Better Letting Go
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Spending the night alone for the first time in a while
I look at the sky and I think of you
'Cause somehow exploding stars and miles of empty space
Made it possible for me to run into you

And I'll stay awake anyways, through all the pain, and all the heavy rain
Looking through photographs of me and you wishing things were the same
But it's over, it's real this time, I feel it in my bones
And it's over, it's real this time, and I'm having trouble letting go
Of you
Of you

I smell your scent all over me and it's keeping me wide awake
I close my eyes and hope and pray that when I open them it's all a dream

And I can't say I don't understand how you could walk away, 'cause I made so many mistakes
If I could do it all, over again, I'd do right away, right away

For you (I'd do it right away, I'd do it right away)
For you (I'd do it right away, I'd do it right away)
For you (I'd do it right away, I'd do it right away)
For you (I'd do it right away, I'd do it right away)

And now it's over, it's real this time, I feel it in my bones
And now it's over, it's real this time, and I'm having trouble letting go
Of you
Of you




(Of you)
(Of you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black's song "Better Letting Go" express the emotions of longing, heartbreak, and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. The song begins by describing the singer spending a night alone for the first time in a while, reminiscing about the person they once loved. They look at the sky and think of this person, contemplating how the vastness of the universe somehow brought them together. Despite the pain and heavy rain, they stay awake, looking through photographs of themselves and their ex, wishing things could return to how they were.


However, there is an acceptance that it's over and this time it's real. The singer can feel it deep in their bones, acknowledging the finality of the relationship. Yet, they struggle to let go, as the scent of the person lingers on them, keeping them awake. They hope and pray that when they open their eyes, it will all be a dream. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and understands why their ex walked away, but if given the chance, they would do it all over again just to be with that person.


Ultimately, the song conveys the conflicting emotions of wanting to move on yet desperately holding onto the memories and feelings associated with the past relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Spending the night alone for the first time in a while
Experiencing solitude after a long time, I reflect on my surroundings and reminisce about you


I look at the sky and I think of you
As I gaze upon the vastness of the sky, thoughts of you occupy my mind


'Cause somehow exploding stars and miles of empty space
Interestingly, celestial explosions and vast distances have conspired to bring us together


Made it possible for me to run into you
These cosmic forces played their part in our fateful encounter


And I'll stay awake anyways, through all the pain, and all the heavy rain
Despite the anguish and metaphorical downpour, I will remain sleepless


Looking through photographs of me and you wishing things were the same
As I browse through captured memories, I yearn for a return to the past


But it's over, it's real this time, I feel it in my bones
Accepting the finality of our relationship, I sense the truth deep within my being


And it's over, it's real this time, and I'm having trouble letting go
Acknowledging the conclusion with certainty, I struggle to release my emotional attachment


Of you
Of you


I smell your scent all over me and it's keeping me wide awake
Your fragrance lingers upon me, hindering my ability to rest


I close my eyes and hope and pray that when I open them it's all a dream
Optimistically, I shut my eyes and plead for a reality where our separation is merely an illusion


And I can't say I don't understand how you could walk away, 'cause I made so many mistakes
Despite my difficulties comprehending your departure, I recognize the multitude of errors I committed


If I could do it all, over again, I'd do right away, right away
Given the chance, I would rectify my wrongs immediately


For you (I'd do it right away, I'd do it right away)
For you (Without hesitation, I would take immediate action)


And now it's over, it's real this time, I feel it in my bones
Presently, the conclusion is undeniable, resonating deeply within my being


And now it's over, it's real this time, and I'm having trouble letting go
Now that it is truly finished, I encounter difficulty in releasing my emotional attachment


Of you
Of you


(Of you)
(Of you)


(Of you)
(Of you)




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Written by: William Black

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