Let Go
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Lyrics
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And you come in and lay down by my side
Will you feel the same way tomorrow?
'Cause you smile just as easy as you cry
Was it wrong to be good to you?
Was it wrong to be your man?
'Cause I ain't getting through to you
And my heart just keeps on bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if I can't kill the feeling now
How do I, oh, I let go?
Time only heals when it wants to
I guess that's why
I just can't get you off of my mind
Yeah, when the walls come down between us
Will you be on the other side?
If you say you didn't need it
I will let you right back in for the rest of my life
Only you can stop the bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if you can't kill the feeling now
How do I, oh, I let go, let go?
Yeah, and my heart just keeps on bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if I can't kill the feeling now
How do I?
Only you can stop the bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if you can't kill the feeling now
How do I, oh, I let go, let go?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s song “Let Go” is a poignant ballad about the struggles of letting go of someone you love. The song begins with a melancholic image of being stuck in a room filled with “dried tears of sorrow” and wondering if the person next to you will still care tomorrow. The singer questions whether it was wrong to be good to their lover and if they’ve done everything to make them understand. The chorus is a powerful representation of the pain we feel when our love goes unrequited, knowing that time can only heal so much.
Throughout the song, the artist refers to a “hole that drains my soul,” an evocative representation of the emotional emptiness that people can feel when they are separated from the ones they love. The bridge of the song is a plea for the person to return and stop the bleeding, knowing full well that they are the only one who can fix what’s broken. The final chorus repeats with a sense of desperation, with the singer begging for a way to let go before finally acknowledging that only the object of their love can save them.
Shepherd’s lyrics are poignant and deeply emotional, tapping into universal themes of love, heartbreak and the difficulty of letting go. The gentle guitar riffs and the soulful vocals add to the overall atmosphere of the song, creating a powerful and memorable ballad that speaks to the struggles of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
In a room filled with dried tears of sorrow
The room is filled with sadness that has already been experienced.
And you come in and lay down by my side
You are physically present and close to me.
Will you feel the same way tomorrow?
Will you continue to feel for me tomorrow?
'Cause you smile just as easy as you cry
Your mood changes quickly and easily.
Was it wrong to be good to you?
Is it not right to do good for you?
Was it wrong to be your man?
Is it not right to be in a committed relationship with you?
'Cause I ain't getting through to you
I am having a hard time connecting with you emotionally.
And I've done all I can to make you understand
I have done everything I can to help you see my perspective or feel my love.
And my heart just keeps on bleeding
My heart continues to hurt.
From the hole that drains my soul
From a painful part of my inner self.
And if I can't kill the feeling now
If I cannot stop feeling this way.
How do I, oh, I let go?
How can I possibly move on from this?
Time only heals when it wants to
Healing is not always within our control and is often a slow process.
I guess that's why
This is probably the reason why.
I just can't get you off of my mind
I am constantly thinking about you.
Yeah, when the walls come down between us
When there are no more emotional barriers between us.
Will you be on the other side?
Will you be there for me during this vulnerable time?
If you say you didn't need it
If you claim to not have needed my love.
I will let you right back in for the rest of my life
I will allow you back into my life for as long as I live.
Only you can stop the bleeding
Only your actions and presence can heal my emotional pain.
And if you can't kill the feeling now
If you cannot stop hurting me emotionally.
How do I, oh, I let go, let go?
How can I possibly move on?
Yeah, and my heart just keeps on bleeding
My heart continues to hurt.
From the hole that drains my soul
From a painful part of my inner self.
And if I can't kill the feeling now
If I cannot stop feeling this way.
How do I?
How can I possibly move on from this?
Only you can stop the bleeding
Only your actions and presence can heal my emotional pain.
And if you can't kill the feeling now
If you cannot stop hurting me emotionally.
How do I, oh, I let go, let go?
How can I possibly move on?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIN FREDERIKSEN, KENNY SHEPHERD
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Melanie Coleman
LYRICS 🎶
In a room filled with dried tears of sorrow
And you come and lay down by my side
Will you feel the same way tomorrow
'Cause you smile just as easy as you cry
Was it wrong to be good to you
Was it wrong to be a man
'Cause I ain't getting through to you
And I've done all I can to make you understand
And my heart just keeps on bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if I can't kill the feeling now, how do I,
oh I, let go
Time only heals when it wants to
I guess that's why
I just can't get you off of my mind
Yeah, when the walls come down between us
Will you be on the other side
If you say you didn't need it
I will let you right back in for the rest of my life
Only you can stop the bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if you can't kill the feeling now
How do I, oh I, let go,
let go, let go, let go
Yeah, and my heart just keeps on bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if I can't kill the feeling now, how do I
Oh, how do I
Only you can stop the feeling
From the hole that drains my soul
Yeah if you can't kill the feeling now
How do I, oh I, let go,
let go, yeah,
let go, let go,
let go
Songwriters: Martin Frederiksen / Kenny Shepherd
Melanie Coleman
Such a killer song!!🎵🎸💜
James Paul
Everything this guy does is epic. Check out "Who's Gonna Catch You Now?" The harmonies with Noah Hunt are awe inspiring!
Shannon
Totally agree. Noah Hunt has the most amazing vocal talent...his vocals totally shine in everything he does.
Melanie Coleman
LYRICS 🎶
In a room filled with dried tears of sorrow
And you come and lay down by my side
Will you feel the same way tomorrow
'Cause you smile just as easy as you cry
Was it wrong to be good to you
Was it wrong to be a man
'Cause I ain't getting through to you
And I've done all I can to make you understand
And my heart just keeps on bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if I can't kill the feeling now, how do I,
oh I, let go
Time only heals when it wants to
I guess that's why
I just can't get you off of my mind
Yeah, when the walls come down between us
Will you be on the other side
If you say you didn't need it
I will let you right back in for the rest of my life
Only you can stop the bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if you can't kill the feeling now
How do I, oh I, let go,
let go, let go, let go
Yeah, and my heart just keeps on bleeding
From the hole that drains my soul
And if I can't kill the feeling now, how do I
Oh, how do I
Only you can stop the feeling
From the hole that drains my soul
Yeah if you can't kill the feeling now
How do I, oh I, let go,
let go, yeah,
let go, let go,
let go
Songwriters: Martin Frederiksen / Kenny Shepherd
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Thanks Melanie
Melanie Coleman
@Piss on Guitar Center You are sooo welcome! 🙏✌️
Catherine Gress
Love this!!!!!
Vincent Whitley
He has worked hard on his voice and sounds great
fede camusso ARG 🇦🇷
Amazing track.🔥🔥🤘🤘
Rich
Great artist! THIS Song is so my life right now! So true.....Keep up the fantastic work Mr. Shepherd!