Let It Fall
Nickel Creek and Glen Phillips Lyrics

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Hey look, I'm not weighed down

As I walk through

The glowing wheat fields churning on the ground

As all the ravens fly away

They leave nothing

But the sun and endless blue day

I always knew I felt this way

But couldn't find the time to say

To myself I've got to let it go

Through all the joy and all the pain

With the drought and the rain

The honest truth is all I want to know

Let it fall

Let go

My kingdom's walls have fallen down

But I know that

I don't wear an undeserved crown

And though it seemed to fit me well

Underneath it

I would certainly fall down

Last summer we left things unsaid

That should be now a long time dead

And now it seems that time has put it well

The words can chase away a friend

But to a lie they'll bring an end

And throw it down the darkest, deepest well

Let it fall

Let go

Let it fall

Let go

Let it fall

Let go

Let it fall

Let go

Overall Meaning

The song "Let It Fall" by Nickel Creek and Glen Phillips provides a powerful message about letting go, forgiveness, and moving forward. The lyrics set the scene in a picturesque, open setting with the singer feeling unburdened, walking through golden wheat fields on a bright, sunny day. The use of natural imagery, such as ravens and endless blue sky, creates a sense of freedom and possibility. The song reflects on broken relationships and unresolved conflicts, but the chorus repeats the phrase "let it fall, let go" as a call to surrender, release and forgiveness.

The conflicted feelings and resolution is further highlighted in the lines, "My kingdom's walls have fallen down, but I know that I don't wear an undeserved crown...Underneath it, I would certainly fall down." These lines indicate that letting go of the crown, or destructive coping mechanisms and unhealthy attachments, is hard but necessary for growth and healing. The message of Let It Fall" is that sometimes we can be our own worst enemies, and it is only through releasing our fears and grievances that we can pave the way for healing and new beginnings.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey look, I'm not weighed down
I feel light and free as I walk through the wheat fields.

As I walk through
The singer is currently taking a walk.

The glowing wheat fields churning on the ground
The wheat fields are moving in the breeze and creating a beautiful sight.

As all the ravens fly away
The ravens are leaving the area, perhaps in response to the artist's presence.

They leave nothing
The ravens haven't left anything behind.

But the sun and endless blue day
The beautiful day is a result of the sun shining and clear blue skies.

I always knew I felt this way
The singer has long had a feeling of wanting to let go.

But couldn't find the time to say
The artist didn't have the time or opportunity to express this feeling earlier.

To myself I've got to let it go
The artist is realizing that they need to let something go.

Through all the joy and all the pain
The artist is reflecting on all the experiences they've had, good and bad.

With the drought and the rain
The singer has experienced both good and bad times, represented metaphorically as droughts and rains.

The honest truth is all I want to know
The artist values honesty and wants to know the truth of a situation.

My kingdom's walls have fallen down
The singer's sense of security or control has been lost.

But I know that
Despite this loss, the singer is still aware of something important.

I don't wear an undeserved crown
The singer doesn't feel like they deserve special treatment or recognition.

And though it seemed to fit me well
At one point, the artist believed that they deserved something they now realize they don't.

Underneath it
Beneath the surface or behind a facade.

I would certainly fall down
If the singer continued trying to maintain this facade, they would eventually fail.

Last summer we left things unsaid
The singer and someone else didn't express everything they wanted to say to each other during the previous summer.

That should be now a long time dead
The artist feels like this issue should have been resolved by now.

And now it seems that time has put it well
The issue has resolved itself or healed over time.

The words can chase away a friend
Words can damage or end a friendship.

But to a lie they'll bring an end
Lies can be exposed and cause an end to a situation.

And throw it down the darkest, deepest well
Lies can be buried figuratively in a deep and dark place.

Let it fall
The singer is urging someone to let something go or let it come to an end.

Let go
The singer is encouraging someone to release their hold on a situation or emotion.

Let it fall
The singer repeats the request to let something end or fall away.

Let go
The artist repeats the request to let go of something.

Let it fall
The artist again urges someone to let something come to an end.

Let go
The singer repeats their request to release a hold on a situation or emotion.

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@cblunceford

13y↑5

this song is a refuge for many. in dark times or times of uncertainty, this song has always been there to comfort me, this song gives me hope to keep my head high, and to keep on walking when i feel like i cant walk anymore. thanks to these composers for making such a great song for people to enjoy forever.