In 2023 the duo competed in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish selection show for Eurovision, where they came in second with the song "Air".
Let me go
Marcus & Martinus Lyrics
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I said what the hell
And then I thought you were gone
But I knew you were too good
And I said to myself let me go
And I said to myself let me go
In a field that I sleep in
Working a feeling
And no, I can't keep it
And I'm over it
Let me go
You were looking at me
like you knew I was weak
But the harder I try
The more I let you win
And I said to myself let me go
And I said to myself let me go
'Cause you're burning a bridge
In a field that I sleep in
Working a feeling
And no, I can't keep it
I'm over it
'Cause I feel like a fool when I walk through your fire
I need you to bruise cause I'm sick and I'm tired
Do you hear me now?
Do you hear me now?
Let me go, let me go
Let me go, let me go
Let me go
The song "Let Me Go" by Marcus & Martinus is a reflection of a relationship that has come to its limits, and one person is ready to move on. The first stanza describes the singer's realization that something is wrong with the relationship and the fact that the person they love is gone. However, even when that person is gone, the singer acknowledges that they were too good to let go of. The chorus then goes on to reiterate the singer's desire to move on and let go of the relationship.
The second stanza delves deeper into the dynamics of the relationship, with the person they love looking at them like they know they are weak. The harder the singer tries to hold on, the more they let the other person win. The chorus repeats once more, with the singer admitting that they are over the relationship and ready to move on, citing the partner's destructive tendencies and self-destructive behavior.
The message of the song is one of realization and acceptance of the need to let go of a destructive relationship. It's a relatable theme that tells a story of a relationship that was once passionate but is now causing more pain than happiness, and one party is ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
When I looked at myself
Upon self-reflection, I realized my flaws and shortcomings.
I said what the hell
I was taken aback by my flaws and didn't know how to react.
And then I thought you were gone
I initially believed you had left me due to my flaws.
But I knew you were too good
However, deep down, I knew you were a great person who wouldn't leave me so easily.
And I said to myself let me go
Realizing that I cannot change, I surrendered and decided to let go of the relationship.
Cause you're burning a bridge
Your actions are destroying our relationship beyond repair.
In a field that I sleep in
You are causing damage in a place that I consider my safe space or my comfort zone.
Working a feeling
You are manipulating my emotions and using them against me.
And no, I can't keep it
I cannot handle this emotional pain anymore.
And I'm over it
I am fed up with being dragged through emotional turmoil.
You were looking at me
You were aware of my weaknesses.
like you knew I was weak
It was evident that you could take advantage of me, exploiting my weaknesses.
But the harder I try
No matter how much effort I put in, I cannot escape your manipulating grasp.
The more I let you win
My desperation to keep the relationship afloat is enabling you to manipulate me more.
Cause I feel like a fool when I walk through your fire
I feel foolish trying to win your love while you continue to hurt me.
I need you to bruise cause I'm sick and I'm tired
I need you to inflict me with pain because I am exhausted and emotionally drained.
Do you hear me now?
Are you listening to my cries for help?
Let me go, let me go
I am pleading with you to release me from the emotional turmoil you have caused.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN RADDON, FINN BJARNSON, JOHN HANCOCK, MARC THORUP BENTLY
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