Let It Go
Keyshia Cole Lyrics
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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)
I don't want'cho man, 'cause I got it like that
But it ain't even gotta be like dat, eh-heh-heh-heh-heh
Yo' man he be callin' me back
He say I'm fine and a matter of fact, heh-heh-heh-heh
He ask how I do that that fit my jeans over Baby Phat
Listen, I don't know the type of tricks he playin'
But I should warn you, I don't want yo' man (c'mon)
I understand why you wanna try
Make him stay home late at night
But if he 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 (Baby, I don't wanna know)
Remember when I gave everything I got
Couldn't get deep down inside
How you love someone who didn't love me (c'mon)
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 with 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 with alibis
Trying to get me to see that's where you trying to be
But I don't want your 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 (finally get the chance to 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
Uh, uh, uh
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 with her for now
But little do she know, she's just a rebound
Callin' my phone, she so outta pocket
I been there before ol' girl, you need to stop it
When he's with 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
(Hands up in the air!)
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 ith wit Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot
Me, Kim and Keyshia don't stop
'Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot
Yes
Fire baby
"Let It Go" by Keyshia Cole featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim is a song that speaks for women who had enough of dealing with men who cannot love or treat them right. The lyrics express how Keyshia refused to be involved in a relationship where she is not appreciated and loved properly. This song also highlighted the reality of how some single women deny having sexual relations with taken men, but the men continue to pursue them. Keyshia Cole’s verse spoke about the men calling her and trying to win her over, while Lil' Kim's verse took a straightforward approach, telling women not to settle for less than they deserve.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lines, "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," emphasizing the importance of knowing one's worth and not settling for less. To add to that, the chorus also advises women to let go of men who are not meeting their needs, whether it be emotionally or romantically. The song's high energy and message empower women to stand up for themselves, communicate their worth, and walk away from relationships that do not serve them.
Line by Line Meaning
You need to get if he don't wanna
If he doesn't want to love you in the right way, you need to understand
Love you the right way he ain't gonna
If a man doesn't want to love you properly, there's nothing you can do about it
It ain't where he's at its where he
It's not about where he physically is, it's where he wants to be emotionally
Where he wanna be
What he wants is more important than where he currently is
I don't want'cho man, 'cause I got it like that
I don't want your man because I'm confident in myself
But it ain't even gotta be like dat, eh-heh-heh-heh-heh
But this doesn't have to be an issue between us
Yo' man he be callin' me back
Your man keeps calling me
He say I'm fine and a matter of fact, heh-heh-heh-heh
He tells me I'm attractive and makes it clear
He ask how I do that that fit my jeans over Baby Phat
He's asking me how I fit into my jeans so well
Listen, I don't know the type of tricks he playin'
I don't know what kind of games he's playing
But I should warn you, I don't want yo' man (c'mon)
But let me make it clear, I'm not interested in your man
I understand why you wanna try
I understand why you are making an effort
Make him stay home late at night
To make him stay at home at night
But if he wanna go he'll be gone no lie
But if he wants to go, he will leave, no doubt
I can't explain how many times I tried
I can't count how many times I've tried
How many times I cried
How many times I've shed tears
Thinking about mine and where he might be (Baby, I don't wanna know)
Thinking about where he is and what he is doing, which I don't really want to know
Remember when I gave everything I got
Remember when I gave it my all
Couldn't get deep down inside
But couldn't get through to him emotionally
How you love someone who didn't love me (c'mon)
How do you love someone who doesn't love you in return?
But now I get if he don't wanna
But now I understand, if he doesn't want to love me properly
If he ain't gonna love you
The way he should
Then let it go
If he can't love you the way you deserve, you should move on
If he ain't gonna treat you
The way he should
Then let it go
If he can't treat you with the respect you deserve, you should let him go
When this song come on in the club
They gon' be like damn that's hot
This song will be a hit in the club
And when they play it in they car
They gon' drop they tops like damn that's hot
People will turn up the volume and roll down their windows when they hear this song playing
They gon' mix it with Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot
They will mix this song with Biggie's 'It was all a dream' and enjoy it
Me and Keyshia won't stop
'Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot
Keyshia and I won't stop making hits until the end of time
Here's a little lesson Lil Kim don't stress 'em
Lil Kim's lesson is to not stress over men
Kick 'em all straight to the curb like Beckham
Just like Beckham kicks a soccer ball, kick him to the curb
Broke up wit my ex he with her for now
I broke up with my ex but he's with someone else now
But little do she know, she's just a rebound
But she doesn't know that she's just a rebound for him
Callin' my phone, she so outta pocket
She's calling my phone and it's not appropriate or expected
I been there before ol' girl, you need to stop it
I've been in her shoes before and she needs to move on
When he's with you, he's wishin' it was me
When he's with her, he wishes he could be with me
You might be where he's at but I'm where he wanna be (baby baby)
You may have him physically, but he wants to be with me emotionally
Hands up in the air!
Put your hands up in the air!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keyshia Cole, Melissa Elliott, Tijuan Frampton, Kimberly Jones, Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb, James Mtume
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JuamonteMoats
Who listening 2024
@shebakirven1571
RIIIGHT NOW 10yrs and I AM FREEEEEE💃🏾💅🏾💆🏾♀️🙌🏾❣️
@vanessita4138
🙋❤
@aliciathornwell_realtor
Saw it on a Reel and was like let me listen to the whole thing. 4-20-2024
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Me
@user-jv4uv7og5m
I am still bumping this in 2024...love this song fr fr😊
@toccaralane6509
Yesssss
@msladylibra8373
Me too it's truly a vibe
@jillokeefe3875
Hell yes
@minungkamarcjohnmcinerney8712
This song will never get old. STILL FIRE IN 2023