Let Go
Joy Denalane Lyrics


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A player only loves you when he's playing
girlfriend I hope you listen to what I'm saying
how you think you gonna stop him from betraying
can't teach an old dog new tricks you know
you like a man who's rough around the edges
claiming he's changing, a bunch of empty pledges
can't believe a damn thing he alleges
think twice before you head on down that road


ladies you got to learn to let go
cause he ain't never gonna change no
now it's time to show him out the door
not gonna take his mess nor more


he got you waiting at home while he's out in club all night
got to let go, got to let go
got you paying all the bills and you know that it ain't right
got to let go, got to let go
if he got a baby-mama-drama all over the town
got to let go, got to say no
even your friends try to tell you he's messing around
got to let go, got to let go


they promise you the stars in the beginning
it takes a while for you to find out that he's swindeling
depending on your money and he's clinging
you live and learn only if you recognize
you stick with him because you thinks he needs you
it's almost like you don't see the way he treats you
there's even talk you won't leave him because you're too weak to


ladies you got to learn to let go
cause he ain't never gonna change no
now it's time to show him out the door
not gonna take his mess nor more



he got you waiting at home while he's out in club all night
got to let go, got to let go
got you paying all the bills and you know that it ain't right
got to let go, got to let go
if he got a baby-mama-drama all over the town
got to let go, got to say no
even your friends try to tell you he's messing around
got to let go, got to let go


and don't think I haven't been through it all myself
Songtexte hoping that one day he'll become someone else


he got you waiting at home while he's out in club all night
got to let go, got to let go
got you paying all the bills and you know that it ain't right
got to let go, got to let go
if he got a baby-mama-drama all over the town
got to let go, got to say no
even your friends try to tell you he's messing around
got to let go, got to let go


he be puffing on weed first thing in the morn'
got to let go, got to let go
is he still sitting in the same spot when you get home
got to let go, got to let go
the whole world’s against him, but it’s never his fault
got to let go, got to say no




you try to break it down, but he don’t hear you at all
got to let go, got to let go

Overall Meaning

The song Let Go by Joy Denalane is a powerful message intended to encourage women to let go of the patriarchal norms in their relationships. The song opens with the caution that a player only loves his partner when he wants to play. It highlights the futility of trying to change a man who is uninterested in changing. Women are encouraged to let go of men who are rough around the edges and who claim to be changing but are not backing their pledges with action.


The artist urges women to let go and not put up with men who take them for granted. She calls out men who stay out all night clubbing while their women are waiting for them at home. Women are also called upon to let go of men who are happy to let them pay all the bills and yet continue to engage in unchecked and unapologetic patterns of misconduct.


Denalane highlights the importance of self-respect and the need for women to appreciate their self-worth. They are encouraged to recognize when their partners are swindling them and to quickly let go. Ultimately, the song is an anthem encouraging women to break free from toxic relationships and move on to a healthier future.


Line by Line Meaning

A player only loves you when he's playing
Men who are players are only invested in relationships when they are getting something out of it. This lyric serves as a warning to women not to get too involved with someone who only shows interest when it's convenient for them.


girlfriend I hope you listen to what I'm saying
The singer is addressing her female listeners directly and is urging them to take her advice seriously.


how you think you gonna stop him from betraying
The singer asks a rhetorical question, pointing out that if someone is inclined to betray her trust, she cannot stop them from doing so.


can't teach an old dog new tricks you know
This is a common saying meaning that people become set in their ways as they age and it is difficult to change their behavior or habits.


you like a man who's rough around the edges
The singer points out a common attraction to men who appear to be tough, in control, and unapproachable.


claiming he's changing, a bunch of empty pledges
The singer is warning women not to be fooled by insincere promises from men who claim to be changing, but who have not demonstrated any real effort to do so.


can't believe a damn thing he alleges
The singer points out that people who make false promises or claims are not trustworthy and should not be believed.


think twice before you head on down that road
The singer urges women to consider the potential consequences of getting involved with a man who is not trustworthy before making any decisions.


ladies you got to learn to let go
The singer is providing advice to women to let go of relationships that are no longer viable or healthy.


cause he ain't never gonna change no
This line serves as a reminder that people rarely change their behavior or habits without significant effort and commitment.


now it's time to show him out the door
The singer is urging women to take control of their relationships and to be willing to walk away from connections that are not healthy or positive.


not gonna take his mess nor more
The singer is encouraging women to stand up for themselves and to refuse to tolerate any mistreatment or bad behavior from their partners.


he got you waiting at home while he's out in club all night
This line highlights a common scenario where men are out partying all night while their partners are left waiting for them at home.


got you paying all the bills and you know that it ain't right
This line is pointing out the financial inequality or unfairness in a relationship where one partner is responsible for all of the financial obligations.


if he got a baby-mama-drama all over the town
This line highlights a potential complication with a partner who has children with someone else and is dealing with the drama that comes along with it.


even your friends try to tell you he's messing around
The singer is pointing out that sometimes friends or loved ones can see warning signs in relationships that we are not able to see ourselves.


and don't think I haven't been through it all myself
The singer is indicating that she has had experience with these types of relationships before and wants to share her wisdom with others so they do not make the same mistakes.


he be puffing on weed first thing in the morn'
This line highlights a possible addiction or dependence on drugs/alcohol, which can often lead to rocky relationships or erratic behavior.


is he still sitting in the same spot when you get home
This line is pointing out a pattern of laziness or lack of motivation, which can be a red flag in relationships.


the whole world’s against him, but it’s never his fault
This line is pointing out a pattern of blaming others for one's problems, which can be a sign of immaturity and lack of accountability.


you try to break it down, but he don’t hear you at all
The singer is pointing out a communication barrier or lack of willingness to work through problems, which can be a major obstacle in relationships.




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