Let Yourself Go
Graham Russell Lyrics
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The air was thick, but the walls were thin
So late at night I saw the sandman go
We didn't say good bye, didn't say hello
My thoughts were coming fast, but my words were running slow
She said let yourself go, don't you dare stop the flow
Baby let yourself go, baby let yourself go
If you fall you can call, but just let yourself go
You can't imagine how the rhythms spell
You couldn't fathom how the walls just fell
All around me was the old lost cause
But I looked ahead and ran towards the door
So late at night I saw the sandman come
I said it's okay now your job has all been done
We gave a smile and said it's only just begun
She said let yourself go, don't you dare stop the flow
Let the love in you tell you what you need to know
Baby let yourself go, baby let yourself go
If you fall you can call, but just let yourself go
The verses of Graham Russell's "Let Yourself Go" describe a moment of introspection, a moment of self-discovery. The singer is in the middle of an emotional crisis, as indicated by the air being "thick" and his words "running slow." But despite the darkness, there is a ray of light. The light "creeps in" like hope, and the thin walls suggest that there is a way out.
The singer contrasts being up late at night with the sands of sleep that settle in his eyes. Just as he feels himself begin to give in, his companion urges him to "Let yourself go," to embrace the love and the rhythm in his heart. There is a sense of urgency in her voice, as if she knows that this is the moment to act. The repetition of the chorus highlights this urgency - the imperative "let yourself go" is repeated throughout the song.
The singer then describes how the rhythms of his heart can break down walls that seem insurmountable. The sense of being lost and defeated is a prevalent theme throughout the song, but it's countered by the message that letting go and trusting oneself can lead to a breakthrough. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer smiling and looking forward to the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the door I saw the light creep in
I noticed the light shining through the door crack
The air was thick, but the walls were thin
Although the air felt heavy, the walls were not very sturdy
So late at night I saw the sandman go
In the midst of the night, I observed the sleep fairy depart
We didn't say good bye, didn't say hello
There was no farewell or greeting exchanged between us
My thoughts were coming fast, but my words were running slow
My ideas were rushing, but I was struggling to articulate them
She said let yourself go, don't you dare stop the flow
She advised me to relax and be in the moment
Let the love in you tell you what you need to know
Let your inner love guide you in making decisions
Baby let yourself go, baby let yourself go
My darling, release your inhibitions
If you fall you can call, but just let yourself go
If you stumble, you can seek help, but keep moving forward
You can't imagine how the rhythms spell
It's hard to grasp the pattern of the music
You couldn't fathom how the walls just fell
It's unbelievable how easily the walls crumbled
All around me was the old lost cause
The situation seemed hopeless and futile
But I looked ahead and ran towards the door
Despite the circumstance, I kept moving forward
So late at night I saw the sandman come
When it got very late, I saw the sleep fairy arrive
I said it's okay now your job has all been done
I let the fairy know that their work was finished
We gave a smile and said it's only just begun
We exchanged a grin, knowing that our journey was just starting
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