Let Me Go
Octane & DLR feat. Marion Lyrics

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Oh Was it something I said Was it something I, I didn't do Well you invaded my head And you tried to make me, make me think like you It's hard for you They don't understand your life's an exam And you need something It's hard for you And they don't understand you were miles from the ground When you needed someone Will you listen to me I know your skin and eyes Aren't what they should be For god's sake realise It's not your shell they'll love It's the smile inside It's hard for you They don't understand your life's an exam And you need something It's hard for you And they don't understand you were miles from the ground When you needed someone Was it painful, oh Did it hurt you, oh Lets all go together You can't listen, oh Or you'll go missing, oh Let's all go together It's hard for you They don't understand your life's an exam And you need something It's hard for you And they don't understand you were miles from the ground When you needed someone It's hard (for you) It's hard (when you need something) It's hard (for you) It's hard (when you need something)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Let Me Go" are addressing someone who is struggling with their own sense of self-worth and who feels like they are constantly being put under pressure to live up to others' expectations. The first verse sets the stage for this by suggesting that the person has been trying to force their own thoughts and ideas on the singer, perhaps in an attempt to control them or to get them to conform to a certain way of thinking. However, the singer acknowledges that they understand how difficult things must be for this person - they are constantly being tested, scrutinized and judged, and they are desperately searching for something to make them feel less alone.

The second verse encourages the person to look beyond their physical appearance and to understand that it is their inner qualities, like their kindness and compassion, that make them truly lovable. The chorus then repeats the idea that life is hard for this person, because they are constantly trying to meet some arbitrary standard, and nobody seems to understand what they're going through. In the bridge, the singer suggests that the only way to truly find peace is to let go of their need to control everything and to embrace the support of others, even if that means taking a risk and being vulnerable.

Overall, the song is a deeply empathetic and compassionate portrait of someone struggling with their own demons, and it encourages them to be kinder and more forgiving to themselves, as well as to seek out the love and support they need to truly thrive.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh Was it something I said
Questioning whether or not something said caused an issue

Was it something I, I didn't do
Wondering if something not done caused an issue

Well you invaded my head
Suggesting that someone has been on the mind a lot

And you tried to make me, make me think like you
Feeling pressure to change one's thoughts to match someone else's

It's hard for you
Acknowledging that someone is facing difficulties

They don't understand your life's an exam
Others may not comprehend the challenges someone is facing

And you need something
Recognizing that someone requires support or help

And they don't understand you were miles from the ground
Others may not grasp how far someone has fallen or how bad things are

When you needed someone
Acknowledging the importance of having support during difficult times

Will you listen to me
Requesting someone's attention

I know your skin and eyes
Showing familiarity with someone's physical appearance

Aren't what they should be
Implying that someone may be struggling internally despite their outward appearance

For god's sake realise
Urging someone to recognize the truth

It's not your shell they'll love
Emphasizing that true love and acceptance comes from within

It's the smile inside
Highlighting the importance of inner happiness

Was it painful, oh
Asking about someone's pain level

Did it hurt you, oh
Inquiring about someone's emotional pain

Lets all go together
Suggesting that everyone can work together and overcome challenges as a team

You can't listen, oh
Implying that someone is unwilling or unable to hear advice

Or you'll go missing, oh
Warning that not listening to others may lead to negative consequences

It's hard (for you)
Repeating the sentiment that things are difficult for someone

It's hard (when you need something)
Stressing the importance of needing support during challenging times

It's hard (for you)
Reiterating that someone is facing difficulties

It's hard (when you need something)
Reiterating the importance of needing support during tough moments

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY PAUL GRANTHAM, JAIME BRIAN HARDING, PHILLIP CUNNINGHAM

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