Let You Go
C&S Lyrics
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See I can still remember when
You said you were my only friend
Yeah Mr. Fear you captured me
I was blinded and couldn't see
That real love was bound to come
And confront what I was running from
(He) opened up my eyes and let me know
(CHORUS)
Let me go, oh let me go
Yeah let me go
Oh let me go, go
Time to time I must remind you
That we're not tight the way we used to
Before you tell me what you came for
Turn and walk out that door
Mr. Love now resides here
He's strong enough to cast out fear
And since I don't belong to you no more
Take your hand off my shoulder
(CHORUS)
In the song "Let You Go" by C&S, the lyrics speak about someone who was once blinded by a sense of loyalty to a friend, represented by "Mr. Fear." The singer of the song remembers when this person was their only friend, and how they were captured by their fear. However, the singer eventually realized that this person was holding them back, preventing them from experiencing real love.
The lyrics suggest that someone, represented as "he," helped the singer to realize this. This person helped the singer to open their eyes and see that they didn't need their friend anymore. Mr. Fear is contrasted with "Mr. Love," who now resides in the singer's life. The singer is now strong enough to cast out fear and move on, and they tell their former friend to take their hand off their shoulder and let them go.
Overall, the song can be seen as a powerful message about letting go of toxic relationships and the fear that can hold us back. It speaks to the importance of finding true love and recognizing when someone is preventing us from experiencing that love.
Line by Line Meaning
See I can still remember when
I have a vivid memory of when it all started
You said you were my only friend
You told me that you were my closest buddy
Yeah Mr. Fear you captured me
I was trapped by the fear you instilled in me
I was blinded and couldn't see
I was unable to see the truth because of the fear
That real love was bound to come
I realized that genuine affection was on its way
And confront what I was running from
It would challenge me to confront what I was avoiding
(He) opened up my eyes and let me know
He illuminated my path and revealed the truth
That I don't need you no mo'
I don't require your support anymore
Time to time I must remind you
Occasionally, I have to reiterate a critical point
That we're not tight the way we used to
Our relationship isn't as close as it once was
Before you tell me what you came for
Before you reveal the intention of your visit
Turn and walk out that door
Leave me alone and exit through the door
Mr. Love now resides here
Love has replaced Fear in my life
He's strong enough to cast out fear
Love is robust enough to eliminate fear
And since I don't belong to you no more
I'm no longer under Fear's control
Take your hand off my shoulder
Remove your grip from my body
Let me go, oh let me go
Release me, just let me go
Yeah let me go
Yes, allow me to depart
Oh let me go, go
I need to leave, let me go freely
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., FUN ATTIC MUSIC, LLC
Written by: DAVID COX, NICOLE C. MULLEN, NICOLE COLEMAN MULLEN
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