LET IT GO
DJ Khaled Lyrics

Yeah-yeah, yeah (yeah)
Excitement and confidence in the production of this track

Yeah-yeah, yeah
Repetition of excitement and confidence

Yeah-yeah, yeah (We The Best Music)
Acknowledgment of DJ Khaled's brand and music production company

Yeah-yeah, yeah
Repetition of excitement and confidence

Yeah-yeah, yeah (another one)
DJ Khaled's signature phrase to indicate the release of another successful hit

Yeah-yeah, yeah (DJ Khaled)
Further acknowledgement of DJ Khaled's involvement in the song

Uh
An interjection to signal the start of the lyrics

I gotta, I gotta, I gotta make my mind up
The artist needs to make a decision about their goals and actions

I'm gon' grind, gon' shine until my time's up
The artist is committed to working hard until they reach their goals or until they pass away

I got money on my mind, is that a crime, yeah?
The artist thinks about their financial success often and wonders if it's wrong to prioritize money

Don't wanna go back to the days when I was broke
The singer does not want to return to a time when they were financially struggling

But, girl, you my priority (woo)
The artist's significant other is their main concern and priority

And I'll put your heart way over me
The singer values their significant other's feelings and well-being over their own

And money ain't shit if I ain't with you, bae
The singer believes that love is more important than money

Give it all away just to get you back
The singer would sacrifice their possessions and assets to be with their significant other again

Can't put a price on what we had (ooh)
The experiences and memories shared with their significant other are invaluable and cannot be quantified by money

They say, "Time is money", but money can't make no time (make no time)
A common saying that highlights the importance of time, which cannot be bought with money

Sometimes it's sunny, but sometimes it don't shine (no, it don't shine)
Life has its ups and downs, and not everything is always positive

And life is a bitch, but sometimes it's alright (ooh, it's alright)
Life can be difficult, but there are moments of happiness and contentment

So I'ma let go of things I can't control
The artist has accepted that there are things in life that they cannot change, and they will not stress over them

Let it go (oh), let it go (oh)
A repetition of a phrase indicating the release and surrender of control over certain things

Let it go (oh), let it go (oh)
Continued repetition of the same phrase

Let it go (oh) (21), let it go (oh) (on God)
Variations of the phrase with added emphasis and slang language

Let it go (let it go), oh
Final repetition of the phrase indicating complete surrender of control

I'll let it go if you say that you love me
The singer is willing to let go of control if their significant other expresses their love for them

That shit better show (on God)
The singer expects actions that demonstrate their significant other's love

Don't try and play like I'm slow
The singer is aware of manipulation and will not fall for it

'Cause you been 'round the block and I know this for sure (21)
The artist knows their significant other has been around and has experience with relationships

She ask for seconds, I give her some more
The artist is dedicated to pleasing their significant other

And I'm proud of myself 'cause I used to be poor
The singer is proud of their progress and financial success

Now I just hustle and grind and stack it
The singer works hard and saves their money

'Til all of my muscles is sore (on God)
The artist works extremely hard and puts in a lot of physical effort

Don't play a sport, but I ball (21)
A play on words indicating the artist is successful and wealthy

Answer the phone when I call (21)
The artist expects their significant other to answer the phone when they call

I get up whenever I fall
The singer is resilient and persistent in achieving their goals

Don't try me, it's gonna end up in a brawl (on God)
The artist is assertive and will not tolerate disrespect or conflict

Porsche lights look like a frog (a frog)
The singer's Porsche has unique headlights that resemble a frog

Cost a few hundred, that's all (that's all)
The singer spent a relatively small amount of money on their Porsche

Richard Mille sit on my wrist
The singer is wearing an expensive Richard Mille watch

I'm built 4L, don't do shit small (on God)
The artist is proud of their physical and financial success and makes a point to do things big and grand

Ass so fat, can't sit up
The artist's significant other has a large and attractive buttocks

Shawty got a load in the back like a pick-up
A metaphor comparing the size of the singer's significant other's buttocks to a truck bed

Quarter million dollars every time I do a pick up
The singer earns a lot of money for every job or task they complete

Fans got they arms in the air like a stick-up (21)
The fans are enthusiastic and excited, with their arms raised in the air

Money growin' like it got hiccups (21)
The artist's wealth is increasing rapidly, like a hiccup

You know it's some dope if I whip up (straight up)
The artist's product or creation is high quality and impressive

Time is money, lil' baby, you beautiful
The singer values time and recognizes the beauty of their significant other

I ain't got no choice but to tip ya (21) (ooh)
The artist is obliged to show their appreciation and give a tip to their significant other