Now signed with eOne Music Canada, Birds of Bellwoods are set to drop their highly anticipated debut LP, Victoria, in late 2018. The album invites listeners to join the band’s high-energy musical parade built on honest, emotive songwriting and laced with sweet, sticky hooks.
Much of the attention to come their way thus far has stemmed from the band’s energetic and engaging live performances. They’ve crossed Canada and dipped into the U.S. for all kinds of dates, including a slew of major Canadian music festivals, support slots with the likes of Arkells and Wintersleep, and some high-profile headlining sets of their own.
Let You Go
Birds of Bellwoods Lyrics
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Like the walls we used to share
Are you holding on?
Cuz' I am getting scared
But I'm not strong enough to say goodbye
Don't know if I'll survive
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
This empty room
Is filled with thoughts of you
And all the years
That I was looking forward to
Cuz I'm not strong enough to say goodbye
Don't know if I'll survive
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
It's letting go
That makes a man
But I hold on
To what I can
It's letting go
That makes a man
But I hold on
To what I can
Our muse n' all
In love they could've been
And now I'm giving you to him
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
I don't wanna let you go
(I don't wanna let you go)
The bed is bare
The lyrics to Birds of Bellwoods's song Let You Go express the sentiment of not wanting to let go of a past relationship. The singer is in a bare room, thinking about the walls they used to share with their partner. They are scared of holding on because they are not strong enough to say goodbye. The empty room is a constant reminder of the years they spent together and the future they had planned; the singer is not ready to let go of that dream yet.
The chorus repeats the line "I don't wanna let you go," emphasizing the singer's reluctance to move on. The bridge introduces the idea that letting go is what makes a man, but the singer is still holding on to what they can. The final verse alludes to the possibility of infidelity, with the line "our muse n' all, in love they could've been, and now I'm giving you to him." This added layer of complexity suggests that the singer may be struggling with not only the end of a relationship, but also the betrayal that may have caused it.
Overall, the lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of holding onto something that is no longer there. The singer is torn between the desire to move on and the fear of letting go completely.
Line by Line Meaning
The bed is bare
The bed is empty because I am alone, and you are no longer here with me.
Like the walls we used to share
The walls around me remind me of the space we used to share in this room that now feels empty without you.
Are you holding on?
Cuz' I am getting scared
But I'm not strong enough to say goodbye
Don't know if I'll survive
I fear you might still have feelings for me, and I am afraid to lose you, but I know I need to let go, even if it means risking being alone.
I don't wanna let you go
I wish you could stay, and I could hold onto our relationship and the memories we shared together.
This empty room
Is filled with thoughts of you
And all the years
That I was looking forward to
The room I am in now feels lonely without you and is a reminder of all the happy moments we could have had if we stayed together.
It's letting go
That makes a man
But I hold on
To what I can
I want to be strong and let you go, but I still hold onto the memories and moments we shared together.
Our muse n' all
In love they could've been
And now I'm giving you to him
We could have been together, but now I realize I need to let you go and let you be with someone who can make you happy.
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
S. Katsaros
how I could live so long without knowing this song
It's perfect💜
Natalie D
That’s me with Melatonin. I’m in the top 1% of this band’s listeners on Spotify
XxLocal Sweet PotatoxX
I'm so happy to say that I saw them during they're current tour. Theyre so sweet. I cried alot and I got lots of hugs from Stevie and the rest and they encouraged my songwriting ideas. I love them now! Amazing! keep up the work!
Albaida
Yes, fidelity I think is a Catholic concept. Also the idea of "don't do to anyone what you don't want them to do to you". A group sexuality, as Chan intended, is not possible, because no one comes out unscathed.
A 666
They are gonna get huge one day. Mark my words
Albaida
Yes, fidelity I think is a Catholic concept. Also the idea of "don't do to anyone what you don't want them to do to you". A group sexuality, as Chan intended, is not possible, because no one comes out unscathed.
BiYu Wu
So I decided to check this band out bec of tessa and scott and so glad I did. This band is so good! Love their music! Cant wait for the tour.
Nicole de Jonge
yaassss sameeeeeeeee
Albaida
Yes, fidelity I think is a Catholic concept. Also the idea of "don't do to anyone what you don't want them to do to you". A group sexuality, as Chan intended, is not possible, because no one comes out unscathed.
Luca Bălăiță
Really , was this played in After?