you that day
The music we made together was special and memorable.
The music running through our veins
Our shared love of music was a vital part of our connection.
A tune that I just can't explain
There are no words to describe the special song that we shared.
We'll clear our throats and sing along
We'll try to find solace in music and each other during this difficult time.
There's nothing like a leaving song
There are songs that capture the emotions of parting ways better than words can.
You were the one I wanted more than you could give
I desired a deeper connection with you than you were capable of providing.
You were the one who said we couldn't live like this
You were the one who acknowledged that our relationship was unfulfilling.
You were the one who made the plans before we landed
You took the lead in our relationship and mapped out our future together.
All is for the best, you know
Although it's hard now, separating is ultimately better for us in the long run.
So why won't you just let me go?
Please allow me to move on from this relationship, as it's for the best for both of us.
Let me go
I need to go and it's important for both of us to accept that.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Allison Weiss
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