Let Go
Kiki Lyrics


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Everybody wants to let go
But somebody’s gotta to hold on
The whole world’s going crazy
But someday gotta stay strong

It don’t look good for right now
But now ain’t forever
Everybody wants to let go
But somebody’s gotta to hold on

Somebody said you don’t know what I’ve been through
You're young and life is simple
I've lived four years with a man that don’t love me
And my kids are acting crazy

And you don’t know that my heart’s been broken
Even though I’m acting fine
You don’t know that good times
Ain’t been around my way in a while but I told her

Everybody wants to let go
But somebody’s gotta to hold on
The whole world’s going crazy
But someday gotta stay strong

It don’t look good for right now
But now ain’t forever
Everybody wants to let go
But somebody’s gotta to hold on

Somebody lost there mother
Somebody lost there father
Somebody has no home
And the world is falling on them

But gotta tell you something
You gotta go through something
If you wanna be something you
'Cause can’t get it for nothing

Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on

Hold on
Hold on
Hold on

Everybody wants to let go
But somebody’s gotta to hold on
The whole world’s going crazy
But someday gotta stay strong

It don’t look good for right now
But now ain’t forever




Everybody wants to let go
But somebody’s gotta to hold on

Overall Meaning

In "Let Go," Kiki delivers a message of encouragement and strength to listeners. The song acknowledges the difficulties and sorrows that life can bring, but urges people to hold on through tough times. Kiki suggests that though the world may seem chaotic and bleak presently, it is temporary and strength is just around the corner. The song also emphasizes the importance of empathy and treating everyone with kindness, because despite appearances, one may never know what another person is going through.


Kiki uses storytelling to deliver this message of hope. In one verse, she speaks from the perspective of a woman who has been in an unhappy, unsupportive relationship for years, and is struggling to keep her children calm as a result. Kiki suggests that nobody knows what other people are going through, and that we should all treat others with kindness, respect, and understanding.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to hold on, stay strong, and persevere through challenging times.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody wants to let go
Everyone desires freedom and release


But somebody’s gotta to hold on
However, someone must remain stable and grounded


The whole world’s going crazy
The state of the world is deteriorating and chaotic


But someday gotta stay strong
Yet, one must persevere through the tough times


It don’t look good for right now
The present situation appears bleak


But now ain’t forever
However, the present state is temporary


Somebody said you don’t know what I’ve been through
Someone once claimed that one cannot understand their experience


You're young and life is simple
The other party was told that they have yet to experience life's complexities


I've lived four years with a man that don’t love me
Kiki reveals her personal struggle with a loveless relationship


And my kids are acting crazy
Her children are adding to the stress and turmoil she's facing


And you don’t know that my heart’s been broken
The other person is unaware that Kiki is hurting emotionally


Even though I’m acting fine
She is putting on a facade of normalcy


You don’t know that good times
The other person cannot comprehend that Kiki hasn't experienced a positive moment in a while


Ain’t been around my way in a while but I told her
However, Kiki still encourages the other person to persevere


Somebody lost there mother
Someone has recently lost their mother


Somebody lost there father
Another individual had their father pass away


Somebody has no home
A third person is homeless and without shelter


And the world is falling on them
The weight of the world is crushing their spirits


But gotta tell you something
Kiki insists on sharing an important message


You gotta go through something
To achieve success or happiness, one must face struggles


If you wanna be something you
To attain greatness,


'Cause can’t get it for nothing
One must work and persevere to achieve success


Hold on
Keep going


Hold on
Remain steadfast


Hold on
Endure the struggles


Everybody wants to let go
Everyone desires freedom and release


But somebody’s gotta to hold on
However, someone must remain stable and grounded


The whole world’s going crazy
The state of the world is deteriorating and chaotic


But someday gotta stay strong
Yet, one must persevere through the tough times


It don’t look good for right now
The present situation appears bleak


But now ain’t forever
However, the present state is temporary


Everybody wants to let go
Everyone desires freedom and release


But somebody’s gotta to hold on
However, someone must remain stable and grounded




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, ERICA MONIQUE ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL, ERIC DAWKINS

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