Let Go
Screeching Weasel Lyrics


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too many paths to choose from so many already gone too many chances to worry about what's done i'm tired of playing it over inside my head as if i will forget too many thoughts in my head about where i've been and where i'll go too many fears in my mind i feel i must control i can open my eyes and just be glad i'm here my worries disappear and i have made choices that come back to haunt my they always will i've seen nothing but emptiness in front of me for what seemed like years just let go too thoughts in my head of where i've been and where i'll go too many fears in my minds ifeel i must control i can open my eyes and just be glad i'm here my worries disappear although i've done things of which i am not proud i am not defined by anybody's accounts of a glimpse of my past and my future's mine just let go i know you can't find the words to describe what you feel please don't chase it down you'll miss it while it's here the reason you can't find words is 'cause they don't exist please just sit here with me and experience the joy of life a simple smile resist the urge to pin it down brethe deeply look inside yourself the sun still shines in you as well it always will you already have everything you'll ever need now stand an walk see things as new you've just begun to change the world just let go




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song Let Go express the overwhelming feeling of too many choices and too much worry about the past and future. The singer is tired of replaying past decisions in their head and feeling guilty for things they are not proud of. However, they encourage themselves to let go of these thoughts and fears, and be grateful for the present moment. The singer realizes that they have already made choices that may come back to haunt them, but they are not defined by anyone else's perception of their past. They want to experience the joy of life in its simplicity and resist the urge to pin it down with words. Instead, they invite the listener to sit and appreciate the present moment with them.


Overall, the song is about the human tendency to overthink and worry, and how important it is to let go of those thoughts and embrace the present moment. The singer acknowledges that it's not easy to do so, but it's necessary for personal growth and a more fulfilling life.


Line by Line Meaning

too many paths to choose from so many already gone
There are too many options available to me while many of them have already been taken.


too many chances to worry about what's done
I have had too many opportunities to fix my past mistakes, and I cannot keep worrying about them anymore.


i'm tired of playing it over inside my head as if i will forget
I have played and replayed my past events in my head, hoping to forget them. However, it is now exhausting me.


too many thoughts in my head about where i've been and where i'll go
I have too many thoughts in my mind about my past and future. It is overwhelming me.


too many fears in my mind i feel i must control
I have too many fears, and I feel like I must always control them, which only adds more burden to me.


i can open my eyes and just be glad i'm here
If I take a moment to appreciate and celebrate my existence, then I will feel more content and happy.


my worries disappear and i have made choices that come back to haunt my they always will
Once I stop worrying, I realize that the choices I make may have consequences. Some of the decisions might come back to haunt me forever.


i've seen nothing but emptiness in front of me for what seemed like years just let go
I have gone through a phase of depression and anxiety. It feels like emptiness and lack of purpose. However, I need to let it go and move on.


although i've done things of which i am not proud i am not defined by anybody's accounts of a glimpse of my past and my future's mine just let go
Although I have made some mistakes, I am not defined by them. Nobody should judge me or hold me accountable for them. My future is up to me, so I need to let go of the past.


i know you can't find the words to describe what you feel please don't chase it down you'll miss it while it's here
Sometimes, we cannot use words to describe our emotions, and that is fine. We should not try to force it or chase it but instead live in the present moment.


the reason you can't find words is 'cause they don't exist please just sit here with me and experience the joy of life
Sometimes, there are no words to describe the beautiful moments in life. Instead, we should just be present and experience them.


a simple smile resist the urge to pin it down
Sometimes, simplicity brings more joy than complex emotions or situations. We should just smile and enjoy the moment without analyzing it too much.


brethe deeply look inside yourself the sun still shines in you as well it always will
If we take a moment to breathe and introspect, we will realize that we have the potential to shine and spread positivity in the world.


you already have everything you'll ever need now stand an walk see things as new you've just begun to change the world
We should believe that we already have everything we need to accomplish our goals. We should walk ahead with a positive attitude, looking at the world with fresh eyes. We can change the world one step at a time.


just let go
Overall, the message of the song is to let go of our past worries, fears, and mistakes, so we can live a happier and more fulfilling life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW STEWART-JONES, NICOLE MARSHALL, RYAN SUTHERLAND, TAMERA FOSTER

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