Let Go
Brian Cadd Lyrics


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Moonlight and roses are the goin' thing
Champagne, a little lo-ove, and a weddin' ring
But everytime she lea-eaves it's gonna break your heart
It's happened before, don't come to me, I do-on't want no part

Let go, it ain't worth it if it hurts you
Let go, you don't need it if-a she-e don't care
Like a good ol' wine or rock 'n' roll
If it fee-eels real good let it move your soul
But if it hurts to sa-ay her na-ame, baby let go

First time for both of you makes for urgent love
Gives a feel that it's all unreal, it's from up above
Tellin' some small secret drea-eam and dreams by phone
Terrified there'll be a ti-ime she won't be alone

Let go, it ain't worth it if it hurts you
Let go, you don't need it if-a she-e don't care
Like a good ol' wine or rock 'n' roll
If it feels real good let it move your soul
But if it hurts to sa-ay her na-ame, baby let go

Walk away, leave well alone, you know you should
To be in love has as much that's bad as it has it's good
To counsel friends ain't wi-ise but you sure need to see
You should know that before you, she did the same to me

Tell ya, Let go, it ain't worth it if it hurts you
Let go, you don't need it if-a she don't care
Like a good ol' wine or rock 'n' roll
If it fee-eels real good let it move your soul
But if it hurts to sa-ay her na-ame, baby let go-o

Like a good ol' wine or rock 'n' roll
If it feels real good let it move your soul
But if it hurts to say her name, baby let go-hoh
But if it hurts to say her name, baby let go-hoh




But if it hurts to say her-er name, baby let go-hoh
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Let Go" by Brian Cadd is a cautionary tale about the pain and heartbreak that can come with love. The lyrics describe the typical romantic cliches of moonlight, roses, champagne, and weddings, but warn the listener that falling too hard for someone who doesn't reciprocate your feelings will only lead to hurt. The singer urges the listener to let go of the relationship if it causes them pain, and to seek counsel from others who have been through the same experience.


The song also touches on the idea that the first time you fall in love can make it feel like it's a divine experience, but ultimately, it can lead to heartbreak, secrets, and fear. The line "To be in love has as much that's bad as it has it's good" is a reminder that while love can bring joy and fulfillment, it can also bring pain and disappointment.


Line by Line Meaning

Moonlight and roses are the goin' thing
Romantic gestures like moonlit walks and giving flowers are popular


Champagne, a little lo-ove, and a weddin' ring
People often associate love and marriage with expensive things like champagne and rings


But everytime she lea-eaves it's gonna break your heart
When she leaves you, you'll be hurt


It's happened before, don't come to me, I do-on't want no part
He doesn't want to get involved in your heartbreak because he's experienced it himself


Let go, it ain't worth it if it hurts you
If it's causing you pain, it's not worth holding on to


Let go, you don't need it if-a she-e don't care
If she doesn't care about you, you don't need her in your life


Like a good ol' wine or rock 'n' roll
If you enjoy it, like a good wine or rock music, let it move you


If it fee-eels real good let it move your soul
If it brings you happiness, let it enrich your life


But if it hurts to sa-ay her na-ame, baby let go
If just saying her name causes you pain, it's time to move on


First time for both of you makes for urgent love
When it's your first love, it feels urgent and special


Gives a feel that it's all unreal, it's from up above
Your first love seems too good to be true, like a gift from the heavens


Tellin' some small secret drea-eam and dreams by phone
Sharing intimate dreams on the phone is a common part of a budding relationship


Terrified there'll be a ti-ime she won't be alone
You fear that she won't be faithful and will leave you for someone else


Walk away, leave well alone, you know you should
It's best to end things and move on


To be in love has as much that's bad as it has it's good
Love has its ups and downs


To counsel friends ain't wi-ise but you sure need to see
He doesn't want to give advice, but he's telling you from experience that you need to move on


You should know that before you, she did the same to me
She's hurt him before in the same way she's hurting you now


Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Vocalization to end the song




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN CADD

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@SeanCleverly

The voice, the hair, the beard, what didn't this man possess? Love it and the 70s were simply the best decade for brilliant music and great times.

@gavinwalsh3913

Caddy is the best Australian all off the music he has written

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@allananderson9497

Still listening 🎶 to this masterpiece

@ianblinkybill4559

Build me a time machine so we can go back the 60 or 70 when music was so good

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@janinemartin1767

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Now they are amazing singers. We had the best music back in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s timeless classics
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@dalefisher1316

Maybe the greatest song ever written. Have loved this song for the majority of my 58 years of life.

@djm5699

This is one of my favourite songs ever.

@vickiwilliams91

This song brings back wonderful memories I have from 70's. The rest of the 70's was really bad

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