#1 The Bri… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four acts who go by the name "Laurel":
#1 The British singer-songwriter Laurel Arnell-Cullen, who released Next Time and Blue Blood in early 2013 before finding fame with Fire Breather. Her debut EP To The Hills was released in April 2014. She has opened for acts such as MS MR and John Newman Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/classiclaurel
#2 The Canadian hardcore/southern-rock band, known for their live performances and originality.
#3 The American composer Garrett Parks, who has also recorded under a number of other musical monikers.
#4 The American Lo-Fi pop band, fronted by Alan Rascon of Cotton Candy Collective and Solid Brock.
Let Go
Laurel Lyrics
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And say no worries
Scream while I'm runnin′
Nighttime (nighttime)
Flight time
Caught like a heart that's craving
Is it you or me fading away?
I let you back in then you let me back out (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don't worry you won′t
But I can′t help if I don't let go
Never did, never did, never did see (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You talk yourself up like you′re better than me (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don't worry you won′t
But I can't help if I don′t let go
Blue shade
Arms raised
Dance like a fool under pressure
Still belong, it's better this way
Chase home
As it runs along
Fast out of sight forever
Every time I look it's turning away
Never knew, never knew, never knew how (woo-oo, woo-oo)
I let you back in then you let me back out (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don′t worry you won′t
But I can't help if I don′t let go
Never did, never did, never did see (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You talk yourself up like you're better than me (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don′t worry you won't
But I can′t help if I don't let go
I know I said I'm yours
I know I said I′m yours
But, oh, no (oh, no)
Started moving on
I know I said I′m yours
I know I said I'm yours
But, oh, no (oh, no)
Don′t call me, I'm gone
Every time we say goodbye (say goodbye)
I can′t even sleep, it don't feel right (feel right)
And you can tell me it′s what you want (what you want)
Can I keep playing off the board?
Never knew, never knew, never knew how (woo-oo, woo-oo)
I let you back in then you let me back out (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don't worry you won't
But I can′t help if I don′t let go
Never did, never did, never did see (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You talk yourself up like you're better than me (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don′t worry you won't
But I can′t help if I don't let go
In "Let Go," Laurel sings about the struggle to move on from a past relationship. She begins by expressing her unwillingness to let go and move on - despite others telling her not to worry. She references the idea of "fading away," suggesting that she may be losing herself in the process of trying to hold on to what's already gone. Laurel reveals her cycles of letting her ex back in, only to have them push her away again- causing her to question whether it's her or the ex who is fading away. She then shifts to describe dancing like a fool under pressure- hinting that she may be trying to numb the pain of heartbreak - and that it is "better this way" for her to chase home and move on. The song culminates with Laurel acknowledging the difficulty of saying goodbye and even questioning whether she should continue to play games with her ex.
One reading of the song is that Laurel is struggling with more than just moving on from a romantic partner. There may be an allusion to a lack of control over her own life, driving her to hold onto something that is already gone. The use of the line "every time I look, it's turning away" implies something larger than just a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics suggest a feeling of powerlessness and losing one's grip on something- or someone- important.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't move on
And say no worries
I refuse to let go and act like everything is fine
Scream while I'm runnin'
Nighttime (nighttime)
Flight time
I express my pain as I run away in the cover of the night
Caught like a heart that's craving
Is it you or me fading away?
I feel stuck in a relationship where we're both losing ourselves
Never knew, never knew, never knew how (woo-oo, woo-oo)
I let you back in then you let me back out (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don't worry you won't
But I can't help if I don't let go
Never did, never did, never did see (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You talk yourself up like you’re better than me (woo-oo, woo-oo)
You say don't worry you won’t
But I can't help if I don't let go
I kept giving you chances, but you kept hurting me and pretending to be better than me. You say you won't hurt me again, but I can't let go of this toxic relationship
Blue shade
Arms raised
Dance like a fool under pressure
Still belong, it's better this way
Chase home
As it runs along
Fast out of sight forever
Every time I look it's turning away
I dance through the pain, trying to belong, but it's better to let it go, as it will only escape me
I know I said I'm yours
I know I said I’m yours
But, oh, no (oh, no)
Started moving on
I know I said I'm yours
I know I said I'm yours
But, oh, no (oh, no)
Don’t call me, I'm gone
I thought I belonged to you, but now I realize I need to move on. Don't try to contact me, as I've left for good
Every time we say goodbye (say goodbye)
I can't even sleep, it don't feel right (feel right)
And you can tell me it's what you want (what you want)
Can I keep playing off the board?
Every time we break up, it hurts me deeply and I can't sleep. Even if you say it's what you want, can I keep returning to this relationship?
Writer(s): Jeremy Fromm Malvin, Laurel Mae Arnell Cullen
Contributed by Makayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EoCx
Keep doing what you're doing Laurel, you're going to be unfathomably huge one day. Such tremendous talent!
Chris Cross
If you're listening to this congratulations, you have the best taste in music.
Cheers everyone ☺️
Avidity
I'm really digging the vibe of your videos and your songs give such a unique mix of summer fun and love.
Luan Maia
every song till now has a soul and you live them like no one else. cheers for this new era <3
Blonde Jon
Another Classic to add to your list of great songs. Your music is a beacon of light in these dark times, and is very much needed. Thank you for keeping Great Music alive. Please never change. You are Perfect just the way you are.
VL
Loved how calming this was! Appreciate your music a lot! And your artistic visions!🙏🏻🌸
P a blo Oyar z o
you’re an incredible artist ❤️ every song is a masterpiece, thank you for being who you are!
GOOSIE 1968
That voice , those lyrics are just indescribably perfect just like her !
Koraru Berri
I can't even tell you hw many times I keep coming back to Laurel's music. It's so addicting and just so beautiful!
brett burk4321
Great visuals...melodies....her voice is such a blessing to listen 🎶 to.
Such talent....