Got To Let Go
Gainsbourg Charlotte Fink Charlie Lyrics
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You’ve got to be strong when the cold as the day
Got to realize when there’s nothing left to say
Good things come and go
One day you will know
You’ve got to let go, yeah you’ve got to let go
Yeah you’ve got to let go
When your night feels longer than the day
Love’s a wrecking ball and you’re in its way
Feels like everyone you know has close the door
Just don’t feel like keeping on, anymore
Got to make up your mind
Our wounds heal in time
You’ve got to let go, yeah you’ve got to let go
Yeah you’ve got to let go
Yeah you’ve got to let go
It’s a deadly revolver, it’s a deadly revolver
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
The lyrics to "Got to Let Go" by Charlotte Gainsbourg and her father, Serge Gainsbourg, speak to the idea that sometimes in life, we have to let go of things, whether they be relationships or situations, in order to move forward. The opening verse speaks to the importance of strength in the face of adversity, and the need to recognize when a situation is at its end. The following verse continues this theme, referencing the emotional toll that can come with heartbreak and feelings of isolation.
The repeated refrain of "You've got to let go" drives home the message of the song, that we have to learn to release our grip on things that no longer serve us. The use of the metaphor of a "deadly revolver" in the final verse adds a sense of urgency to the message; holding on to harmful relationships or situations can be just as dangerous as putting a gun to our heads. Overall, "Got to Let Go" encourages listeners to have the courage to move forward and let go of things that are no longer a positive influence on their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
There’s only one thing I think you should know
There is a crucial lesson that you must comprehend
You’ve got to be strong when the cold as the day
Even when you are faced with harsh realities, you must remain resolute
Got to realize when there’s nothing left to say
You need to come to terms with the fact that some situations have no solutions
Good things come and go
Everything in life is temporary, both pleasant and unpleasant experiences
One day you will know
Someday, the truth will reveal itself to you
You’ve got to let go, yeah you’ve got to let go
You must release your grip on things that are beyond your control
When your night feels longer than the day
When you are struggling and the darkness seems to prevail over the light
Love’s a wrecking ball and you’re in its way
Love can be destructive, and you might be in the path of the damage
Feels like everyone you know has close the door
It seems like everyone has given up on you
Just don’t feel like keeping on, anymore
You just don't have the energy or desire to continue
Got to make up your mind
You must decide for yourself
Our wounds heal in time
With time, our emotional wounds will eventually heal
It’s a deadly revolver, it’s a deadly revolver
This is a potent and lethal situation
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
The situation is incredibly dangerous and could potentially be harmful to you
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
This is a warning that the situation is exceedingly perilous
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
This is emphasizing that the danger is truly life-threatening
It’s a deadly revolver to your head
This line underscores that the situation could be fatal
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Derek Cheung
Very very cool song :) how is it you came to work with Charlie fink? He's one of my absolute favourite musicians
E.P.-Brohltal-Eifel-Rheinland-Pfalz-DE
Fine Song!