Let You Go
LIVING ROOM - Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics


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Since you left, I've been holding onto a memory
Since you walked out that door, yeah
And you said I changed and you're so damn sick of me
You're not mine anymore, 2 3 4

Woah, woah
She said you need to let me go
Woah, woah
She said I'd die for you, you're like my drug but I can't get high off you
You're not mine anymore

Ayy, I still remember what you wore on the first night
Still remember how that black dress had your curves right
Still remember smokin' just to calm my nerves
'Til you had to leave and grabbed your purse, I grabbed first
Uh, it's no words, yeah, it's just her
Body against mine, makeup on my shirt
Lipstick on my neck, whiskey on my breath
Takin' pictures in the moment so we don't forget, yeah

Woah, woah
She said you need to let me go
Woah, woah
She said I'd die for you, you're like my drug but I can't get high off you
You're not mine anymore

And I can't be myself without you
I am not well
Okay, I said that before but
I need you now, yeah

Woah, woah
She said you need to let me go
Woah, woah
She said I'd die for you, you're like my drug but I can't get high off you
You're not mine anymore

Since you left, I've been holding onto a memory
Since you walked out that door
And you said I changed and you're so damn sick of me
You're not mine anymore

Woah, woah
She said you need to let me go
Woah, woah




She said I'd die for you, you're like my drug but I can't get high off you
You're not mine anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let You Go" by Machine Gun Kelly portray a sense of longing and heartache after a breakup. The opening lines, "since you left, I've been holding onto a memory, since you walked out that door," indicate that the singer is still emotionally attached to the person who left. The line, "you said I changed and you're so damn sick of me," suggests that the relationship changed the singer's behavior in some way, causing the partner to become fed up and ultimately end the relationship.


The chorus repeats the phrase "she said you need to let me go," which implies that the partner has expressed their desire to move on and break free from the emotional hold that the singer has on them. The line, "you're like my drug but I can't get high off you," speaks to the addictive nature of the relationship. The singer recognizes that they are a source of comfort and addiction for their ex-partner, but they can no longer provide that same level of fulfillment.


The second verse reflects on the memories of their time together. The singer remembers the details of their first night, the black dress that accentuated the partner's curves, and the intimate moments shared. However, the lines, "makeup on my shirt, lipstick on my neck, whiskey on my breath," imply that their relationship was not without its complications and struggles.


The bridge expresses a desperate need for the partner, acknowledging that they cannot be themselves without them. The line, "I am not well, okay, I said that before but I need you now," reveals the singer's emotional vulnerability and their yearning to have their ex-partner back in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Since you left, I've been holding onto a memory
Ever since you departed from my life, I've been desperately clinging to the memories we shared, unwilling to let go of the past.


Since you walked out that door, yeah
When you walked away from our relationship, abandoning me, it left a void that still haunts me.


And you said I changed and you're so damn sick of me
You accused me of undergoing a transformation, claiming that I became intolerable, and expressing your extreme frustration and dissatisfaction with my behavior.


You're not mine anymore, 2 3 4
You've moved on, cutting all ties and severing the bond we once had, leaving me without a claim on you anymore.


Woah, woah
An exclamation expressing shock or disbelief at the inevitable truth of the situation.


She said you need to let me go
She firmly stated that it is crucial for me to release my grip on her, to allow her to move on and free herself from the burden of our past relationship.


She said I'd die for you, you're like my drug but I can't get high off you
Although she would be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for me, she compared her attachment to me as addiction-like, acknowledging that she cannot derive joy or fulfillment from our connection anymore.


Ayy, I still remember what you wore on the first night
Hey, I can vividly recall the clothing you adorned during our initial encounter, the memory etched in my mind as a significant moment in our history.


Still remember how that black dress had your curves right
I can still vividly remember how that black dress accentuated and perfectly showcased your beautiful curves, etching the sight permanently into my memory.


Still remember smokin' just to calm my nerves
I continue to remember the act of smoking to soothe my anxiousness and unease in your presence, illustrating how you had a profound impact on my emotional state.


'Til you had to leave and grabbed your purse, I grabbed first
Our time together abruptly ended when you had to depart, hastily grabbing your purse to make your exit, and in that moment, I instinctively reached out and grabbed hold of you before you were gone.


Uh, it's no words, yeah, it's just her
There are no adequate words to capture or describe the intensity of the emotions and connection I felt with her; it was an inexplicable bond that cannot be put into words.


Body against mine, makeup on my shirt
Our physical bodies intimately pressed against each other, leaving traces of her makeup on my shirt as a reminder of our passionate encounters.


Lipstick on my neck, whiskey on my breath
Her lipstick marks left a visible imprint on my neck, symbolizing the intimate moments we shared, while the scent of whiskey lingering on my breath serves as a reminder of the exhilirating nights spent together.


Takin' pictures in the moment so we don't forget, yeah
We captured photographs during our shared experiences to immortalize the memories, ensuring that we wouldn't let time fade the significance of those moments.


And I can't be myself without you
Without her presence and influence in my life, I struggle to maintain my true identity, feeling incomplete and lost in my own self.


I am not well
My emotional and mental state is deteriorating, as the absence of her love and companionship leaves me in a state of distress and disarray.


Okay, I said that before but
Admittedly, I've previously expressed similar sentiments, acknowledging my unwell state without her, but the significance of this statement remains unchanged.


I need you now, yeah
At this very moment, I still desperately require her presence and support, as my longing for her persists and intensifies.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRANDON ALLEN, JESSE SHATKIN, RICHARD COLSON BAKER, STEPHEN JOHN BASIL

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