Let's Jam It
Prince Lyrics


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Let it go
Let it go
If it's not gon' praise his name just, let it go
If it's not moving the same way, let it go
If it's chopping up your soul, just let it go
You gotta let it go
Turn away and let it go
What if the blind could see
What if my heart was full of sin and turned my life ugly
What if my past became my present, would i play hide and seek
Or would i bring the past back and tell my present sleep
Got me struggling daily
Still getting stuck in situations
My heart is complacent
Not worried about how i live or how my life keep changing
Lusted for things of this world i started my snaking
Built up guilt stuck to my back but God said let it go
If it's not gon' praise his name, just let it go
If it's not moving the same way, let it go
If it's chopping up your soul, just let it go
You gotta let it go
Turn away and let it go
If it's not gon' praise his name, just let it go
If it's not moving the same way, let it go
If it's chopping up your soul, just let it go
You gotta let it go
Turn away and let it go
Like bro, I was really troubled
Hanging round with the wrong crew got me in scuffles
Had me fighting for my life, the devil want my soul
He really want my soul
Sinner man at last
Tried to put away my past
But it was still stuck inside
I really desired that
Starting smoking just to ease the pain
The pain i thought i had
Thought it was bringing me joy
Asking brodie for a tap, like lemme tap that
I felt like the man
I felt like the king
This is not a dream
This is real life
This is me
Is this really me, Is this real life
The more i gave in, the less i got out
I wanted more so i just stayed in, was hard to get out there
But they like they David how you living tho
How you talk bout Christ but have a another way of living bro
How you preach the word and praise God to the ceiling bro
I was such a hypocrite but God called and said David Let it go
If it's not gon' praise his name, just let it go
If it's not moving the same way, let it go
If it's chopping up your soul, just let it go
You gotta let it go
Turn away and let it go
If it's not gon' praise his name, just let it go
If it's not moving the same way, let it go
If it's chopping up your soul, just let it go
You gotta let it go
Turn away and let it go
I can't let it go, You gotta let it go
I can't let it go, You gotta let it go
I can't let it go, You gotta let it go
I can't let it go, You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You got it
You keep saying
The shame is to much, i can't handle
I'm so afraid
But you need to change your ways, repent for all them days you spit in Gods face
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
You gotta let it go
Let it go




You gotta it go, it go, it go
Let Go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Prince's song "Let's Jam It" seem to explore themes of redemption, repentance, and the power of letting go. The repetitive phrase "let it go" serves as a mantra encouraging the listener to release negative influences, sinful behavior, and past mistakes in order to embrace a new way of living and praising God.


The song begins by urging the listener to let go of anything that does not praise God's name, anything that does not align with the path of righteousness. It emphasizes the need to let go of things that weigh down the soul and hinder spiritual growth. The lyrics then delve into a reflection on past sins and their potential impact on the present and future. The singer grapples with the consequences of their actions and wonders if they should hide from the past or confront it head-on. They express the struggle of being caught in unfavorable situations and feeling complacent in a lifestyle that goes against their true beliefs.


As the song progresses, the singer shares personal experiences of being troubled, hanging around the wrong crowd, and engaging in self-destructive behaviors. They highlight their battle with the temptations of the world, trying to find joy and ease the pain through smoking and indulging in sinful pleasures. However, they come to realize their hypocrisy and the incongruity between their proclaimed faith and their actions. The song ultimately emphasizes the need for change, for letting go of the old self and embracing a new life dedicated to God.


Overall, "Let's Jam It" is a call to repentance and emphasizes the transformative power of letting go of sinful ways, negative influences, and past mistakes, in order to live a life that aligns with one's beliefs and values. It encourages the listener to turn away from the past and embrace a new path of spirituality and praise.


