The band announced their break-up in February 2008.
Let me go
Nerdee Lyrics
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you say you need me,
but when I touch you you're like wet soap in my hands.
And when we go out, you can't speak out loud,
you're afraid someone might hear you call me dear.
Does it make you happy,
if I'm sad and crappy,
If you want to have me,
you gotta have all that is in me or just let me go.
You never introduce me to the people we meet,
if someone asks, I am your cousin or a friend.
And when I call you just to say I love you,
why you have to whisper back I love you too bye bye.
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In Nerdee's song "Let Me Go", the singer is expressing frustration with their partner's lack of public affection and commitment. They express that while their partner says they want and need them, they become distant and cold when touched, are afraid to be seen as a couple in public, and even deny their relationship to others by introducing them as a "cousin or friend". The chorus questions the motives of the partner, asking if they enjoy seeing the singer unhappy and hurt, and asserts that true love means accepting all aspects of the other person or letting them go.
The lyrics speak to the universal desire for love and commitment, and the pain that can come with feeling unvalued and rejected by a partner. The use of imagery like wet soap and whispered "I love yous" adds to the sense of frustration and powerlessness that the singer experiences.
Overall, "Let Me Go" is a powerful and relatable anthem for those in unfulfilling relationships, encouraging listeners to demand the love and commitment they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you want me,
You claim to desire my presence,
you say you need me,
You confess to needing me in your life,
but when I touch you you're like wet soap in my hands.
Despite what you say, you shy away from physical intimacy and are hard to handle.
And when we go out, you can't speak out loud,
When we are together in public, you are afraid to publicly express yourself or voice our relationship.
you're afraid someone might hear you call me dear.
You fear judgement from others if they know the nature of our relationship and that you care for me deeply.
Does it make you happy,
Is it fulfilling for you,
if I'm sad and crappy,
If I am unhappy, broken and unwell,
do you get your kicks from hurting me?
Do you obtain satisfaction from causing me pain and distress?
If you want to have me,
If you genuinely want to be with me,
you gotta have all that is in me or just let me go.
You need to accept and appreciate everything that comes with me, otherwise, it is best we part ways.
You never introduce me to the people we meet,
You never reveal our relationship to those we encounter,
if someone asks, I am your cousin or a friend.
You claim that our relationship is something other than it is to avoid public scrutiny or judgement.
And when I call you just to say I love you,
Even when I express my affection towards you verbally,
why you have to whisper back I love you too bye bye.
You feel the need to conceal your response, only expressing love when we are alone and bidding me farewell.
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.