Let Go
Keyshia Cole/Lil' Kim/Missy Elliott Lyrics


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You need to get if he don't wanna
Love you the right way he ain't gonna
It ain't where he's at its where he
Where he wanna be

(Huh huh oh)
(Huh huh oh)
(Huh huh oh)
(Huh huh)

(I don't want yo man)
'Cause I got it like that
But it ain't even gotta be like that
(Eh he he he he)
Yo man he be calling me back
'Cause see I'm fine and a matter of fact
(Eh he he he he)
He asked how I do that that
Fit my jeans over baby fat
Listen
I don't know the type of tricks he playin
But I should warn you I don't want ya man

I understand why you wanna try
Make him stay home late at night
But if wanna go he'll be gone no lie
I can't explain how many times I tried
How many times I cried
Thinking about mine and where he might be
Remember when I gave everything I got
Couldn't get deep down inside
How ya love someone who didn't love me
But now I get if he don't wanna
Love you the right way he ain't gonna
It ain't where he's at it's where he
Where he wanna be

If he ain't gonna love you
The way he should
Then let it go
If he ain't gonna treat you
The way he should
Then let it go

If he ain't gonna love you
The way he should
Then let it go
If he ain't gonna treat you
The way he should
Then let it go

When this song come on in the club
They gon be like damn that's hot
And when they play it in they car
They gon drop they tops like damn that's hot
They gon mix it wit Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot
Me and Keyshia won't stop
Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot

Now understand why I take my time
'Cause you come wit alibis
Trying to get me to see that's where you trying to be
But I don't want yo man
Your man's been calling me
Trying to get me to see
That he wants me to be wit him
But he ain't the one for me
And if you only knew
You would
Do what you had to
Finally see that
You need to get if he don't wanna
Love you the right way he ain't gonna
It ain't where he's at its where he
Where he wanna be

Here's a little lesson Lil Kim don't stress 'em
Kick 'em all straight to the curb like Beckham
Broke up wit my Ex he wit her for now but
Little do she know she just a rebound
Callin' my phone she so outta pocket
I been there before old girl you need to stop it
When he's wit you he's wishin' it was me
You might be where he's at but I'm where he wanna be (baby baby)

If he ain't gonna love you
The way he should
Then let it go
If he ain't gonna treat you
The way he should
Then let it go

If he ain't gonna love you
The way he should
Then let it go
If he ain't gonna treat you
The way he should
Then let it go

When this song come on in the club
They gon be like damn that's hot
And when they play it in they car
They gon drop they tops like damn that's hot
They gon mix it wit Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot




Me and Keyshia won't stop
Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot

Overall Meaning

The song Let It Go is a powerful anthem for women who are struggling in their relationships. The lyrics convey the message that if a man is not willing to love and treat his partner right, then it's time to let him go. The first verse, sung by Keyshia Cole, emphasizes that a man who doesn't want to love his partner the right way won't change, and it's not about where he is, it's where he wants to be. In the chorus, the message is clear that if a man isn't treating his partner the way he should, then it's time to let him go.


Missy Elliott's verse serves as a warning to the other woman, who is trying to steal her man. The verse conveys that Lil' Kim is not interested in the other woman's man because, despite his attempts to win her over, she realizes he's not the one for her. Lil' Kim's verse serves as a reminder that women should never feel the need to settle for someone who isn't treating them right or loving them the way they deserve to be loved.


The song's overall message is empowering and encourages women to stand up for themselves and their self-worth. It's a reminder that they should never settle for less than they deserve.


Line by Line Meaning

You need to get if he don't wanna
If he doesn't want to love you properly


Love you the right way he ain't gonna
He will not love you the way you deserve


It ain't where he's at its where he
It doesn't matter where he is physically


Where he wanna be
It matters where he wants to be emotionally


I don't want yo man
I don't want your man


'Cause I got it like that
I am happy and confident in myself


But it ain't even gotta be like that
But it doesn't have to be about that


Yo man he be calling me back
Your man keeps calling me


Cause see I'm fine and a matter of fact
Because I look good and feel good


He asked how I do that that
He asked me how I stay in shape


Fit my jeans over baby fat
I lost weight after having a baby


Listen
Pay attention to what I am saying


I don't know the type of tricks he playin
I don't know what games he is playing


But I should warn you I don't want ya man
But I'm telling you now, I don't want your man


I understand why you wanna try
I understand why you want to keep him


Make him stay home late at night
Make him stay home with you at night


But if wanna go he'll be gone no lie
But if he wants to leave, he will


I can't explain how many times I tried
I can't explain how hard I have tried


How many times I cried
How many times I have cried


Thinking about mine and where he might be
Wondering where he is and who he is with


Remember when I gave everything I got
Remember when I gave my all


Couldn't get deep down inside
But I couldn't connect with him emotionally


How ya love someone who didn't love me
How can you love someone who doesn't love you back?


If he ain't gonna love you
If he won't love you


The way he should
The way he should love you


Then let it go
Then it's time to move on


If he ain't gonna treat you
If he won't treat you


When this song come on in the club
When this song plays in the club


They gon be like damn that's hot
People will think it's really good


And when they play it in they car
And when they play it in their car


They gon drop they tops like damn that's hot
They will get excited and dance with the roof down


They gon mix it wit Biggie
They will mix it with Biggie's song


"It was all a dream" like damn that's hot
Like the line from Biggie's song, it's really good


Me and Keyshia won't stop
Keyshia and I won't give up


Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot
Until time stops, it will be really good


Now understand why I take my time
Now you understand why I am patient


'Cause you come wit alibis
Because you come with excuses


Trying to get me to see that's where you trying to be
Trying to convince me to be where you are


But I don't want yo man
But I don't want your man


Your man's been calling me
Your man has been calling me


Trying to get me to see
Trying to make me see


That he wants me to be wit him
That he wants to be with me


But he ain't the one for me
But he's not the right person for me


And if you only knew
If you only knew


You would
You would


Do what you had to
Do what you need to


Finally see that
Finally realize that


Here's a little lesson Lil Kim don't stress 'em
Here is a little advice, don't stress over him like Lil Kim did


Kick 'em all straight to the curb like Beckham
Throw them all away like David Beckham kicks a ball to the curb


Broke up wit my Ex he wit her for now but
I broke up with my ex, he is with her for now but


Little do she know she just a rebound
She doesn't know that she is just a temporary replacement


Callin' my phone she so outta pocket
She is calling my phone and being rude


I been there before old girl you need to stop it
I have been in her situation before, she needs to stop


When he's wit you he's wishin' it was me
When he is with her, he wishes he was with me


You might be where he's at but I'm where he wanna be (baby baby)
You might be with him physically, but he wants to be with me emotionally (baby baby)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEYSHIA COLE, MELISSA ELLIOTT, TIJUAN FRAMPTON, KIMBERLY JONES, JACK KNIGHT, CAINON LAMB, JAMES MTUME

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