There are multiple artists recording as The Chicks:

1. The Chicks is… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists recording as The Chicks:

1. The Chicks is the new name adopted in June 2020 by the band formerly known as Dixie Chicks, a massively succesful American country music group that had crossed to other genres.

2. The Chicks were a New Zealand duo consisting of the sisters Suzanne and Judy Donaldson. They had a steam of pop hits in in their country between 1965 and 1970. Suzanne married Bruce Lynch and records as Suzanne Lynch. They are the parents of Andy Lynch from the New Zealand band Zed.

3. The Chicks were a shortlived pop-punk act in the late 1990s, made up of three teenage Irish girls. They arrived in a blaze of N.M.E. features and an Ash support slot, but disappeared as quickly and enigmatically as they arrived. They left behind two EPs and the bubblegum pop song, Let Me Go.

Let me go
The Chicks Lyrics

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Well I told you pretty baby
Such a long time ago
If I found you with another
Well I'd walk right out your door

Woah you might call me crazy
There's one thing you should know
Oh honey if you want me to love you

Got to give it up or let me go

I know it's useless to be jealous
I couldn't tie you if I tried
When I'm thinking you're messin'
Around my back

It sure brings a pain I just can't hide
Oh baby, I've been true to you
And if I can make that sacrifice
Honey, you can do it too

Well, you come home drunk and nasty
You won't tell me where you've been
Just when things are nice and sweet
Your going back out again

Why do you want to mess up a good thing?
I'm gonna find me another man
One that wants to give me everything

Well I told you pretty baby
Such a long time ago
If I found you with another
Well, I'd walk right out the door
Woah, you might call me crazy
There's one thing you should know

Oh honey if you want me to love you
Got to give it up or let me go

Give it up or let me go

Overall Meaning

The Chicks (formerly known as Dixie Chicks) released "Let Me Go" in 1998 as part of their album "Wide Open Spaces." The song is a classic country-themed breakup anthem that makes use of traditional instruments such as the acoustic guitar, fiddle, and pedal steel guitar. "Let Me Go" tells the story of a woman who is fed up with her partner's unfaithfulness and continuous partying, and wants him to either change his ways or set her free. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, and the lead singer, Natalie Maines, delivers them with a twang that adds depth and emotion to the song.

The first verse is a warning to the man that he better not cheat on her, or she'll walk out of the door. She's firm in her decision and wants to make sure he understands that. The second verse shows her frustration at his behavior and questions why he wants to mess up a good thing. She's made up her mind that she deserves better and will find someone who wants to give her everything she needs. The chorus repeats the message that he needs to shape up or let her go.

The bridge highlights the fact that she's been nothing but loyal, and if she's willing to make sacrifices for their relationship, he should be able to do so too. However, she's not going to stand by and watch him disrespect her anymore. The song ends with the repeated chorus that emphasizes the ultimatum she's given him.

Overall, "Let Me Go" is a powerful song that touches on themes of self-respect, honesty, and the courage to walk away from someone who is not treating you right. The Chicks have always been known for their strong female-led messages, and this song is no different.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I told you pretty baby
The singer is reminding her partner that she made a clear statement of what would occur if she found them with someone else.

Such a long time ago
This event happened a while back in the past.

If I found you with another
The singer is referring to the possibility of finding her partner cheating on her.

Well I'd walk right out your door
If the artist found her partner cheating, she would break up with them immediately without hesitation.

Woah you might call me crazy
The artist acknowledges that her partner may view her reaction to infidelity as irrational.

There's one thing you should know
Despite her partner's potentially negative reaction, there is something they need to understand.

Oh honey if you want me to love you
The singer is saying that in order to maintain a loving relationship with her partner, there is a certain requirement they must meet.

Got to give it up or let me go
The requirement is that her partner must give up any affair or let the artist go entirely.

I know it's useless to be jealous
The artist recognizes that jealousy is a futile emotion to experience.

I couldn't tie you if I tried
Even if the artist wanted to control her partner's actions, it would be impossible.

When I'm thinking you're messin'
The singer believes her partner is cheating on her when she is not around.

Around my back
This cheating behavior is happening without the artist's knowledge.

It sure brings a pain I just can't hide
The singer is hurting emotionally from the stress and anxiety caused by her partner's infidelity.

Oh baby, I've been true to you
The singer wants her partner to know that she has been loyal to them.

And if I can make that sacrifice
The singer has made the sacrifice of being faithful to her partner even when it's difficult.

Honey, you can do it too
The artist believes her partner is capable of making this same sacrifice.

Well, you come home drunk and nasty
The artist is describing her partner's behavior when they arrive home after being out.

You won't tell me where you've been
Her partner is refusing to disclose where they went while they were out.

Just when things are nice and sweet
Whenever the relationship is going well and happy, her partner's behavior changes.

Your going back out again
Her partner is leaving the house to go out again.

Why do you want to mess up a good thing?
The artist is questioning why her partner is ruining their good relationship by being unfaithful and dishonest.

I'm gonna find me another man
If her partner continues to be unfaithful, the artist is expressing her intention to find another lover.

One that wants to give me everything
The singer is looking for a new partner who is willing to value and commit to her in every way.

Give it up or let me go
This line repeats the artist's ultimatum from earlier in the song, emphasizing that her partner must choose between saving the relationship by being faithful, or ending it entirely by continuing to cheat.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BONNIE RAITT

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