Thank You.
Matt Van Lyrics


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Stop, look around
The wind blows colder now
Lost what we found, but the weight
Has fallen from our shoulders now
Stop, listen how
The rain falls harder now
Don't make a sound, it's okay
It's out of our control for now
And before I let you go
I just want to let you know

Thank you for the letters that you wrote
And thank you for the loving words you spoke
I'm sorry for the promises I broke
But I think that I was meant to be alone
Our hearts will keep on beating like before
And our bodies will survive through the cold
I'm sorry that I had to let this go
But I think that I was meant to be alone

Stop, look around
Our time grows shorter now
Night's falling down, but the days
Are far from being over now
And before I let you go
I just want to let you know

Thank you for the letters that you wrote
And thank you for the loving words you spoke
I'm sorry for the promises I broke
But I think that I was meant to be alone
Our hearts will keep on beating like before
And our bodies will survive through the cold
I'm sorry that I had to let this go
But I think that I was meant to be alone

Stop, look around
Face forward, find the ground
And breathe in, breathe out
Smell the roses if you're feeling down




Oh I never meant to hurt you, this I know
But I know that we can make it on our own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Van's "Thank You" depict a narrative of reflection and gratitude blended with a hint of regret. The opening lines of "Stop, look around, the wind blows colder now, lost what we found, but the weight has fallen from our shoulders now", emotionally encapsulate the aftermath of an intense, possibly toxic relationship. The chorus captures a feeling of appreciation mixed with guilt with lines such as "Thank you for the letters that you wrote, And thank you for the loving words you spoke, I'm sorry for the promises I broke". The lyrics follow with a state of acceptance that their love will live on in memory while also acknowledging that it's okay to move on. The line "But I think that I was meant to be alone," implies that being alone can also be a form of liberation.


The song urges the listeners to take a step back, breathe, and appreciate the moment, with lines such as "Stop, listen how, the rain falls harder now, Don't make a sound, it's okay, It's out of our control for now." The closing verse of the song signifies a fresh start. "Stop, look around face forward, find the ground and breathe in, breathe out. Smell the roses if you are feeling down. Oh, I never meant to hurt you, this I know, But I know that we can make it on our own," sends a message of resilience and moving forward towards a new beginning.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop, look around
Pause and take a moment to observe your surroundings


The wind blows colder now
Things have changed and it's getting difficult


Lost what we found, but the weight Has fallen from our shoulders now
We've lost what we held dear, but it's no longer our burden


Stop, listen how The rain falls harder now
Take a moment to notice the intensity of the situation


Don't make a sound, it's okay It's out of our control for now
It's okay to be still and not react because some things are beyond our control


And before I let you go I just want to let you know
Before we part ways, there's something I need to say


Thank you for the letters that you wrote And thank you for the loving words you spoke I'm sorry for the promises I broke But I think that I was meant to be alone
I appreciate your gestures of love and support, but I must apologize for my shortcomings; I believe it's best for me to be alone


Our hearts will keep on beating like before And our bodies will survive through the cold I'm sorry that I had to let this go But I think that I was meant to be alone
We'll continue to live and move on like we did before, but I regret that I had to end this; I believe it's destiny for me to be alone


Stop, look around Our time grows shorter now Night's falling down, but the days Are far from being over now
Once again, take a moment to realize that time is running out, but there's still more to come


And before I let you go I just want to let you know
Once again, before we part ways, there's a final message


Thank you for the letters that you wrote And thank you for the loving words you spoke I'm sorry for the promises I broke But I think that I was meant to be alone
I truly mean it when I say thank you, but I must apologize for not keeping my word; I firmly believe that being alone is the right path for me


Our hearts will keep on beating like before And our bodies will survive through the cold I'm sorry that I had to let this go But I think that I was meant to be alone
Once more, life goes on even if we're no longer together; I regret that it had to end, but it's what's best for me


Stop, look around Face forward, find the ground And breathe in, breathe out Smell the roses if you're feeling down
Come to terms with the situation, face reality, and take comfort in the little things around us


Oh I never meant to hurt you, this I know But I know that we can make it on our own
I never wanted to cause you pain, but I know that we're capable of thriving independently




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM BARNES, PETER KELLEHER, BEN KOHN, JOSEPH ELLIS-STEPHENSON

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Kinga Antoszczyk

Pure magic. Matt you're amazing. Thanks for your Music. 🙏

Golden Darkness

Your song speaks to my soul man 😭 thank you for the amazingness!

J3en

Just found this song heard it once and bought it on iTunes I’m in love with it, it’s compelling and nothing short, keep it up man.

rcn' mn

I really love this song and can’t stop listening
Thank you for this song that you wrote💛

Hiranmai Tummalapalli

This song deserves more views<3.
All the best for your new songs

ydur- r

I needed this, I might’ve teared up but oh well. Thank you <3

JWS aka yumo music official

Damn this makes me think of my darkest side and tear up so amazing

Magaly Reyes

So dope I can feel the pain

rex stauss

Absolutely stunning

Axcel Tri Adi Putra

I love it 💙

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