Bastiaan de Nooijer, also known as Piece Wise is a 25-year-old Dutch music … Read Full Bio ↴Bastiaan de Nooijer, also known as Piece Wise is a 25-year-old Dutch music producer born in Spain and raised in Africa. Piece Wise has spent the majority of his life living in Africa, in countries such as Cameroon, Senegal, Mozambique & Mali where he has gained valuable life experiences. His musical journey began in 2012 when he first experimented with electronic music production. Over time, Piece Wise has developed his unique sound and has tied his main focus to electronic dance music.

Piece Wise has released music on established labels such as Loudkult, We Are Diamond & Strange Fruits. Next to his music, Piece Wise dedicates his time professionally to curating various Spotify playlists, with his main goal being able to share his musical preferences & promoting, upcoming talented artists. With the launch of his own record label "Setting Sail Records", Piece Wise takes an independent path regarding his own music and focuses on the branding & releases of other artists.

Piece Wise strives to share his passion with the world. By doing so, he aims to positively impact people's lives. He finds it of utmost importance to stay engaged with his fan base, and this clearly shows.

Piece Wise has amassed over 64,000,000+ streams on Spotify, reaching 182 countries and over 7,000,000+ unique listeners.

Letting Go
Piece Wise Lyrics

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Piece Wise & Eloi El - Letting Go
Verse 1:
Iʼm waiting you to come
Iʼm waiting for so long now That makes wanna go
But Iʼm locked up in the name of love
Iʼm letting it go
Iʼm waiting you to call oh
Iʼll be patient to wait coz

Iʼm locked up in your love Youʼre the only one who has the key
Pre-Chorus:
Seems like I lost myself But you always keep me on loop
Hear me girl
Hear me saying that I love you
Seems like Iʼm letting it go But you always keep me on loop
Hear me girl
Hear me saying that I love you
Drop(Chop Vocals): Eh eh eh
Love you (x8)
Verse 2:
Iʼm waiting you to come
To say that you care for me too
Tell me that you do
Thatʼll make me wanna smile again
Iʼm letting it go
Wants you by my side
I can breath when Iʼm close to you, girl
Tell me what to do
Thatʼll make wanna me live

again
Pre-Chorus:
Seems like I lost myself But you always keep me on loop
Hear me girl
Hear me saying that I love you
Seems like Iʼm letting it go But you always keep me on loop
Hear me girl
Hear me saying that I love you

Drop(Chop vocals): Eh eh eh
Love you (x8)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Letting Go" by Piece Wise & Eloi El speak about the struggle of holding on to someone you love even when they are not reciprocating the same feelings. The first verse begins with the singer waiting for someone to come and feeling impatient due to waiting for so long. Despite wanting to let go, they feel locked up in the name of love. They are waiting for the person they love to call, and even though they are locked up in their love, only the person they love has the key. The pre-chorus expresses how the singer feels lost but the person they love keeps them on a loop, and they keep expressing their love towards them.

The second verse highlights the singer's desire to have the person they love by their side and for them to say that they also care. They are longing for a sign of assurance, and even though they want to let go, being close to that person is what makes them breathe. The singer does not know what to do, but they express how their love for the person makes them want to live again. The pre-chorus is repeated, emphasizing the feeling of being on loop and how the singer wants the person they love to hear them saying that they love them. The song ends with chop vocals expressing the emotions without words and repeating, "Love you" eight times, showcasing how the love is still there despite the struggle.

Overall, "Letting Go" is a song that aims to express the complex emotions of love and waiting. The lyrics provide insight into how one feels when they are holding onto something that may never come to them while maintaining hope and yearning for that thing.

Line by Line Meaning

Iʼm waiting you to come
I am eagerly anticipating your presence

Iʼm waiting for so long now That makes wanna go
I have been waiting for a significant time now that it is tempting to leave

But Iʼm locked up in the name of love
But my love for you paralyzes me and I cannot leave you

Iʼm letting it go
I am accepting the situation and resolving to move on

Iʼm waiting you to call oh
I am patiently waiting for your call

Iʼll be patient to wait coz
I will demonstrate patience because I still have hope and faith in you

Iʼm locked up in your love Youʼre the only one who has the key
I am trapped in my love for you and only you can free me

Seems like I lost myself But you always keep me on loop
I feel like I am losing my sense of self, but you always bring me back to the same place

Hear me girl Hear me saying that I love you
Listen to me, understand the depth of my emotions, I love you

Thatʼll make wanna me live again
Your presence will revive me

Tell me that you do Thatʼll make me wanna smile again
Acknowledge your love for me, that will bring me happiness and put a smile on my face

Wants you by my side
I want you to stay close to me

I can breath when Iʼm close to you, girl Tell me what to do
Being close to you gives me a sense of peace, please guide me on what I should do

Seems like Iʼm letting it go But you always keep me on loop
Although, I am trying to let go of you, you always bring me back, keeping me in this cycle

Drop(Chop vocals): Eh eh eh Love you (x8)
A chorus in the song, expressing the intensity and frequency of the love felt

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bastiaan de Nooijer, Eloi Muhoranimana

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