Let Me Go
Isobel Anderson Lyrics


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I want you more than you'll ever know,
And I can't see an end,
'Cos this began so long ago.
And I'm a woman,
But with you I'm just a child.
I put on a brave face,
I just shrug and smile.
So much has changed,
Since the last time we met,
But it doesn't matter where I am or what I'm doing.
I can't forget,
I want to forget.

You're vague,
You never give that much away.
But there's a warmth between us,
That means that I can't walk away.
I want to hold you,
And tell you all the things I feel.
But I know that you won't say what I want to hear,
I know this isn't real.

So much has changed,
Since the last time we met,
But it doesn't matter where I am or what I'm doing.
I can't forget,
I want to forget.

You say you want to be friends,
And that you want to keep in touch,
Oh but I'm sorry boy,
To me that doesn't sound like much,
And I just wish I could be what you're waiting for,
Although you said you wanted me,
Once upon a time before.

And I'm just so scared,
At how far I might go,
I can't trust myself,




To just let go.
I want to let go.

Overall Meaning

Isobel Anderson's song Let Me Go is about a woman who is hopelessly in love with someone who isn't reciprocating her feelings. She wants him more than he'll ever know, but unfortunately, the relationship began a long time ago, and she can't see an end. She feels like a child with him, and she is unable to put her emotions into words. Although much has changed between them since the last time they met, she is unable to forget the love that she has for him, and she wishes she could forget.


However, the man in question appears to be vague, and he never gives much away, but there is a warmth between them that makes it hard for her to walk away. She wants to hold him and tell him everything that she feels, but she knows he won't say what she wants to hear, and she understands that the relationship isn't real. He wants to be friends, but that isn't enough for her, and she wishes she could be what he is waiting for, though he wanted her at a point in time. She is scared of how far she might go, and she can't trust herself to let go, even though she wants to.


In summary, Isobel Anderson's "Let Me Go" is a love song about a woman who is hopelessly in love with a man who isn't interested in her in that way. She is unable to forget him and wishes she could let go of her emotions. Although the man in question seems warm towards her, she knows that the relationship isn't real, and she struggles to come to terms with her feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you more than you'll ever know,
I have a strong desire for you that can't be fully comprehended or reciprocated.


And I can't see an end,
I can't envision an eventual conclusion or resolution to my feelings.


'Cos this began so long ago.
This emotional attachment has been present for a significant amount of time.


And I'm a woman,
I am a grown adult who is expected to handle relationships maturely.


But with you I'm just a child.
However, when it comes to you, I feel vulnerable and naive.


I put on a brave face,
I try to appear courageous and unaffected despite my true emotions.


I just shrug and smile.
I resort to dismissing my true feelings with a casual gesture or expression.


So much has changed,
A lot has occurred since the last time we interacted.


Since the last time we met,
Since the last time we saw each other face-to-face.


But it doesn't matter where I am or what I'm doing.
Regardless of my current location or activity, my mind is preoccupied with thoughts of you.


I can't forget,
I am unable to erase my memories and feelings associated with you.


I want to forget.
Despite my inability to do so, I desire to rid myself of this attachment and its consequences.


You're vague,
You communicate in a manner that is unclear and ambiguous.


You never give that much away.
You are hesitant to reveal your true intentions or emotions.


But there's a warmth between us,
Despite your ambiguous communication, there is a mutual affection that exists between us.


That means that I can't walk away.
This attachment is strong enough to prevent me from leaving or severing ties with you.


I want to hold you,
I desire physical intimacy with you.


And tell you all the things I feel.
I want to express all of my emotions and thoughts to you.


But I know that you won't say what I want to hear,
I am aware that your response to my emotional expression will not align with my desired outcome.


I know this isn't real.
I acknowledge that our relationship is not genuine or authentic.


You say you want to be friends,
You express a desire to maintain a platonic relationship.


And that you want to keep in touch,
You desire to remain in contact with me.


Oh but I'm sorry boy,
However, I apologize as I cannot suppress my romantic feelings for you.


To me that doesn't sound like much,
However, your desire for a platonic relationship is not significant or satisfying to me.


And I just wish I could be what you're waiting for,
I desire to meet your expectations and fulfill your desires.


Although you said you wanted me,
Despite your previous expression of romantic interest in me.


Once upon a time before.
In the past, before the current situation and circumstances.


And I'm just so scared,
I am overwhelmed with fear and anxiety.


At how far I might go,
I am concerned with my potential actions as a result of my attachment to you.


I can't trust myself,
I do not have confidence in my ability to control my emotions or actions regarding you.


To just let go.
I struggle to release myself from this attachment and its consequences.




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Milena Oliveira

I come here at least once in a month. Very talented girl!!

Tim Loft

I sooo LOVE this..can't believe it's been here this long without praise!! Amazingly beautiful music..thank you

Carlo Carestia

You're as beautiful as your voice <3

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