Letting Go
Ryan Proudfoot Lyrics
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They seem to hold my heart and I just can't let it go
On and on and on
Conviction's gripping me 'cause I know that something's wrong
Confusion's crippling and I just can't let it go
On and on and on
It goes, on and on and on
So I'm letting go, letting go,
Giving You all that I've been holding back all this time
I'm losing control, losing control,
I've got this feeling like I'm alive for the first time
Like a child in rebellion I've run away
Trading providence to do things my own way
On and on and on
But Lord You've never stopped pursuing this prodigal
And in the night I hear You calling me, "come back home!"
On and on and on
It goes on and on and on
So I'm letting go, letting go,
Giving You all that I've been holding back all this time
I'm losing control, losing control,
I've got this feeling like I'm alive for the first time
On and on and on and on and on and on and on,
But You've been chasing all along, along, along, along, along, along
It goes, on and on and on and on and on and on and on,
But You've been chasing all along, along, along, along, along, along
So I'm letting go, letting go,
Giving You all that I've been holding back all this time
I'm losing control, losing control,
I've got this feeling like I'm alive for the first time
So I'm letting go, letting go,
Giving You all that I've been holding back all this time
I'm losing control, losing control,
I've got this feeling like I'm alive for the first time
I'm letting go
You can let it go
Feels so good to let it go
The song Letting Go by Ryan Proudfoot explores the idea of releasing control and surrendering to a higher power. The vocalist begins by admitting to holding onto idols that seem to have a firm grasp on his heart, and despite his best efforts, he can't seem to let them go. He acknowledges the grip of conviction and confusion weighing on his mind, suggesting that he recognises that something isn't right. However, he seems unable to break free from the hold these idols have on him. The song then takes on a confessional tone, with the singer admitting that he has been acting like a rebellious child, running away from what is right and indulging in his own ways.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges his wrongdoings and confesses that God has never given up on him, even when he was at his lowest. He admits to hearing God’s voice calling him back and asking him to come back home. The chorus repeats the phrase “letting go” as a means to describe the act of releasing control and giving everything to God. The singer acknowledges the freedom he feels now that he has given everything up and surrendered to a higher power.
In conclusion, Letting Go by Ryan Proudfoot poignantly communicates the idea of surrendering control and admitting one’s dependence on a higher power. The song presents a notion of hope and renewal that comes with being able to let go of everything and trust in God.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got these idols that I'd been holding in my hands
I've been holding onto things that have become very important to me
They seem to hold my heart and I just can't let it go
These things have become so important to me that I feel like I can't live without them
On and on and on
This feeling has been going on for a long time
Conviction's gripping me 'cause I know that something's wrong
I'm starting to realize that holding onto these things is not healthy for me
Confusion's crippling and I just can't let it go
I feel lost and unsure of what to do because these things have become such a big part of my life
So I'm letting go, letting go,
I've decided to release these things and not hold onto them anymore
Giving You all that I've been holding back all this time
I'm ready to give all of these things to God and trust that He will take care of me
I'm losing control, losing control,
I'm starting to feel like I don't have complete control over my life anymore, but that's okay
I've got this feeling like I'm alive for the first time
By letting go of these things, I'm starting to feel free and alive for the first time in a long time
Like a child in rebellion I've run away
I've been rebellious and running away from what's really important in life
Trading providence to do things my own way
I've been giving up what God has planned for me in order to do things my own way
But Lord You've never stopped pursuing this prodigal
God has always been there, waiting for me to turn back to Him
And in the night I hear You calling me, "come back home!"
I'm starting to hear God's voice calling me to come back to Him
But You've been chasing all along, along, along, along, along, along
God has been pursuing me all along, even when I didn't realize it
Feels so good to let it go
I'm starting to feel relieved and happy by letting go of these things that were weighing me down
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