Let Go
Ryan Adams Lyrics


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Pink as a rose the sun is fading
Can you feel the darkness that surrounds the house
Plain as the truth my breath is bated
It pinches like a trap shut around the mouse

But down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well
It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go

Away

Driving at night beside the river
Looking at as it's going nowhere
Dark as a room with the light shut out
I'm feeling round the walls for another way out

But down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well
It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go

Cross your fingers behind your back
And lie
Tell me it's okay if you'll fix everything
'Cause I let go

Pink as a rose the sunsets fading
Shattering the light on the oceanside
Standing alone, I am not waiting
Maybe I'm asleep, my heart is paralyzed

Down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well




It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go again

Overall Meaning

The song "Let Go" by Ryan Adams is a melancholic tune that hints at a sense of resignation and detachment. The lyrics describe the sun setting and darkness enveloping the house, while the singer tries to come to terms with some bitter truths. The metaphors used seem to suggest a sense of hopelessness as one struggles to hold on to something that cannot be held, like a mouse struggling against a trap. The second verse speaks of feeling lost and aimless, and trying to find a way out. The chorus continues to describe the feeling of letting go, repeating the phrase over and over again, suggesting that sometimes, one has to simply accept the present circumstances and move on.


There is a sense of deep sadness and acceptance in this song, and it seems to relate to the themes of loss, time, and acceptance. The repetition of the phrase "let go" not only emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the inevitability of change and loss but also perhaps speaks to the therapeutic power of music. The overall mood of the song is contemplative and wistful, with a slight hint of desperation lurking underneath the surface. The melody is haunting and adds to the melancholia of the lyrics, making it a song that lingers in the mind long after it has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

Pink as a rose the sun is fading
As the sun sets, darkness surrounds the area.


Can you feel the darkness that surrounds the house
The darkness that surrounds the area is evident and palpable.


Plain as the truth my breath is bated
My breathing reflects my anticipation.


It pinches like a trap shut around the mouse
It feels like a trap closing around me.


But down the road 'cause we fell in
We are on this path because of previous choices we made.


Hanging round the wish-it-well
We are hoping for the best.


It's a slippery slope
The situation is precarious.


And I let go, let go, let go, let go​
I am giving up control and letting the situation unfold on its own.


Driving at night beside the river
Traveling in the dark alongside a river.


Looking at it as it's going nowhere
The river seems to be stagnant and not leading anywhere.


Dark as a room with the light shut out
The environment is pitch black and void of any light.


I'm feeling round the walls for another way out
I am trying to find another avenue or solution to my problem.


Cross your fingers behind your back
Hiding the truth and hoping for the best.


And lie
Telling false stories and deceiving someone.


Tell me it's okay if you'll fix everything
Ask for reassurance that everything will be alright.


'Cause I let go
I am relinquishing control of the situation and need reassurance.


Pink as a rose the sunsets fading
As the sun sets, the environment is shifting and changing.


Shattering the light on the oceanside
The sunset is reflecting on the ocean and casting a beautiful light.


Standing alone, I am not waiting
I am standing strong and not waiting for anyone else to solve my problems.


Maybe I'm asleep, my heart is paralyzed
I may be disassociated or numb to the situation.


But down the road 'cause we fell in
We are currently experiencing the results of our own choices in the past.


Hanging round the wish-it-well
We can only hope things turn out well.


It's a slippery slope
The situation could take a turn for the worst.


And I let go, let go, let go, let go again
I am once again relinquishing control and allowing things to unfold as they will.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN ADAMS

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Mitansh Madan

One of the most underrated artists ever

Chameleon Sky

One of the best songs on the album. I wonder why he has never played it live?

Raymond Carlson

Lyrics; Pink as a rose the sun is fading
Can you feel the darkness that surrounds the house
Plane as the truth my breath is bated
It pinches like a trap shut around the mouse

But down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well
It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go

Away

Driving at night beside the river
Looking at as it's going nowhere
Dark as a room with the light shut out
I'm feeling round the walls for another way out

But down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well
It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go

Cross your fingers behind your back
And lie
Tell me it's okay if you'll fix everything
'Cause I let go

Pink as a rose the sunsets fading
Shattering the light on the oceanside
Standing alone, I am not waiting
Maybe I'm asleep, my heart is paralyzed

Down the road 'cause we fell in
But down the road
Hanging round the wish-it-well
It's a slippery slope
And I let go, let go, let go, let go

Crypt1c

Le: “fine, I’ll do it myself”

Lesley Patterson

'let down the rope 'cause we fell in Let down the rope Hanging round the wishing well' And I let go (of the rope)

Raymond Carlson

somebody put up some lyrics

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