Let Yourself Go
Parsons and Woolfson Lyrics
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Look in his eye and your mind goes into limbo
They say, he's mad as a hatter
He's no medicine man
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
Maitre Charcot he can teach you what you don't know
He knows, it's mind over matter
You'll fit in the palm of his hand
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
(You're gonna lose control)
(It's gonna soothe your soul)
It doesn't need too much explaining
It doesn't seem to be so hard
You just count to ten and then back again
And before long you won't know where you are...
Maitre Charcot he will catch you if you let go
Look in his eyes and your thoughts go into slow motion
You glide, like birds of a feather
He flies higher than you
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
For any doubt you have remaining
Let me remind you once again
You just close you eyes as the eagle flies
And before you know it you won't feel any pain...
Any pain...
I'd like to stay here forever, who needs the hullabaloo?
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
Let yourself go, let yourself go... let yourself go...
The lyrics of "Let Yourself Go" by Parsons and Woolfson revolve around the character Maitre Charcot. The song seems to be talking about a hypnotist or a shaman who can send the listener into an unfeeling or detached state of mind. The verse "Maitre Charcot he can send you where the winds blow, Look in his eye and your mind goes into limbo" describes the hypnotic gaze of Maitre Charcot. The song further notes his expertise in the subject of the human mind in the verse, "Maitre Charcot he can teach you what you don't know. Look in his eye and the clock runs out of tempo". The lyrics suggest that Maitre Charcot is able to calm your mind to the point where your sense of time is non-existent, leaving you in an almost out-of-body experience.
The chorus of "Let Yourself Go" urges the listener to simply allow themselves to enter a trance-like state, abandoning their troubles and worries, as represented by the lines "Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go." The song indicates that although Charcot's methods may seem unconventional, he is an expert in his field.
However, towards the end of the song, the perspective seems to shift as the singer becomes sceptical of Charcot's methods, saying "For any doubt you have remaining, let me remind you once again. You just close your eyes as the eagle flies, And before you know it, you won't feel any pain." The verse implies that Charcot's methods may be causing more harm than good to the listener.
Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of surrendering control of the mind and body to external sources.
Line by Line Meaning
Maitre Charcot he can send you where the winds blow
Maitre Charcot is capable of taking you wherever he pleases
Look in his eye and your mind goes into limbo
Maitre Charcot is so powerful that even his gaze can confound you
They say, he's mad as a hatter
Maitre Charcot has been called insane
He's no medicine man
Despite his abilities, Maitre Charcot does not have the solutions to all your problems
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
Indulge in the hypnotic powers of Maitre Charcot
Maitre Charcot he can teach you what you don't know
Maitre Charcot can teach you things that you didn't even know you didn't know
Look in his eye and the clock runs out of tempo
Maitre Charcot's stare can distort time itself, creating confusion and disorientation
He knows, it's mind over matter
Maitre Charcot believes in the power of the mind to overcome physical limitations
You'll fit in the palm of his hand
Maitre Charcot holds a great deal of power over your fate
(You're gonna lose control)
Giving in to Maitre Charcot's influence will lead to a loss of control
(It's gonna soothe your soul)
Despite the lack of control, Maitre Charcot's power will bring a sense of peace or comfort
It doesn't need too much explaining
Maitre Charcot's power is so self-evident that it requires little explanation
It doesn't seem to be so hard
Succumbing to Maitre Charcot's influence can be an effortless experience
You just count to ten and then back again
Maitre Charcot's influence can be achieved through simple relaxation techniques
And before long you won't know where you are...
Maitre Charcot's power can lead to a loss of awareness or even identity
Maitre Charcot he will catch you if you let go
Maitre Charcot will protect you if you surrender to his power
Look in his eyes and your thoughts go into slow motion
Maitre Charcot can slow down your thinking processes, creating a sense of calm or awe
You glide, like birds of a feather
He flies higher than you
Under Maitre Charcot's influence you will feel weightless, as if flying, but he himself will remain in control and superior
For any doubt you have remaining
Let me remind you once again
The song's speaker insists that Maitre Charcot's power is beyond doubt
You just close your eyes as the eagle flies
And before you know it you won't feel any pain...
Relaxation and surrender to Maitre Charcot's power will lead to a pain-free experience
I'd like to stay here forever, who needs the hullabaloo?
The singer is content to remain under Maitre Charcot's influence indefinitely, dismissing the distractions and complications of the outside world
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go...
The song's refrain once again calls for surrender to Maitre Charcot's power
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Maître Charcot he can send you where the winds blow
Look in his eye and your mind goes into Limbo
They say, he's mad as a hatter
He's no medicine man
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Maître Charcot he can teach you what you don't know
Look in his eye and the clock runs out of Tempo
He knows, it's mind over matter
You'll fit the palm of his hand
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
It doesn't need too much explaining
It doesn't seem to be so hard
You just count to ten and then back again
And before too long you won't know where you are
Maître Charcot he will catch you if you let go
Look in his eye and your thoughts go into slow motion
You glide, like birds of a feather
He flies higher than you
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
For any doubt you have remaining
Let me remind you once again
You just close you eyes as the eagle flies
and before you know you won't feel any pain, any pain
I'd like to stay here forever, who needs the hullabaloo?
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
@marcelapalma7891
The only thing I need for a perfect Friday is to grab my headphones and listen to this masterpiece 💙
@rickmartin5132
A Perfect song from a perfect album. What a song writer!
@NintendoPsycho
Some of the songs are cringe.
@mr.clumbus5470
You must not be listening to the same album as us, they're all masterpieces
@NintendoPsycho
@@mr.clumbus5470 Pretty sure I am. I keep a version of the album with the cringe songs removed. Sounds a lot better.
@rickmartin5132
Eric Woolfson - his brilliance will shine forever.
@domingosuna2
Una obra maestra.
@LEONINMusic
Such a masterpiece
@faithking6419
Would Eric and Alan ever haved worked together again..? It's damn sad that now we'll never know. I wonder what beautiful music they would be creating today if they had.If Eric were still with us.
@antoniomaraver4461
Awesome. 😎