Let You Go
The Chainsmokers Lyrics


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You end up alone after all that you've done
All that you've paid for
Did you get what you wanted?
Loaded the gun with all you were made of
When you're alone,
People don't think you know what you're made of, oh
You've been with me,
It's not up to see, it's all that you paid for
I'll find a way up, see you through what came to pay for
While we're alive, can we relax that, what are maids for

You were there for me
And I was there for you
No-oh, never let you go!
You will always be the one that I regret
How will I let you go?

You're here in the way
How could you stay after that you've paid for
Leave it in time, won't let you wait
How could you be assured?
You're holding out hope
I'm seeing it too, trying to find home

I think I'm back again
And I've come to understand my will
You tell me that I can't pretend
I hear that you care about your stuff,
But the most of things might feel rough
Let you go

Hol-holding a room for you
Holding a room
Holding a room for you

You were there for me
And I was there for you
No-oh, never let you go!
You will always be the one that I regret
How will I let you go?

Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!

Hol-holding a room for you!
Holding a room
Holding a room for you

You were there for me
And I was there for you
Oh oh, I remember times like that!
You will always be the one that I really love
Oh oh, never let you go!

Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!




Let you go!
Let you go!

Overall Meaning

The Chainsmokers's song "Let You Go" lyrically explores the theme of regret and the inability to let go of someone who has left. The opening lines, "You end up alone after all that you've done / All that you've paid for / Did you get what you wanted?", hint at the consequences that come along with burning bridges and how it ultimately leads to a feeling of emptiness. The line "Loaded the gun with all you were made of" symbolizes the pain and hurt that was put into the relationship on both sides. Later on, the line "You will always be the one that I regret / How will I let you go?" highlights how the singer has come to realize the mistake they made and how they cannot bear to let go of the other person.


The song's chorus also adds to the notion of regret and unrequited love. Lines like "No-oh, never let you go" and "You will always be the one that I really love" showcase how the singer is holding on to the hope that they will be able to reconcile with their lover. Despite the fact that the relationship has ended and they have both paid a heavy price, the singer is still holding out hope that things will work out.


Line by Line Meaning

You end up alone after all that you've done
Despite all your efforts, you end up alone.


All that you've paid for
All the sacrifices you have made.


Did you get what you wanted?
Are you satisfied with what you have achieved?


Loaded the gun with all you were made of
You have put all your effort, energy and emotion into something.


When you're alone, People don't think you know what you're made of, oh
People don't believe in you when you're by yourself.


You've been with me, It's not up to see, it's all that you paid for
Despite the challenges, you stayed with me and faced the consequences.


I'll find a way up, see you through what came to pay for
I'll help you overcome the obstacles you faced.


While we're alive, can we relax that, what are maids for
Can we take it easy while we still have life because there's nothing to gain in worrying too much.


You were there for me, And I was there for you
We helped each other when we needed it.


No-oh, never let you go!
I will not let you go.


You will always be the one that I regret, How will I let you go?
You will always be the one I long for and I don't know how to let you go.


You're here in the way, How could you stay after that you've paid for
You're still here even though you've already paid your dues.


Leave it in time, won't let you wait, How could you be assured?
I won't keep you waiting, but how can I assure you that everything will be okay?


You're holding out hope, I'm seeing it too, trying to find home
You're holding onto hope and I see it too. We're both trying to find our way back home.


I think I'm back again, And I've come to understand my will
I feel like I've regained my strength and I know what I want.


You tell me that I can't pretend, I hear that you care about your stuff, But the most of things might feel rough, Let you go
You tell me not to pretend but things might be rough. Maybe it's time to let go.


Hol-holding a room for you
I'm still holding onto the space in my life for you.


You will always be the one that I regret, How will I let you go?
You will always be the one I long for and I don't know how to let you go.


Let you go!
It's time to let go.


Holding a room for you
I'm still hoping you'll come back to me.


Oh oh, I remember times like that!
I remember the times when we were together like that!


You will always be the one that I really love
You will always be the one I truly love.


Never let you go!
I will not let you go.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN MAX SANDLER, LUKE A MOELLMAN, ANDREW TAGGART, ALEX PALL

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Lyrics

You end up alone after all that you've done
All that you've paid for
Did you get what you wanted?
Loaded the gun with all you were made of
When you're alone,
People don't think you know what you're made of, oh
You've been with me,
It's not up to see, it's all that you paid for
I'll find a way up, see you through what came to pay for
While we're alive, can we relax that, what are mates for

You were there for me
And I was there for you
How will I let you go?
You will always be the one that I regret
How will I let you go?

You're here in the way
How could you stay after that you've paid for
Leave it in time, won't let you wait
How could you be assured?
You're holding out hope
I'm seeing it too, trying to find home
I think I'm back again
And I've come to understand my will
You tell me that I can't pretend
I hear that you care about your stuff,
But the most of things might feel rough
Let you go

Hol-holding out hope for you
Holding out hope
Holding out hope for you

You were there for me
And I was there for you
How will I let you go?
You will always be the one that I regret
How will I let you go?
Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!

Hol-holding out hope for you!
Holding out hope
Holding out hope for you

You were there for me
And I was there for you
Oh oh, I remember times like that!
You will always be the one that I really love
How will I let you go?
Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!
Let you go!



All comments from YouTube:

@crystalari9928

This song saved my life♡gave me hope when I was almost gone..homeless using drugs. This month I will have 3yrs clean off heroin/etc. Ty for all you guys do! ♡☆

@ajright3894

God bless you❤️

@rajeshwarir6256

Hats off pal

@nightfox4648

I'll be there soon🙏.. you give me hope crystal 🤫♥️... I also love this .

@rishi-ci1nw

Hah nice take hahah

@SteveStan

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@omarp63

Am I the only one that feels better after listening to this song? This song makes you feel good inside, my absolute most fav song

@aaronnxmpa5958

Look the song is great but just dont watch the vid

@nickrothwell4931

Makes me feel better only because it makes me cry. its a sad song:/ But after you let everything out, youre supposed to feel better right?

@asadzubair9706

Same here, this song is really soothing.

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