Abigail and Lily are currently living in New York City and will release their newest record 'A Date With the Everly Brothers' on April 23rd, 2013. Listen to songs from this and other records at www.thechapinsisters.com
HISTORY
The band was founded in Los Angeles in 2004 as a trio featuring Abigail Chapin, Lily Chapin and their sister Jessica Craven. After the release of their first full-length record, the Lake Bottom LP in 2008, Jessica left the band to start a family. Abigail and Lily, now a duo, recorded and released the aptly titled follow-up Two to critical acclaim.
The Chapin Sisters spent 2010 touring the world with She & Him (M. Ward & Zooey Deschanel), pulling double duty as part of the band and performing nightly as the opening act.
Let me go
The Chapin Sisters Lyrics
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My baby hates me
And it's nobody's fault but mine
He said he'd leave me
But he sure is taking his time
I don't wanna be bad
So he'll let me go
Let me go, let me go
You don't need to be treated this way
I'm bad for you darling
So don't beg me to stay
Let me go, let me go
I'm so tired of being untrue
Gotta let you find someone who
Loves you more than I do
More than I do, do do do, do do do
More than I do, do do do, do do do
Let me go, let me go (let me go)
Gotta drag this body away
Head off to another mile
Of that old highway
Do do do do, do do do, do do do
Do do do do, do do do, do do do
Do do do do, do do do, do do do
Do do do do, do do do, do do do
Let me go (let me go), let me go (let me go)
I'm so tired of being untrue
Gotta let you find another woman who
Loves you more than I do
More than I do, do do do, do do do
More than I do, do do do, do do do
Do do do do, do do do, do do do
Do do do do, do do do, do do do
Do do do do, do do do, do do do
Do do do do, do do do, do do dooo
The Chapin Sisters' song "Let Me Go" is a heartfelt plea from someone who knows they are bad for their partner and wants to leave them. The lyrics are powerful and raw, as the singer acknowledges that her partner deserves better than her, but at the same time cannot let them go. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer admitting that her partner hates her and that it is her fault. She knows that he wants to leave her, but he is "taking his time" in doing so.
The chorus is a cry for release, as the singer asks her partner to let her go. She acknowledges that she is "bad" for him and that he deserves better. She pleads with him not to beg her to stay, but to let her go so he can find someone who loves him more than she does. The repetition of the chorus and the doo-wop rhythm of the melody create a sense of urgency and desperation.
The verses and chorus are bookended by a repeated refrain, "More than I do," which serves as a reminder of the singer's limitations and flaws. The song is a bittersweet reflection on the pain of letting go of someone you love, even when you know it is for the best. The Chapin Sisters have crafted a powerful example of how simple lyrics and a haunting melody can create a deeply emotional experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby hates me
The person singing feels like their loved one does not have positive feelings towards them.
And it's nobody's fault but mine
The singer takes responsibility for their situation and does not blame anyone else.
He said he'd leave me
The loved one of the singer has talked about ending the relationship.
But he sure is taking his time
The loved one of the singer is taking a long time to actually end the relationship.
I don't wanna be bad
The singer does not want to hurt their loved one.
But I gotta make him mine
The singer feels possessive and wants to keep their loved one close.
So he'll let me go
The singer hopes that if their loved one has someone new, they will finally be allowed to move on.
Let me go, let me go
The singer is requesting that their loved one let them go and end the relationship.
You don't need to be treated this way
The singer realizes that their behavior towards their loved one is harmful and they want them to be treated better.
I'm bad for you darling
The singer acknowledges that they are not a positive influence on their loved one.
So don't beg me to stay
The singer wants their loved one to stop pleading with them to stay in the relationship.
I'm so tired of being untrue
The singer is tired of being unfaithful and lying within the relationship.
Gotta let you find someone who
The singer wants their loved one to find someone else who will treat them better.
Loves you more than I do
The singer acknowledges that there are others who could potentially love their loved one more than they do.
Gotta drag this body away
The singer feels like they need to physically leave the situation for both their own and their loved one's benefit.
Head off to another mile
The singer is leaving and moving on to a new place or situation.
Of that old highway
The singer is potentially referencing a metaphorical or literal journey they are taking.
Writer(s): CHAPIN ABIGAIL ROSE, CHAPIN LILY ELIZABETH, CRAVEN JESSICA
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sasha Kostadinov
Just saw them live in Cleveland. Well worth checking out if you're into beautiful melodies and harmonies or beautiful girls.
Celina222
I saw She & Him last night and they were opening/backup vocals. They were so great.
mfrie
Ah... finally some decent Chapin Sister footage. Nice edit, concept etc. Great job..both of you.
Holly Pope
This is so beautiful.
azkrazkr
I came across their acoustic podcast, and immediately felt in love with their voices, specially this song. What is the name of the tallest girl who leads this song?
Courtney Love
max will soon be directing a video for us it will be pretty darn RAWK - so think hard about ranking with flowers baby and water, our aesthetic is on the same dimension, glad you met rico #endemole_beyond
Kyla Clarkson
Courtney, when are you posting more YouTube videos? I'm super excited!💕💕
savannahbeme
Is that Robert Schwartzman playing the delivery boy? I think it is! :) I love these girls though, super beautiful & super nice too.
Courtney Love
lovely max … you didn't direct this?
NameOfThisSong
More than I do doodoodoo do doodoo do doodoo doo