Letters
Sophie Lyrics


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I wrote a letter to my worries
Told 'em all about my day
And how I just couldn't sleep last night
'Cause they lit fires in my mind
Fanned the flames until the morning light
I wrote a letter to my worries
I wrote a letter to my anger
Finally put him in his place
Oh, because I'm getting tired of
The way he's always making fun
Whenever I give up and let him run
I wrote a letter to my anger
And I said you've been living here too long
Take your bags and go
'Cause peace needs room to settle in for good
And finally make its home
So please see yourself out
I won't miss you at all
I wrote a letter to my failures
And all the things that I regret
Oh they kidnap me with no escape
Tie me up in past mistakes
Scare me out of seizing every day
I wrote a letter to my failures
And I said you've been living here too long
Take your bags and go
'Cause peace needs room to settle in for good
And finally make its home
So please see yourself out
I won't miss you at all
I wrote a letter to my worries
I wrote a letter to my anger




I wrote a letter to my failures
I won't miss them at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sophie's song "Letters" convey a powerful message about self-reflection, growth, and liberation from negative emotions. The singer of the song addresses their worries, anger, and failures through the act of writing letters, symbolizing a means of directly confronting and releasing these burdensome feelings.


In the first verse, the singer writes a letter to their worries, describing how these worries have affected their ability to sleep. The worries have consumed their mind, keeping them up until the morning light. By writing this letter, they aim to acknowledge and express their concerns in order to gain a sense of relief.


In the second verse, the singer writes a letter to their anger, asserting their desire to put it in its place. They are tired of how anger constantly mocks them whenever they give in and let it control them. This letter signifies a declaration of independence from anger, urging it to leave because the singer is determined to create space for peace in their life.


Lastly, the singer writes a letter to their failures, acknowledging the hold they have had over them. These failures have haunted them, tying them to past mistakes and preventing them from fully embracing each day. By writing this letter, the singer seeks to release themselves from the clutches of their failures and embrace a future free from regret.


The repetition of the phrases "I won't miss you at all" and "Take your bags and go" throughout the song reinforces the singer's determination to let go of these negative emotions and thoughts. It portrays a sense of empowerment and the decision to create space for peace, growth, and self-acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

I wrote a letter to my worries
I expressed my feelings and concerns about my worries in a letter.


Told 'em all about my day
I shared details about my day with my worries.


And how I just couldn't sleep last night
I explained how my worries kept me awake all night.


'Cause they lit fires in my mind
My worries ignited intense thoughts and anxieties in my mind.


Fanned the flames until the morning light
My worries amplified and intensified throughout the night.


I wrote a letter to my anger
I composed a letter addressing my anger.


Finally put him in his place
I assertively confronted and took control over my anger.


Oh, because I'm getting tired of
I grew weary of


The way he's always making fun
My anger continuously mocks and belittles me.


Whenever I give up and let him run
Whenever I surrender and allow my anger to control me.


And I said you've been living here too long
I expressed that my anger has occupied my mind for an excessive period.


Take your bags and go
I demanded my anger to leave and depart from my life.


'Cause peace needs room to settle in for good
I acknowledge that in order for peace to thrive, my anger must make way and permanently leave.


And finally make its home
To allow peace to establish a permanent and comfortable presence.


So please see yourself out
I politely request my anger to leave.


I won't miss you at all
I express that I won't feel any nostalgia or longing for my anger.


I wrote a letter to my failures
I addressed my failures in a written form.


And all the things that I regret
I included all the actions or decisions that I feel remorseful about.


Oh they kidnap me with no escape
My failures trap and confine me without any means of escape.


Tie me up in past mistakes
My failures bind and restrict me within my previous errors.


Scare me out of seizing every day
My failures instill fear in me, preventing me from fully embracing and making the most of each day.


I won't miss them at all
I express that I won't feel any sentiment or longing for my failures.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Leah Paschall, Sophie Lockhart

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Comments from YouTube:

Jasmine Wong

When she says "i hope one day that you will" i start crying. omg the feelss

Zuliette Arencibia

I cried from the start 😭

aneverendingjourney

One of my favorite scene because those words are so true. 

Insha Khan

Mesmerising words, I do not have words after hearing this , it's my favourite scene from the movie. True love never dies

Kei56

One of my most favorite movie scenes ever. Love is truly powerful, and i love the words written in Sophie’s letter. “If it’s true then, why wouldn’t it be true now? You only need courage to follow your heart.” Few of the best lines in a romantic comedy movie. ❤️

Lady Ramen

How bout if it’s only one sided?🥴

Jasmine Wong

i think, no matter how many times i watch this scene, it will make me cry.

Kim Thomas

Me too !!

Heather Lingard

The fact that Charlie looked at sophie the whole time makes this more adorable 😍

Brieezybae

this is one of the only moves that can make me cry like a baby :'3

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