Let You Go
Clara Oman Lyrics
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You said you'd never leave
You told me that you′d be there
But you lied again to me
You're always on my mind
And when it's late at night
I think of what you′re doing
Do you think of me sometimes
And when I′m feeling down
I lose all control
Emotions keep coming and
I'm tryna to let you go
So if you wanna talk to me again
Don′t try to act like we were always friends
When I'm all alone
I try to clear my mind
But you′ll be coming back
And you'll be saying that all night
I never did you wrong
I′ve always had your side
And you would just get all the way
And make me wanna cry
And when I'm feeling down
I lose all control
Emotions keep coming and
I'm trying to let you go
So if you wanna talk to me again
Don′t try to act like we were always friends
And when i′m feeling down
I lose all control
Emotions keep coming now
I'm trying to let you go
And when I′m feeling down
I lose all control
Emotions keep coming now
I'm trying to let you go
And when I′m feeling down
I lose all control
Emotions keep coming now
I'm trying to let you go
In Clara Oman's song "Let You Go", the lyrics convey a sense of hurt and confusion over a broken promise of loyalty and support. The singer is struggling with the aftermath of someone who had promised to always be there for her but has departed despite that assurance. She is left with thoughts that keep her up at night and feelings that she can't control. Despite her attempts to move on and clear her mind, the presence of this person continues to linger and disrupt her peace.
The lyrics suggest a relationship in which one person was emotionally dependent on the other. The broken promise of support has left the singer feeling abandoned and alone. The repetition of the lines "And when I'm feeling down, I lose all control; Emotions keep coming and I'm tryna let you go" highlights the difficulty that she's having in letting go of this person. The refrain "Don't try to act like we were always friends" suggests that this person has returned, perhaps after an absence, and is trying to resume their relationship without acknowledging the pain they've caused.
It's possible that the song is drawing from real-life experience, as it's not uncommon for people to struggle with the end of a close relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by someone they cared about deeply, and despite their best efforts, they are unable to move on. The repetition of the lines underscores the intensity of the singer's emotions and the difficulty of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't understand
Clara is confused and doesn't comprehend why her partner left her.
You said you'd never leave
Clara's partner made promises that they cannot keep and broke their word.
You told me that you'd be there
Their partner assured they would always be present, but they left.
But you lied again to me
This isn't the first time the partner has lied to Clara about leaving.
You're always on my mind
Clara constantly thinks about their partner despite them leaving.
And when it's late at night
These thoughts keep Clara up at night.
I think of what you're doing
Clara is curious about what their partner is up to after leaving.
Do you think of me sometimes
Clara wonders if their partner also thinks about them with the same frequency and intensity.
And when I'm feeling down
Clara's emotions get the best of her when she feels sad.
I lose all control
In that moment, Clara's emotions overwhelm her, making it challenging to remain calm and level-headed.
Emotions keep coming and
Clara continues to feel strongly about their partner even after they've left.
I'm trying to let you go
Despite the lingering feelings, Clara is making an effort to move on from their partner.
So if you wanna talk to me again
If Clara's partner wants to reconnect, there are certain expectations they need to meet.
Don't try to act like we were always friends
Clara doesn't want their partner to pretend as if nothing has happened, and they remained just friends after the breakup.
When I'm all alone
Clara feels vulnerable and exposed when they're by themselves.
I try to clear my mind
Clara tries to remove all thoughts of their partner from their mind, but they come creeping back.
But you'll be coming back
Clara fears that their ex will try and re-enter their life unexpectedly.
And you'll be saying that all night
If their partner does come back, Clara suspects that they'll only say the same things over and over again.
I never did you wrong
Clara is confident that she didn't give her partner a reason to leave her.
I've always had your side
Clara supported her partner before and after the breakup.
And you would just get all the way
Their partner, however, became very distant and disconnected after the breakup.
And make me wanna cry
Clara was emotionally hurt by their partner's actions, and it caused her to cry.
Writer(s): Clara Oman
Contributed by Maria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lizzeth Valo
pretty song :)