Release Me
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You're not the one for me, and I can't stand it
After all I put you through, you're still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart release me
Oh, mine is such a sorry state, I gave my heart away
When I could love with grit and gut and reckless unrestraint
I wish you knew I'm not the one for you
You're not the one for me, and I can't stand it
After all I put you through, you're still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart, release me
Oh you're a boy that I could love, and all I do is run
But still I keep you hoping someday soon our day will come
And it never does
I wish you knew I'm not the one for you
I'm just a sad excuse for what you long for
And after all I do, you're still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart release me
Nothing ever changes, people never change
So passion turns to sheer complusion, then love turn to hate
I wish you knew I'm not the one for you
You're not the one for me, and I can't stand you
After all you put me through, I'm still just stuck like glue
Why don't you run from me, 'Cause I can't leave you
Before I break your heart, before it breaks my heart
Before you break my heart
Release me
The song “Release Me” by Like The is a melancholy and introspective piece about a broken relationship that has run its course. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the singer acknowledges that they are not meant for each other and that it’s time to move on.
The lines “Wish you knew I'm not the one for you / You're not the one for me, and I can't stand it” perfectly capture the feeling of being trapped in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling. The singer recognizes that despite their best efforts, they are not able to make the relationship work, and they urge their partner to let go and “release” them.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of love and how it can quickly turn into hate. The lines “Nothing ever changes, people never change / So passion turns to sheer complusion, then love turn to hate” suggest that the singer has been through this before and is resigned to the fact that all relationships eventually go downhill, no matter how much effort is put into them.
Overall, “Release Me” is a poignant and honest reflection on love, loss, and letting go. The singer’s raw vocals and the understated instrumentation create a haunting atmosphere that perfectly suits the song’s melancholic themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish you knew I'm not the one for you
I want you to understand that I'm not the person you should be with
You're not the one for me, and I can't stand it
I don't feel like we're meant to be together and it's hard for me to accept
After all I put you through, you're still just stuck like glue
Even though I've caused you pain, you can't seem to let go
Why don't you run from me, 'cause I can't leave you
I want you to move on from me, but I'm too weak to do the same
Before I break your heart release me
I don't want to hurt you any more than I already have, so please let me go
Oh, mine is such a sorry state, I gave my heart away
I'm in a bad situation because I've given my heart to someone who isn't right for me
When I could love with grit and gut and reckless unrestraint
In the past, I was able to love with passion and abandon, but I can't do that now
Those were the days
I miss the times when I was able to love without fear or hesitation
Oh you're a boy that I could love, and all I do is run
You're someone that I could fall in love with, but I can't face my feelings for you
But still I keep you hoping someday soon our day will come
I give you false hope that we might be together someday, even though I know it won't happen
And it never does
Our relationship never progresses beyond this stalemate
I'm just a sad excuse for what you long for
I'm not the person you really want, even though you try to make it work
Why don't you run from me, 'Cause I can't leave you
I'm begging you to move on from me, but I can't do the same
Before I break your heart, before it breaks my heart
I don't want to hurt you, but I also don't want to be hurt
Before you break my heart
I'm afraid that you'll hurt me before I can end things
Release me
Please let me go so that we can both move on
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Anne Berg
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