Son Lux was founded as a solo project of Ryan Lott and is now a trio consis… Read Full Bio ↴Son Lux was founded as a solo project of Ryan Lott and is now a trio consisting of Ian Chang and Rafiq Bhatia.

His debut recording, At War With Walls and Mazes (2008), earned him the title of "Best New Artist" by NPR's All Songs Considered. Lott has built an impressive list of collaborators including everyone from indie-rock darlings such as Sufjan Stevens, Peter Silberman (The Antlers), These New Puritans, My Brightest Diamond; to composers and classical world institutions such as Nico Muhly, Richard Perry (Arcade Fire), Judd Greenstein, yMusic, ETHEL, and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw; to rappers Serengeti, Busdriver and Beans (Antipop Consortium).

As a composer Ryan has scored films such as Everything Everywhere All at Once, for which he was nominate for an Academy Award, and commercials for a long and impressive list of clients such as Absolut, IKEA, Coca-Cola, Audi and many others. Production credits include arranging and programming for four major feature films, most notably Looper (2012), plus his score for the Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2013). In addition to his commissioned work, the Son Lux catalog has been licensed for both film (The Romantics, Looper) and television (Parks and Recreation, American Horror Story).

Son Lux has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Young People's Choir of New York, held a weeklong residency at the Joyce Theater with Stephen Petronio Dance Company, performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and has shared the stage with Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass, Kate Davis, and Dose One.

Let Go
Son Lux Lyrics

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Overall Meaning

The song "Let Go" by Son Lux is a hauntingly beautiful piece that speaks to the struggles of letting go of the past and learning to move on. The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes the difficulty of this process and the need for continuance in striving for change. The phrase "Let Go" interludes the verses throughout the piece creating a sense of urgency and emphasizing the importance of embracing change.

The first verse suggests the pain associated with letting go of the past, as it is ingrained deeply within us. The second verse acknowledges the difficulty of facing our own internal conflicts and mistakes, and the strength needed to confront them in order to move forward. The repetition of the phrase "Let Go" throughout the song is a reminder to keep trying, keep pushing, and keep persevering despite the difficulty of the task at hand.

Overall, "Let Go" by Son Lux speaks to the importance of self-reflection, growth, and adapting to change. The song's emotional depth and relatability make it a powerful anthem for anyone struggling to move forward and let go of the past.

Line by Line Meaning

Let go
Release your grip on whatever is holding you back or causing you pain.

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Continuously remind yourself to let go until you fully internalize the message.

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