Let me go
Carroll Jason Michael Lyrics

You were sitting on his tailgate
The singer is describing a scene where the subject, a woman, was sitting on the tailgate of a truck.

She was loving on his roughneck
The subject was showing affection to the truck's driver, who represents the stereotypical working-class man.

She was talking bout running away
The subject was discussing the possibility of leaving the current situation she's in.

While he was puffin on a cigarette
The truck's driver was smoking a cigarette, possibly reflecting on his own feelings.

And just thinking
The driver was lost in his own thoughts.

How am I gonna say goodbye
The driver is struggling with the decision to end the relationship and is pondering how to approach it.

He said girl you got it good here
The driver tells the subject that she's in a good place in life and doesn't need to leave.

You don't need to mess with
The driver is warning the subject to not get involved with him.

A guy going nowhere
He describes himself as aimless and without direction in life.

She said how's about Texas?
The subject suggests that they move to Texas together.

He got up and shook his head
The driver physically expresses his disagreement with the subject's proposal.

Then said
The driver follows up with an explanation for his disagreement.

Ain't ya been listening
The driver is frustrated that the subject is not understanding his perspective on their relationship.

It's never gonna work out
The driver is stating his belief that the relationship will not be successful.

And I think it'd be a good time now
The driver thinks that it is the right time for them to end the relationship.

To let me go
The driver wants the subject to break up with him.

You don't need me baby
The driver believes that the subject doesn't need him in her life.

Stop holding on the way you are
The driver is telling the subject to stop trying to hold onto a relationship that won't work.

Don't you know I'm no good for you
The driver is telling the subject that he is not a good fit for her and will only cause harm in the long run.

And it'll only break your heart
The driver warns the subject that staying with him will only lead to pain and heartbreak.

If you don't let me go
The driver is urging the subject to break up with him before she gets emotionally invested in the relationship.

He said other than a dreamer
The driver describes himself as a dreamer

I ain't nothing but a drifter
The driver says that he has no direction or purpose in life.

You could do a lot better
The driver believes that the subject deserves someone better than him.

He leaned over and he kissed her
He shows affection towards the subject despite wanting to end the relationship.

He said you'd got another year of college
The driver highlights the subject's potential for a better future unlike himself.

And a good momma and a daddy
The driver highlights the subject's supportive family.

And me I got 93 dollars and this old '82 Chevy
The driver is poor and only has his car and not much else.

She said nice try
The subject rejects the driver's argument for ending the relationship.

But you can't hide behind those shades there on your face
The subject is calling out the driver for hiding his emotions and true feelings.

See I don't think you're all that tough
The subject sees through the driver's tough exterior and knows that he's not as strong as he claims to be.

I just think you're scared of love
The subject believes that the driver is actually scared of being in love.

And I think I won't take up that much space
The subject doesn't believe that she will burden the driver and is willing to take a chance on the relationship.

Take me with ya baby
The subject wants to follow the driver wherever he goes.

It's so cold outside your arms
The subject feels alone and vulnerable without the driver.

And we both know that you're not as strong
The subject knows that the driver is not as strong as he appears to be.

As you think you are
The subject believes that the driver overestimates his own strength and ability to handle emotions.

So let me go take me with ya baby
The subject is asking the driver to take her with him when he leaves.

I'm alone where you are
The subject is willing to take the risk of being alone if it means being with the driver.

We both know I'm so good for you
The subject believes that she is good for the driver and can contribute positively to his life.

And it'll only break ya heart
The subject knows that staying apart will only cause heartbreak.

Down the road if you don't let me go
The subject is warning the driver that if they don't give the relationship a chance, they will regret it in the future.

Let me go
The title of the song and the phrase repeated throughout the chorus, urging the driver to end the relationship.