Letting Go
Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause Lyrics


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The rain starts to drop, not a drizzle, not a pour
The thieves of reggae steal the waves out of my door
Got nothing on my mind
Gonna take another trip and let tonight go

My mind's on fire

Not you, i won't let you chase me
Not hanging round in my head
Dark clouds just pass by and let the sun shine through

Forget everything, yeah take it all in stride
Remember all the things that make up your inside
It might just be the day
When you drop this anxiousness and let your fears go-oh





I've tried so hard, it shows sometimes
I've been waiting for this all my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Letting Go by Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause describe a person who's ready to move on from a difficult situation. The opening lines set the scene of a rainy day, and the metaphor of the "thieves of reggae" stealing the waves suggests a feeling of isolation or disconnection from the world. The singer describes having "nothing on [their] mind" and wanting to take a trip to let go of their troubles.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more confident and assertive. They reject the idea of letting someone else "chase" them and refuse to let negative thoughts take over ("dark clouds just pass by"). The chorus encourages the listener to forget their worries and embrace the present moment. The final line, "I've been waiting for this all my life," suggests that the singer has been seeking this sense of freedom and release for a long time.


Overall, the lyrics of Letting Go convey a sense of resilience and optimism in the face of challenging circumstances. The singer acknowledges their struggles but refuses to be defined by them, instead choosing to focus on the positive and let go of their fears.


Line by Line Meaning

The rain starts to drop, not a drizzle, not a pour
It's raining heavily, but not too much to handle.


The thieves of reggae steal the waves out of my door
The loud music next door is disturbing me.


Got nothing on my mind
My mind is blank and free from worries.


Gonna take another trip and let tonight go
I'm going to relax and not worry about anything tonight.


My mind's on fire
I'm overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions.


Not you, I won't let you chase me
I won't let someone control or manipulate me.


Not hanging round in my head
I'm not dwelling on negative thoughts or memories.


Dark clouds just pass by and let the sun shine through
Difficult times will pass and things will get better.


Forget everything, yeah take it all in stride
Don't worry about anything, take it all in stride.


Remember all the things that make up your inside
Focus on the things that make you who you are.


It might just be the day
Today could be the day for something good to happen.


When you drop this anxiousness and let your fears go-oh
Let go of your anxiety and fears and live in the moment.


I've tried so hard, it shows sometimes
I've put in a lot of effort, and it's noticeable at times.


I've been waiting for this all my life
This moment means a lot to me, and I've been anticipating it for a long time.




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