In 1999 Jazz legend Joe Sample collaborated with Lalah on the album The Song Lives On, which became a staple on both Jazz and Smooth R&B radio, as well as topping the Jazz charts. However, it would not be until 2004 that Lalah Hathaway would resurface with her own project. She had her biggest hit single in years with an inspired cover of the late Luther Vandross' Forever, For Always, For Love, topping the Urban AC Chart and reaching Top 40 on Billboards mainstream R&B chart, a feat repeated by Outrun the Sky, Hathaway's first solo album in a decade, which was released late in the year.
Let Go
Lalah Hathaway Lyrics
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Pointless cause you don't come through
Wasted breathe and words on you
I've done all I can do
It's true one time I let you under my skin
But you overstayed your welcome na na na na na
You make your moves you try to hide
'Cause I began to realize all of your seldom ways
It's true I've made up my mind
Your wrong for me by your side
The love I know but you'll never find
That I'm not in your picture
Let go baby
Gotta let it go
Don't you let it slow your roll
Hold on to the words ( I gotta )
Let go baby
Don't you cry no more
For you remain in control
Baby let go
Let go ( shine shine )
Let go
So to keep it real and true
I'm a do what I'm a do
Best do the same thing too
(right now it's time to move on)
I can't get used to being a pawn in your love game
You won't have me again na na na na na
Let go baby
Gotta let it go
Don't you let it slow your roll
Hold on to the words ( baby baby )
Let go baby
Don't you cry no more
For you remain in control
Baby let go
Let go 10 [Repeat: x 10]
Baby baby da di da di da da
Baby let go
Let go baby gotta let it go
Don't you let it slow your roll
Hold on to the words
Don't you cry no more
For you remain in control
Baby let go
Da di da di da da [Repeat until fade]
The lyrics of Lalah Hathaway's song Let Go are about a relationship in which one partner is unreliable and uncommitted. The singer addresses her partner, telling them that their promises are pointless because they never follow through with them. She has realized that she has done all she can to try and make the relationship work, but it's clear to her that they are not meant to be together. She reflects on the fact that although she let him into her life at one time, he overstayed his welcome. She knows that he's not the one for her and that the love she knows he'll never find.
The lyrics demonstrate a sense of empowerment as the singer decides to let go of the relationship and move on. She acknowledges that she played a role in the dysfunction of the relationship and takes responsibility for her actions. She encourages her partner to do the same and move on with their life as she has realized that they won't work together. The phrase, "Baby let go" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the message of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Telling me what you goin' do
It's pointless for you to make promises you can't keep
Pointless cause you don't come through
Your inability to keep your promises makes them worthless
Wasted breathe and words on you
Talking to you and trying to make you understand is a waste of time
I've done all I can do
I have tried everything to make you see reason, but you're not worth it anymore
It's true one time I let you under my skin
I allowed you to become an important part of my life at one point
But you overstayed your welcome na na na na na
But you outstayed your welcome in my heart, and it's time to move on
Planned the tricks you scandalized
You have carefully planned and executed selfish and deceitful acts
You make your moves you try to hide
You try to conceal your true intentions and actions
'Cause I began to realize all of your seldom ways
Eventually I realized all of the infrequent and uncommon ways you showed care and affection
It's true I've made up my mind
I have decided once and for all that we cannot be together
Your wrong for me by your side
You're not right for me, and I can't be with you
The love I know but you'll never find
The kind of love I want to experience is not something you're capable of giving me
That I'm not in your picture
I'm not a part of your life anymore, and that's okay
Let go baby
It's time to move on and let go
Gotta let it go
Stop holding on to something that's not meant to be
Don't you let it slow your roll
Don't let this situation stop you from living your life
Hold on to the words ( I gotta )
Hold on to the words of motivation and support that are encouraging you to move on
Don't you cry no more
Don't waste your emotional energy on someone who doesn't deserve it
For you remain in control
You have the power to control your own life and move on from this situation
So to keep it real and true
To be honest and sincere
I'm a do what I'm a do
I'm going to do what I need to do
Best do the same thing too
You should do the same thing as well
(right now it's time to move on)
(It's time to move on right now)
I can't get used to being a pawn in your love game
I refuse to play the role of a pawn in your complicated love game anymore
You won't have me again na na na na na
You will never have me again, no matter how hard you try
Let go ( shine shine )
Let it all go, and let yourself shine
Da di da di da da
Lyrics © CISUM NAASHAR PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EULAULAH HATHAWAY, RAHSAAN PATTERSON, REX K. RIDEOUT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Belonce Kamz
2020 was the year I listened to a lot of different music genres, discovering for myself amazing artistes such as Lala Hathaway. She is amazing✨✨😘. Like father like daughter.
B C
Good for you 👍 laylahs so cool India Arie just love her, check her out 💙. Bernadette U.K
Pat Johnson
Right
Maria de fatima da Silva
Nossa é bom de mais ouvir e dançar muito gosto 😄
Esther James
Thank you sister Lalah and not selling out to the evil music industry. I celebrate you being a beautiful black woman who has kept her dignity and honour setting a beautiful example to those who follow you
mzmitap
I love her! She is a classy lady with that tenor voice...
EDDIE WALLACE
Love all her music.Been a true fan since early 90's luv her body of work!!! We need to keep puting out great 🎶😍😉😙😊😀
Jav!er Anton!o
I am in love with Lalah Hathaway. Her voice is so deep and soft. It's like a soft chocolate chip cookie that melts in your mouth. Just indulge in her voice. It's so amazing. Her voice calms me down because it's so smooth and wonderful
Melvin Poole
Hel yeah that's the shit love you
Faith4Lyf
Love the chocolate chip cookie analogy!👍🏿👊🏿✊🏿