Let Me Go
Marcus Bently Lyrics

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When I looked at myself
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

'Cause you're burning a bridge
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

Overall Meaning

In Marcus Bently's song Let Me Go, the lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil of wanting to let go of a toxic relationship but feeling unable to do so. The singer is struggling with the realization that they are in a harmful situation, but also feeling conflicted by their love for their partner. The opening line, "When I looked at myself, I said what the hell," suggests that the singer has had a moment of self-reflection and perhaps acknowledges that they have been allowing themselves to be mistreated.

The chorus repetition of "And I said to myself let me go" further emphasizes the internal battle of wanting to break free but also feeling trapped. The metaphor of "burning a bridge" in a field that the singer sleeps in suggests that this relationship is intertwined with their very being, making it all the more difficult to let go. The line "Working a feeling and no, I can't keep it" expresses the struggle of trying to maintain a facade and not let the relationship affect them, but ultimately being unable to do so.

The verse "You were looking at me like you knew I was weak" reveals the manipulative nature of the partner, who is taking advantage of the singer's vulnerability. The line "The harder I try, the more I let you win" suggests that the singer is trying to resist the toxic pull of the relationship, but ultimately feels powerless. The repeated chorus becomes a plea for release as the singer acknowledges that they are walking through fire and need to let go in order to heal.

Line by Line Meaning

When I looked at myself
Upon self-reflection, I took an honest look at my current situation.

I said what the hell
I was overcome with surprise or disbelief, perhaps due to the realization of a negative situation or state of mind.

And then I thought you were gone
Initially, I believed you had left or abandoned me.

But I knew you were too good
However, deep down I realized that you are a competent, capable person who would not simply disappear without reason.

And I said to myself let me go
In response to my struggles and pain, I made a decision to let this situation go and move forward.

Cause you're burning a bridge
Your actions and behavior are actively damaging our relationship or connection.

In a field that I sleep in
This harm is taking place in a context that is familiar or comfortable to me, making it difficult to ignore or avoid.

Working a feeling
You are manipulating or taking advantage of my emotions.

And no, I can't keep it
I cannot tolerate or withstand this treatment any longer.

And I'm over it
I have reached my limit and am no longer willing to continue dealing with this issue.

You were looking at me
You were observing or noticing me.

Like you knew I was weak
You seemed to recognize or exploit my vulnerabilities or shortcomings.

But the harder I try
Despite my efforts to resist or overcome this temptation or weakness...

The more I let you win
...I find myself giving in and allowing you to succeed in manipulating or harming me.

Cause I feel like a fool when I walk through your fire
Your behavior makes me feel foolish or naive, akin to walking through flames or fire.

I need you to bruise cause I'm sick and I'm tired
Despite my awareness of the negative effects of our relationship, I still feel drawn to it and want to experience further pain or hurt as a form of validation or closure.

Do you hear me now?
I am unsure if you understand or truly comprehend the impact of your actions on me.

Let me go, let me go
Once again, I am expressing my desire to separate from you and move on with my life.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN RADDON, FINN BJARNSON, JOHN HANCOCK, MARC THORUP BENTLY

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