Let You Go
Ingrid Lovise Lyrics
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Now it's been one week here, soon two
We're here for a year together
and I don't know what to do
You're a stranger, it's way too early
But what is early in this crazy world we know?
How fast can red roses grow?
Now we're here for a year together
Everyday I try to be much better
Cause this I'll feel forever
So teach me to behave around you
I wanna hold you close don't wanna let you go
Therefore I let you go,
because you need to be free
and I want you
to be with me
Therefore I let you go
I found out you're like a butterfly
So perfect, calm, beautiful I
wanna catch you but butterflies hate captivity
I wanna hold you close don't wanna let you go
Therefore I let you go,
because you need to be free
and I want you
to be with me
Therefore I let you go
If I try to catch you
You will fly away from me
and I should understand
cause that's just how it is to me
as well and I won't force you to anything
cause we, both need freedom,
you and I..
wanna hold you close don't wanna let you go
Therefore I let you go,
because you need to be free
and I want you
to be with me
Therefore I let you go
wanna hold you close don't wanna let you go
Therefore I let you go,
wanna hold you close don't wanna let you go
Therefore I let you go,
The lyrics to Ingrid Lovise's song "Let You Go" explore the complexities of a budding relationship and the struggle between holding on and allowing the other person their freedom. The singer begins by reflecting on how quickly their feelings developed for the person they are now spending time with. They express uncertainty about what to do in this situation, as it seems both early and yet significant enough to evoke strong emotions.
The song delves into the internal conflict of the singer who wants to hold their partner close and not let them go, but also acknowledges the need for freedom and individuality. They compare their partner to a butterfly, a symbol of beauty and freedom, and acknowledge that trying to possess them would be against their nature. They express a desire to learn how to behave around their partner, suggesting a willingness to adapt and grow for the sake of the relationship.
The repeated refrain of "Therefore I let you go" highlights the singer's ultimate decision to allow their partner to be free and make their own choices. They recognize that forcing someone into a relationship or clinging onto them will only lead to unhappiness and resentment. Both the singer and their partner are portrayed as needing freedom, emphasizing the idea that a healthy relationship is built on mutual respect and independence.
Overall, "Let You Go" captures the vulnerability and emotional struggle that can arise in relationships, particularly in the delicate early stages. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting each other's needs and desires, even if it means letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
When you looked into my eyes, I loved you
I fell in love with you when our eyes met
Now it's been one week here, soon two
We have been together for a week, and soon it will be two
We're here for a year together
We have committed to spending a year together
and I don't know what to do
But I am unsure about how to navigate this situation
You're a stranger, it's way too early
Although we are together, I still feel like we don't know each other well
But what is early in this crazy world we know?
In this unpredictable world, does time really matter?
How fast can red roses grow?
Can love truly develop quickly like how roses bloom?
Everyday I try to be much better
Every day, I strive to improve myself
Cause this I'll feel forever
Because my feelings for you are everlasting
So teach me to behave around you
Guide me on how to act and interact with you
I found out you're like a butterfly
I realized that you are as delicate and free-spirited as a butterfly
So perfect, calm, beautiful I
You are incredibly flawless, serene, and stunning in my eyes
wanna catch you but butterflies hate captivity
I desire to hold onto you, but I understand that butterflies loathe being confined
If I try to catch you
If I attempt to possess you
You will fly away from me
You will escape from my grasp
and I should understand
And I should comprehend
cause that's just how it is to me
Because that's how it is for me as well
as well and I won't force you to anything
And I won't coerce you into anything
cause we, both need freedom,
Because both of us crave freedom
you and I..
You and I both understand this
wanna hold you close don't wanna let you go
I desire to keep you near and not let you go
Therefore I let you go,
That is why I am releasing you
because you need to be free
Because I understand that you need to be independent
and I want you
And even though I want you
to be with me
To be by my side
Therefore I let you go
I am still letting you go
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ingrid Lovise Anvik Hellenes
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