Line by Line Meaning

Let it go
Release and surrender any negative or unproductive thoughts or actions


If it's not gon' praise his name just, let it go
If it does not bring honor or glorify God, it's best to let it go


If it's not moving the same way, let it go
If it does not align or contribute to your personal growth, let it go


If it's chopping up your soul, just let it go
If it causes internal turmoil or damages your inner peace, let it go


You gotta let it go
Emphasizing the importance of releasing negative influences


Turn away and let it go
Redirect your focus and detach yourself from harmful situations


What if the blind could see
Imagining the possibilities and potential if those who are spiritually blind gained insight


What if my heart was full of sin and turned my life ugly
Reflecting on the impact of sinful behavior and its detrimental effects


What if my past became my present, would i play hide and seek
Contemplating whether one would avoid facing the consequences of their past actions if they resurfaced in the present


Or would i bring the past back and tell my present sleep
Considering the potential choice of dwelling on past mistakes and ignoring current opportunities for growth


Got me struggling daily
Expressing the ongoing inner battle and challenges faced


Still getting stuck in situations
Continuously finding oneself trapped in unfavorable circumstances


My heart is complacent
Acknowledging a sense of contentment and lack of motivation for change


Not worried about how i live or how my life keep changing
Being indifferent towards personal growth and unconcerned about the impact of life's fluctuations


Lusted for things of this world i started my snaking
Admitting to succumbing to desires and pursuing worldly pleasures, leading to deceitful behavior


Built up guilt stuck to my back but God said let it go
Carrying a heavy burden of guilt, but finding solace and guidance in God's instruction to release it


Like bro, I was really troubled
Expressing deep distress and turmoil


Hanging round with the wrong crew got me in scuffles
Engaging with negative influences resulted in frequent conflicts


Had me fighting for my life, the devil want my soul
Describing intense battles against evil forces and the threat to one's spiritual well-being


Sinner man at last
Acknowledging one's identity as a sinner


Tried to put away my past
Attempted to leave behind previous mistakes and regrets


But it was still stuck inside
Despite efforts, the emotional baggage from the past remained unresolved


I really desired that
Expressing a strong longing for a different way of life


Starting smoking just to ease the pain
Using substances as a coping mechanism to alleviate emotional distress


The pain i thought i had
Believing that the pain was present, but it was actually self-perceived


Thought it was bringing me joy
Mistakenly associating temporary relief with genuine happiness


Asking brodie for a tap, like lemme tap that
Requesting access to more harmful substances or behaviors


I felt like the man
Experiencing a false sense of confidence and power


I felt like the king
Perceiving oneself as superior or important


This is not a dream
Realizing that the consequences and reality of actions are tangible


This is real life
Affirming the authenticity and gravity of personal experiences


This is me
Accepting responsibility for one's choices and behavior


The more i gave in, the less i got out
Realizing that indulging in negative behaviors only depletes personal fulfillment


I wanted more so i just stayed in, was hard to get out there
Desiring greater satisfaction but finding it difficult to break free from destructive patterns and environments


But they like they David how you living tho
Others questioning the authenticity of one's faith-based lifestyle


How you talk bout Christ but have a another way of living bro
Pondering the contradiction between one's professed beliefs and their actual actions


How you preach the word and praise God to the ceiling bro
Recognizing the hypocrisy of proclaiming religious teachings while lacking true devotion


I was such a hypocrite but God called and said David Let it go
Acknowledging one's hypocrisy and receiving divine guidance to release the pretense


You gotta it go, it go, it go
Reiterating the imperative to release and relinquish negative influences repeatedly


You keep saying
Noticing a recurring pattern of self-doubt or hesitation


The shame is too much, i can't handle
Feeling overwhelmed by guilt and the weight of past mistakes


I'm so afraid
Experiencing intense fear or anxiety


But you need to change your ways, repent for all them days you spit in Gods face
Encouragement to transform one's behavior and seek forgiveness for past disrespect towards God


You gotta let it go
Reaffirming the necessity to release negative emotions and actions


Let it go
Reiterating the importance of surrendering and moving on from past burdens




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Written by: David Blatch

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