4 am Blues
Chris and Johnny Lyrics

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I thought i'd let you go
I was pretty sure
You were no longer here
But why do I keep falling down on my knees again
Prayed that I let you go
Each time I hear your name
But why do I keep waking up at 4 am
With our memories inside my brain

Tell me how to
Get you out of my veins
Just tell me how to
Get out from this room
And I'm trapped right here
With your memories
And these tears can't stop, can't let go of you
Wishing you would be here with me and save me
And I tried and tried
Tried to let you go
Still our memories, haunt me all my nights
Why'd I let you go, why'd I let you go
Why'd I let you go (Why'd I let you go)
Why'd I let you go (Why'd I let you go)
When you're still on my mind (When you're still on my mind)
When you're still on my mind, you're still on my mind
(But why do I keep falling down on my knees again)
Why'd I let you go (Why'd I let you go)
Why'd I let you go (Why'd I let you go)
When you're still on my mind (When you're still on my mind)
When you're still on my mind, you're still on my mind
(But why do I keep falling down on my knees again)
Tell me how to
Get you out of my veins
Just tell me how to
Get out from this room
And I'm trapped right here
With your memories
And these tears can't stop, can't let go of you
Wishing you would be here with me and save me
And I tried and tried
Tried to let you go

Still our memories, haunt me all my nights
Why'd I let you go, why'd I let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "4 am Blues" by Chris and Johnny depict the anguish and struggle of trying to let go of someone who still lingers in their thoughts and memories. The singer expresses a sense of confusion and frustration as they thought they had moved on, yet find themselves continually haunted by the presence of this person. The repetition of the phrase "Why'd I let you go" reflects their internal conflict and regret over the decision to part ways.

The singer grapples with the inability to erase this person from their mind, as indicated by the imagery of waking up at 4 am with memories flooding their thoughts. The feeling of being trapped in a cycle of longing and heartache is palpable, with the repeated pleas to be freed from the grip of these memories. The mention of tears that "can't stop" emphasizes the emotional turmoil and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship.

Despite their efforts to move forward and let go, the singer acknowledges that their attempts have been in vain. The persistence of the memories and the inability to escape the thoughts of this person weigh heavily on their heart, causing them to question their decision to walk away. The longing for the person to be there and save them suggests a longing for closure or resolution that seems unattainable.

The emotional intensity of the lyrics is heightened by the raw vulnerability and honesty in the singer's words. The repetition of the plea for guidance on how to break free from the memories underscores the desperation and pain of holding onto something that is no longer present. Ultimately, the song captures the turmoil of trying to let go of someone who still holds a significant place in their heart, leaving them questioning the reasons behind their choice to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought i'd let you go
I believed I had moved on from you

I was pretty sure
I was confident in my decision

You were no longer here
I thought you were out of my life

But why do I keep falling down on my knees again
But why do I still find myself emotionally affected by you

Prayed that I let you go
I hoped that I had released you from my thoughts

Each time I hear your name
But every time I hear your name

But why do I keep waking up at 4 am
But why do I continue to be haunted by memories of you in the early morning

With our memories inside my brain
With memories of our time together still vivid in my mind

Tell me how to
Please show me a way to

Get you out of my veins
Remove the hold you have on my emotions

Just tell me how to
Just explain to me how to