Let Go
Ryk and Jake Lyrics
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You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
Worlds apart, I'm torn apart, I'll stall up my senses
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
Somehow through it all we've become defenseless
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
I'm living this lie and I can't pretend
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
And I know I'll get that feeling when we meet again
And I know I will be stronger in the end
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
Now we realize the compromises you and I
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You fell from heaven to heartbreak in the blink of an eye
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
And I know I'll get that feeling when we meet again
And I know I will be stronger in the end
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
If I leave right now, get up and walk away
Our yesterdays will begin to fade
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
If I leave right now, get up and walk away
Our yesterdays will begin to fade
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
The song Let Go by Ryk and Jake talks about the struggle of letting go of someone you love, even if it's for the best. The lyrics suggest that the singer is going back and forth, torn apart by his emotions, and stalling his senses. He acknowledges that he is living a lie, and that he must let go of his love interest in order to move forward. He knows that he will feel that pain again when they meet, but he also knows that he will be stronger in the long run.
The chorus repeats the lines "I think I'm gonna lose my mind / 'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye" twice, emphasizing how difficult it is to let go of someone you love. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "You gotta let her go, gotta let her go" four times, perhaps as a reminder to the singer to let go and move on from this relationship.
The lyrics are filled with emotion, and the repetition of certain phrases helps to emphasize the struggle of letting go. The song poignantly captures the heartache of ending a relationship, but also emphasizes the importance of doing what is necessary to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Going back and forth inside my shut up brain again
I am lost in my thoughts and struggling to make a decision.
Worlds apart, I'm torn apart, I'll stall up my senses
I am emotionally conflicted and feeling trapped.
Somehow through it all we've become defenseless
Our relationship has left us vulnerable and exposed.
I'm living this lie and I can't pretend
I am hiding my true feelings and cannot continue to do so.
And I know I'll get that feeling when we meet again
I am anticipating a rush of emotions the next time I see her.
And I know I will be stronger in the end
I have faith that I will overcome this difficult situation.
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
I am feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
'Cause I don't wanna say goodbye
I am struggling to let go of our relationship.
Now we realize the compromises you and I
We are acknowledging the sacrifices we have made for each other.
You fell from heaven to heartbreak in the blink of an eye
Our love story turned into a painful experience very quickly.
You gotta let her go, gotta let her go
I need to accept that our relationship is over and move on.
If I leave right now, get up and walk away
I am considering ending things abruptly.
Our yesterdays will begin to fade
Our memories will become distant and less painful over time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN FOGELBERG
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