Let Yourself Go
Kristin Chenoweth Lyrics


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As you listen to the band don't you get a bubble?
As you listen to them play don't you get a glow?
If you step out on the floor
You'll forget your trouble
If you go into your dance
You'll forget your woe
So:
Come
Get together
Let the dance floor feel your leather
Step as lightly as a feather
Let yourself go

Come
Hit the timber
Loosen up and start to limber
Can't you hear that hot marimba?
Let yourself go

Let yourself go
Relax
And let yourself go
Relax
You've got yourself tied up in a knot
The night is cold but the music's hot
So

Come
Cuddle closer
Don't you dare to answer "No, sir"




Butcher, banker, clerk and grocer
Let yourself go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kristin Chenoweth's song, "Let Yourself Go," encourage people to forget their worries and fully embrace the joy of dancing. The opening lines ask the listener if they feel a jolt of energy as they listen to the band play, suggesting that music has an almost magical effect on people. The following lines encourage the listener to take action, urging them to step out onto the dance floor and forget their troubles. Through the lyrics' repetition of "let yourself go," the song emphasizes the importance of letting loose and enjoying the moment.


The chorus of the song encourages the listener to fully immerse themselves in the music and the experience of dancing. The lyrics suggest that by stepping lightly and moving freely, the dancer will feel as light as a feather. The next verse takes this idea further, calling attention to the marimba, a percussion instrument known for its bright, upbeat sound. By highlighting the energy and fun of the music, the singer encourages the listener to join in and experience the joy of dancing firsthand.


The final verses of the song continue to encourage the listener to embrace the moment and let themselves go. The lyrics address people from all walks of life, from butchers to bankers, emphasizing that everyone can enjoy the freedom and joy that dancing brings. The song concludes with the refrain of "let yourself go," reminding the listener that they have the power to release themselves from their worries and fully enjoy the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

As you listen to the band don't you get a bubble?
Do you not feel a sense of joy and happiness as you listen to the music being played?


As you listen to them play don't you get a glow?
Do you not experience a feeling of warmth and joy as the music fills the air?


If you step out on the floor You'll forget your trouble
By dancing, you can get lost in the moment and forget all your worries and problems.


If you go into your dance You'll forget your woe
By letting yourself go and dancing freely, you will no longer feel burdened by your troubles and sorrows.


Come Get together Let the dance floor feel your leather
Join others on the dance floor and let your energy and enthusiasm be felt throughout the room.


Step as lightly as a feather Let yourself go
Dance with grace, ease, and abandon, free from any worries or inhibitions.


Come Hit the timber Loosen up and start to limber
Join in the fun and excitement of dancing, let yourself be free and flexible.


Can't you hear that hot marimba? Let yourself go
Let the music move you and inspire you, surrender to your instincts and move with the rhythm.


Relax And let yourself go
Release any tension or stress in your body, and let yourself be fully immersed in the music and dance.


You've got yourself tied up in a knot The night is cold but the music's hot So
Even if you feel burdened or stressed by life, the warmth and energy of the music and dance can still cut through that and lift your spirits.


Come Cuddle closer Don't you dare to answer "No, sir" Butcher, banker, clerk and grocer Let yourself go
Let go of any inhibitions or judgements, and allow yourself to fully embrace the joy and freedom of dance along with people of all walks of life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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