Let Go
Emeli Sandé/Tinie Tempah Lyrics

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[Chorus]
If you can see me, then you're probably a little too close
So you think you could love me, well you gotta be stronger than most
'Cause my ex didn't like it, didn't like it,
No my friends they don't like it, they don't like it
Somebody remind me
When's the right time, when's the right time to let go

Uh, dear who ever the fuck is listening,
Tell me of the pleasures of being a normal citizen
'Cause all these fittins' and Vivians keeping me from fittin' in
Why do I feel safer on stage than in my own living room
My grandma say that if I leave my drink I shouldn't sip again
Ooh this tour has got me feeling tired like I'm itchin'
And uh even though it's physical differences and my siblings
That's why I feel so down even at the top of the Wimbledon

[Chorus]

Uh, dear whoever the fuck is witnessing
Disturbing London independent black businessmen
Based on the work and the effort I'm gonna give this year
Everybody's getting the presents they want for Christmas, yeah
Life is only ninety nine winters
So I'm tryna bond with daddy even though I don't like dinners
Don't be confused by my image, I'm no fuckin' public pin-up
But my heart won't let me say no to a picture

[Chorus]

Uh, dear whoever the fuck is, fuck it,
This is discovery hate it or love it
I'm now officially the property of the public since licensing my album
And signing a deal to be published
But none of these songs are written for me, nor am I a puppet
Journalists come for interviews but don't stay on the subject

Yeah, no, yeah, are we done yet?
Questions you've asked me hundreds, now can you grant me some rest
Because I'm tired of it, I'm living out my dream, and I'm tired from it
If music needed saving, I'd die for it
Music's where my heart is, I'm alive for it
I promise

I'm never liked my heart might break
Here in the dark, yeah, we'll be saved
I don't care, no looking back
I've never been, never been, this far from home

[Chorus]

When's the right time to let go

Overall Meaning

Emeli Sandé and Tinie Tempah's song Let Go examines the challenges that come with fame, success and public scrutiny. In the verses, the two artists express their thoughts about the difficulties of being a public figure and living up to expectations. For instance, Tinie Tempah talks about how he feels more comfortable on stage than in his own living room where he is not in control. He also discusses how difficult it is to maintain relationships with people who may not understand the limelight that comes with success. Similarly, Emeli Sandé speaks about the pressure of being in the public view and the demands it has on her.

The chorus then asks the question of when is the right time to let go, perhaps in reference to the pressures of being in the public eye. The track is a combination of Emeli Sandé's soulful voice, which is reminiscent of her earlier work, and Tinie Tempah's strong rap persona. Together, the two artists create a captivating sound that captures the emotions behind the lyrics.

Overall, Let Go is a commentary on what it means to be a public figure, the expectations that come with that, and the difficulties that arise from living in the spotlight. It is a reflection on the sacrifices artists have to make to achieve their dreams and the impact that success can have on their personal lives.

Line by Line Meaning

If you can see me, then you're probably a little too close
If you're too close to me, it might be a problem.

So you think you could love me, well you gotta be stronger than most
To be able to love me, you need to have a strong personality.

'Cause my ex didn't like it, didn't like it, No my friends they don't like it, they don't like it Somebody remind me When's the right time, when's the right time to let go
My ex and friends didn't like something about me, so I'm asking when it's time to move on.

Uh, dear who ever the fuck is listening, Tell me of the pleasures of being a normal citizen
I'm wondering what it feels like to be a normal person.

'Cause all these fittins' and Vivians keeping me from fittin' in Why do I feel safer on stage than in my own living room My grandma say that if I leave my drink I shouldn't sip again Ooh this tour has got me feeling tired like I'm itchin' And uh even though it's physical differences and my siblings That's why I feel so down even at the top of the Wimbledon
I feel like I don't belong because of external and internal factors, and touring is tough for me.

Uh, dear whoever the fuck is witnessing Disturbing London independent black businessmen Based on the work and the effort I'm gonna give this year Everybody's getting the presents they want for Christmas, yeah
I'm a black business owner in London and I'm working hard to give the best gifts for Christmas.

Life is only ninety nine winters So I'm tryna bond with daddy even though I don't like dinners Don't be confused by my image, I'm no fuckin' public pin-up But my heart won't let me say no to a picture
Life is short, so I'm trying to connect with my dad even though I don't like dinner. I'm not a public figurehead, but I can't say no to a picture because of my heart.

Uh, dear whoever the fuck is, fuck it, This is discovery hate it or love it I'm now officially the property of the public since licensing my album And signing a deal to be published But none of these songs are written for me, nor am I a puppet Journalists come for interviews but don't stay on the subject
I'm a discovery for some people, but I'm owned by the public after signing a deal. However, the songs aren't for me, and I'm not a puppet. I get interviewed, but no one focuses on the right things.

Yeah, no, yeah, are we done yet? Questions you've asked me hundreds, now can you grant me some rest Because I'm tired of it, I'm living out my dream, and I'm tired from it If music needed saving, I'd die for it Music's where my heart is, I'm alive for it I promise
I'm asking if the interview is finished and I need some rest. I'm living my dream, but it's tiring. However, if music needed saving, I'd do it because that's where my heart is.

I'm never liked my heart might break Here in the dark, yeah, we'll be saved I don't care, no looking back I've never been, never been, this far from home
I'm scared my heart might break. In the dark, we can find hope. I'm not looking back, and I'm far from home.

When's the right time to let go
I'm still wondering when it's the right time to move on.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN JAMES FRANCIS HARRISON, EMILE HAYNIE, SHAHID KHAN, PATRICK JUNIOR CHUKWUEMKA OKOGWU, EMELI SANDE

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