Let Somebody Go
Coldplay & Selena Gomez Lyrics
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We had a kind of love
I thought that it would never end
Oh, my lover, oh, my other, oh, my friend
We talked around in circles and
We talked around and then
You gave everything this golden glow
Now turn off all the stars, 'cause this I know
That it hurts like so
To let somebody go
All the storms we weathered
Everything that we went through
Now without you, what on earth am I to do?
When I called the mathematicians and
I asked them to explain
They said love is only equal to the pain
And when everything was going wrong
You could turn my sorrow into song
Oh, it hurts like so
To let somebody go
To let somebody go
Oh (oh)
Oh (let somebody, let somebody go)
(Yeah)
Oh, when you love somebody
When you love somebody
Got to let somebody know
Oh, when you love somebody
When you love somebody
Got to let somebody know
So when you love somebody
When you love somebody
Then it hurts like so
To let somebody go
It hurts like so
To let somebody go
But you're still with me now, I know
(Let somebody, let somebody go)
Oh (let somebody, let somebody go)
But you're still with me now, I know
The lyrics to Coldplay Selena Gomez's Let Somebody Go depict someone who has recently ended a relationship but is struggling to move on. The opening lines of the song reveal that they had a kind of love that the singer believed would last forever, but for some reason, the relationship ended. The singer talks about how they talked in circles, discussed their feelings and emotions, and loved each other through thick and thin. Now that they've broken up, the singer is struggling to figure out how to move on.
The chorus of the song highlights the distress the singer is currently dealing with, as they question if they can hold onto the beautiful memories they once shared while still trying to let go of the pain. The line, "You gave everything this golden glow, now turn off all the stars, 'cause this I know" tells us that the singer's partner shone like gold and now that it's over, everything feels bleak and dark.
The second verse addresses the love and pain dynamic of relationships. The singer references "calling the mathematicians" to help explain love, and they conclude that love equals nothing but pain. However, they flip that idea on its head by saying that, when things were going wrong, their partner could turn their sorrow into a song. This is a testament to the closeness of the relationship and how intertwined the two had become.
Overall, Let Somebody Go is a poignant song about the difficulties of ending a relationship and moving on. The lyrics beautifully capture the feelings of loss, sadness, and hopelessness that accompany a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
We had a kind of love
We shared a special kind of affection
I thought that it would never end
I believed that our love would last forever
Oh my lover, oh my other, oh my friend
You were my romantic partner, my other half, and my dearest friend
We talked around in circles and
We often had circular conversations
We talked around and then
Our discussions were never truly resolved
I loved you to the moon and back again
I adored you more than anything, beyond what could be measured
You gave everything this golden glow
You made everything seem brighter and more beautiful
Now turn off all the stars, 'cause this I know
Without you, even the brightest things seem insignificant
That it hurts like so
The pain is overwhelming
To let somebody go
To part ways with someone you care for deeply
All the storms we weathered
We faced many challenges and difficulties together
Everything that we went through
We shared many experiences, good and bad
Now without you, what on earth am I to do?
I feel lost and uncertain without you
When I called the mathematicians and
When I sought others' opinions on our situation
I asked them to explain
I requested an explanation for what went wrong
They said love is only equal to the pain
They suggested that love comes with pain and heartache
And when everything was going wrong
During difficult times
You could turn my sorrow into song
You had a way of lifting my spirits and making me feel better
Oh, it hurts like so
The pain is almost unbearable
To let somebody go
To say goodbye to someone you love
Oh (oh)
Oh (let somebody, let somebody go)
Repeating the song's title
(Yeah)
An exclamation of emotion
Oh, when you love somebody
Expressing the feeling of love
When you love somebody
Repeating the previous line
Got to let somebody know
You should communicate your feelings
So when you love somebody
Repeating the previous lines
Then it hurts like so
Love can cause immense pain
To let somebody go
Saying goodbye is difficult
But you're still with me now, I know
Although we're apart, I still feel your presence
(Let somebody, let somebody go)
Repeating the song's title
Oh (let somebody, let somebody go)
Repeating the song's title
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Apple Martin, Bill Rahko, Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, Leland Tyler Wayne, Max Martin, Olivia Charlotte Waithe, Oscar Thomas Holter, William Champion
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@prernaharsh
Selena X Coldplay = Everything 🙏♥️
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@DMJV101
coldplay x selena *
@fancygamer1698
I agree.
@brunarodrigues5602
Perfect ❤✨😔
@regine1663
I used to listen to this when my ex boyfriend broke up with me last year. It helped me express my feelings, cried myself out until I had no tears to cry. I moved on. I thought I could not make it but here I am. I am okay. I feel better and I am okay with being alone now. Never thought letting go of the love of my life, whom I cherish the most, is the very best thing that will help me grow.
@noemiszantai9965
❤😢 felt the same last year!
@aefriends9529
Hun you just haven't yet met your one & only. ☺But I know for sure, he is on his way to ya..💝 Trust me.
@TheQ8FlowerQ8
well.. the destiny is making space in your life to fulfill it with someone more special..trust me..