Astrid invented the name Animotion to convey energy and emotion. They recruited former L.A. Red Zone band members Frenchy O’Brien (drums), Paul Antonelli (keyboards) and Charles Ottavio (bass). Larry Ross (manager) quit CBS records to become their full time manager and he brought in Bill Wadhams (lead vocals + guitar) to front the band with Astrid. Another keyboard player was brought on board that same year when Greg Smith joined the band, together with lead guitarist Don Kirkpatrick. In March 1984 they did a showcase for Russ Regan of Polygram Records and inked the deal soon after. KROQ in Los Angeles, put Obsession on heavy rotation in December 1984.
Frenchy O’Brien left the band before the recording of Strange Behavior and was replaced by Jim Blair. In the midst of recording their third album Animotion went through personnel changes as all three of the remaining founding members (Bill Wadhams, Astrid Plane and Charles Ottavio) departed. Following their departure, Ottavio and Plane married. Actress/dancer/singer Cynthia Rhodes, known for her performance as the character "Penny Johnson" in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, replaced Plane as female lead singer. Former solo artist/Device member Paul Engemann replaced Wadhams as the male lead for Animotion's second self-titled album. When their third record did not live up to the chart expectations, the band split in 1990.
In 2001 by special request from Alex Hart of KNRK in Portland, Oregon and with mega-effort from Bill, Animotion - once again with Astrid on lead vocals - reunited. In a display combining energy, emotion and intensity they played to a sold-out crowd. The band all agreed that it felt like magic to be onstage together again and Animotion Version 2001 was launched with Astrid Plane (lead vocals), Bill Wadhams (lead vocals + guitar), Charles Ottavio (drums), Don Kirkpatrick (lead guitar), Greg Smith (keyboards) and Kevin Rankin (drums).
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Let Him Go
Animotion Lyrics
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If you never give him room
You're gonna lose.
He's feeling like he's tied up in a knot
Every time he comes home late he's on the spot.
Trust him to be the kind of man he wants to be
You aren't gonna keep him long if you give him
The third degree.
Let him go
Let him go
Do the things he's got to do
Give him the freedom that he needs even though it worries you.
Let him go
Let him go
Have the faith that he'll be true
It's the only way you can be sure he'll come back to you.
You want your life with him to work so well
You forget the love you need to give yourself.
I understand your desire to keep him near
But you poison love when you mix it up with fear.
Trust yourself to be the woman that you want to be
If you both have room to grow
Then you'll live in harmony.
Let him go
Let him go
Do the things he's got to do
Let him go
Let him go.
Let him go
Let him go
Have the faith that he'll be true
It's the only way you can be sure he'll come back to you.
Let him go
Let him go
Let him go.
In "Let Him Go" by Animotion, the singer is advising a woman to let her partner go and give him the freedom and space that he needs. The lyrics suggest that the woman is holding onto her partner too tightly, trying to control him and stop him from doing the things he needs to do. This is creating tension and conflict in the relationship, causing the partner to feel trapped and tied up in a knot.
The singer encourages the woman to trust her partner and have faith that he will be true to her, even if it means giving him the freedom to live his own life. The focus of the song is on the power struggle in relationships and the importance of letting go of fear and control in order to build trust and harmony.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of self-love and self-care. The singer suggests that the woman is neglecting her own needs in her efforts to control her partner. She urges the woman to trust herself and focus on being the woman that she wants to be.
Overall, "Let Him Go" is a powerful reminder that healthy relationships require trust, communication, and the freedom to grow and live our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You're holding him so tight that he can't move
If you don't give him space, he'll feel suffocated.
If you never give him room
If you don't let him be himself,
You're gonna lose.
your relationship is going to fall apart.
He's feeling like he's tied up in a knot
He feels trapped and stressed out.
Every time he comes home late he's on the spot.
Every time he's late, you question him and make him feel guilty.
Trust him to be the kind of man he wants to be
Let him make his own choices and be his own person.
You aren't gonna keep him long if you give him
If you're too controlling and demanding,
The third degree.
He'll eventually leave you.
Do the things he's got to do
Let him pursue his interests and goals.
Give him the freedom that he needs even though it worries you.
Even if it makes you anxious or nervous, don't try to stop him from doing the things he loves.
Have the faith that he'll be true
Believe that he's loyal and committed to you.
It's the only way you can be sure he'll come back to you.
If you trust him and give him space, he'll come back to you.
You want your life with him to work so well
You have high expectations for your relationship and want it to succeed.
You forget the love you need to give yourself.
You neglect your own needs and happiness, which is not healthy for you or your relationship.
I understand your desire to keep him near
I realize you want to be close to him and have him in your life.
But you poison love when you mix it up with fear.
However, when you let your fears and insecurities control you, it can damage your relationship and the love you share.
Trust yourself to be the woman that you want to be
Believe in yourself and be the person you want to be, without relying on him to define you.
If you both have room to grow
If you both have space to develop as individuals and pursue your own passions,
Then you'll live in harmony.
Your relationship will be stronger and more fulfilling.
Let him go
Give him the freedom he needs to be his own person.
Let him go.
Trust in his love for you and his commitment to your relationship.
Let him go
Don't hold him back or try to control him.
Let him go
Believe that he'll come back to you.
Let him go
Give him the space he needs to grow and find himself.
Let him go.
Have faith in your love and trust in your relationship.
Let him go
Put your trust in him and let him live his life.
Let him go
Love him enough to let him be free.
Let him go
If you truly love him, let him go and find his own path.
Let him go
True love is about giving him the space to grow and finding your way back to each other.
Let him go
Give him the time and space he needs to be his own person.
Let him go
Believe that he'll return to you, and that your relationship will be stronger for it.
Let him go
Let your love for him be enough to set him free.
Let him go.
Let him find his own path and return to you when he's ready.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WADHAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mizowl7917
I love this song the words are so powerful !
@thomasswartz3681
one of my favorite Animotion songs and videos. I request it all the time on the '80's shows but noone has played it yet.
@Aramanth
I forgot this version has more of defined beat with
a real new wave sound... different to the album version.
STILL love this song!!! The video has its moments...
Thanks for posting! 🎩
@IngloriousBitches
Gorgeous chorus..
@michaelwilliams4410
I really liked this song in 1985, and it should have been a Top Ten hit!
@DigThatMusic
Michael Williams thank you! We are doing a remake this year. I'll be posting to our FB page and web site. Check out a sample later today! BW
@ouc1now
I totally agree!! I had this record, right after it came out, I played the crap out of it in my bedroom!! Loved it! And, I stil do!! :)
@mikekaraoke
Michael Williams- I take it your from the U.S, It got to number 39 but should of been at least a top 30 hit single in the U.S
But it was a top 10 & 20 hit single in many countries in : Germany, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway , Switzerland, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Greece, & New Zealand :-)
@salvadorsalomon206
QUE BUEN TEMA VIVA LOS 80
@hendrikpopp8001
The Song reached # 41 in Germany in 1985 - Great track - should have been much more successfull