Their first album, Native Speaker (2011), has received mostly praise from critics, remarkable for its innovative melodies and Standell-Preston's "dynamic" vocals.
Keyboardist Katie Lee left the group during the recording of their 2013 album, Flourish // Perish. Raphaelle Standell-Preston is also the vocal half of Blue Hawaii.
The 30th of April 2015 they released 'Deep In The Iris', their third album.
Letting Go
Braids Lyrics
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A river running inside of me
Some have waded and many more will
We laid on the bank and had our fill
Still my mind lingers there on that day
When we rolled around and you touched me your way
A cloud of memories above me
Of friends, and lovers, some turned enemies
Oh, I forgive them all, I hope they'll forgive me
Still my mind lingers there on that day
When she stormed my room, and she slapped you her way
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics to Braids's song "Letting Go" express the internal struggle of facing the past and embracing change. The first verse describes a river flowing inside the singer, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for emotions that have accumulated over time. The river represents a journey that many have taken before and many more will take in the future. The singer shared a memorable moment by the riverbank with someone special, and that memory replays in their mind. These memories reflect the past and the experiences that brought us to where we are now.
In the second verse, the singer contemplates the cloud of memories above them, which represent the accumulation of life experiences. The singer acknowledges that some of their relationships have turned into adversaries, but they forgive everyone and hope that they will be forgiven as well. Memories can evoke a range of emotions ranging from joy, regret, pain, and nostalgia, and this verse captures the complexity of the way memories shape our lives.
The chorus repeats the refrain "The hardest part is letting go," which serves as a reminder that change is inevitable, and holding onto the past can prevent us from moving forward. The message is poignant, clear, and relatable, and underscores the universality of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
The days assemble, what do I see?
I am reflecting on my past and what it has brought me.
A river running inside of me
Emotions are flowing through me like a river.
Some have waded and many more will
Some people have already experienced these emotions, while many more will in the future.
We laid on the bank and had our fill
We enjoyed the moment and indulged in our emotions.
Still my mind lingers there on that day
I cannot forget a specific moment in my past.
When we rolled around and you touched me your way
I remember a moment with someone where they touched me in their own unique way.
The years assemble, what do I see?
I am reflecting on my past and how it has shaped me.
A cloud of memories above me
My memories hang over me like a cloud.
Of friends, and lovers, some turned enemies
I have had various relationships in the past, some of which ended badly.
Oh, I forgive them all, I hope they'll forgive me
I hold no grudges and hope that others can forgive me for any mistakes I made.
The hardest part is letting go
The most difficult thing is moving on from the past.
The hardest part is letting go, oh, oh, oh
This is a significant idea that carries a lot of emotional weight.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Taylor Bonner Smith, Raphaelle Standell Preston, Austin Tufts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The days assemble, what do I see?
A river running inside of me
Some have waded and many more will
We laid on the bank and had our fill
Still my mind lingers there on that day
When we rolled around and you touched me your way
The years assemble, what do I see?
A cloud of memories above me
Of friends, and lovers, some turned enemies
Oh, I forgive them all, I hope they'll forgive me
Still my mind lingers there on that day
When she stormed my room, and she slapped you her way
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go
The hardest part is letting go, oh, oh, oh
DavidFarAndWide
This is such a great record. They deserve more recognition.
Patrick A
So f*ckin good
Salami Yagi
This sounds a lot like Car Radio.
Jonathan Berman
Maybe a bit like Cibo Matto as well.