Letting Go
Kids In The Way Lyrics
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What I once lost can never be found
Oh, how I held you tightly
Oh, how you stood beside me
Got to know
(Got to know)
Do you think of me'
(Got to know)
What you mean to me'
Do you think of me'
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
What can I do to make it home without you'
When you say it's okay to spread your wings and fly away
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
They say the first cut is the deepest one
All of my scars will never be gone
Oh, how I held you tightly
Oh, how you stood beside me
I got to know
(Got to know)
Is it meant to be'
I got to know
(Got to know)
What do you see'
Do you think of me'
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
What can I do to make it home without you'
When you say it's okay to spread your wings and fly away
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
Open up your eyes to see the stars in the sky
They shine for you, they shine for you
Open up your eyes, see the stars in the sky
They shine for you, they shine for you
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
What can I do to make it home without you'
When you say it's okay to spread your wings and fly away
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
What can I do to make it home without you'
The lyrics of the song Letting Go by Kids In The Way are a reflection of the pain of losing someone they love. The songwriter talks about the difficulty of letting go of a relationship that has ended, the confusion about whether it was meant to be or not, and the heartbreak of seeing the person they love moving on without them. The opening lines refer to the popular saying 'what goes around comes around,' indicating that the songwriter has lost something that they will never get back. The lyrics also mention the first cut being the deepest one, implying that the pain of losing a loved one is particularly intense.
In the chorus, the songwriter admits that letting go of the person they love is the hardest part of loving them. They wonder what they can do to make a home without the loved one and suggest that they are giving permission for the other person to 'spread their wings and fly away.' The repetition of the line 'letting go is the hardest part of loving you' emphasizes the deep sorrow that the singer is feeling.
The final verse of the song takes on a different tone. The songwriter instructs the listener to open their eyes to see the stars in the sky. Instead of wallowing in despair, they encourage the listener to focus on the beauty of the world around them. The final repetition of the chorus completes the emotional arc of the song, returning to the theme of the difficulty of letting go of someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
They say what goes around comes around
People often speak about the Karmic or inevitable consequences that arise out of one's own actions.
What I once lost can never be found
Losing things sometimes means they are gone forever, and one can never recover them.
Oh, how I held you tightly
The singer remembers the strong bond they shared, and how they physically embraced each other.
Oh, how you stood beside me
The artist recalls a moment where the other person gave them unwavering support and friendship.
Got to know
The artist is focused on finding out the truth, and gaining clarity.
(Got to know)
Do you think of me'
The singer is seeking validation and wondering if they still hold a place in the other person's heart.
Letting go is the hardest part of loving you
For the artist, trying to release a deep attachment to this person feels nearly impossible.
What can I do to make it home without you'
Without the comfort of being near the person, the artist feels lost and unsure how to move forward.
When you say it's okay to spread your wings and fly away
The other person has given permission to the artist to move on and live their own life.
They say the first cut is the deepest one
Experiencing emotional pain from someone leaving is particularly acute the first time it happens.
All of my scars will never be gone
Unpleasant memories and traumas can leave a lasting imprint on one's life.
I got to know
The singer still feels a desire to uncover the truth and understand what happened.
(Got to know)
Is it meant to be'
The singer wonders if their relationship with this person was predestined or fated to fail.
What do you see'
The artist is looking for help in clarifying their future prospects and gaining perspective.
Open up your eyes to see the stars in the sky
The artist suggests that by opening oneself up to beauty and hope, it can help ease the pain of losing someone.
They shine for you, they shine for you
A reminder that there is beauty in the world, and that better things may come in the future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DAVID PELSUE, DAVID JONATHAN BENDETH, ERIC CARTER, NATHANIEL EHMAN, WILLIE BOSTIC
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