Former ballerinas turned songstresses, they released their self-titled debut in 2000 with Epic. The album was met with lukewarm reception, but the girls were undeterred. After moving to New York, they released Light Of The Moon with Universal in 2005, with similar luck. After leaving the label and their manager to make some serious changes, they recorded their third album with producer Roger Greenawalt and after having opened a week's worth of shows for Albert Hammond Jr. [Catherine Pierce's fiancee] in November 2006, the girls were greeted with much more enthusiastic reception and excellent press.
Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge was released in April 2007.
The Pierces recently gained even more press when they were featured on the December 5th episode of the hit TV show, "Gossip Girl".
However, despite Catherine's high-profile celebrity romance with the Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr., the increased publicity didn't translate into sales.
According to the You'll Be Mine Songfacts, the siblings were on the verge of calling it a day when a friend of theirs, Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, offered to produce them. The result was The Pierces fourth album, You & I, their first release after signing to Polydor.
Let You Go
The Pierces Lyrics
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In your head, pain can be so silent
You won't even know it's there
If rage could be so soft
I might stay here with you
If you could see my heart
It might turn your eyes to blue
But I've gotta let you go
It's harder to learn than
It is to know
I wanna watch you fly
It's easier to hurt
Than to say goodbye
It's easier to hurt
Than to say goodbye
God is as good as He is kind
As He is just, He knows just how I feel
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
But I want a bigger cup
This one won't hold enough
A love and painted heartache
And other fancy stuff
But I've gotta let you go
It's harder to learn than
It is to know
I wanna watch you fly
It's easier to hurt
Than to say goodbye
It's easier to hurt
Than to say goodbye
It's gonna hurt
When I say goodbye
The song 'Let You Go' by The Pierces is a powerful and emotional ballad about the difficulties of moving on from a relationship when it is time to say goodbye. The opening lines, "Passion can be as quiet as a whisper, in your head, pain can be so silent you won't even know it's there" create a palpable sense of the inner turmoil and conflict that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with the realization that it is time to let go of the relationship, however hard that may be. The lines "If rage could be so soft, I might stay here with you, if you could see my heart, it might turn your eyes to blue" further reinforce this idea, suggesting that the singer is torn between feelings of anger and sadness, and still harbors some feeling of love for the other person.
The chorus of the song, "But I've gotta let you go, it's harder to learn than it is to know, I wanna watch you fly, it's easier to hurt than to say goodbye" captures the essence of the turmoil and conflict within the singer. The sentiment is repeated in the second verse, as the singer struggles with the idea of saying goodbye and moving on. The use of the phrase "It's easier to hurt than to say goodbye" is poignant and relatable, as many people find it easier to stay in bad relationships than to say goodbye and move forward.
Overall, 'Let You Go' is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the universal struggle of letting go of relationships that are no longer healthy or fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Passion can be as quiet as a whisper
Sometimes the love and desire that one has for someone else can be so subdued that it's barely noticeable, like a gentle whisper.
In your head, pain can be so silent
Mental and emotional anguish can often be inwardly felt and not outwardly expressed, to the point where a person may not even be aware that they are suffering.
You won't even know it's there
Sometimes negative emotions such as sorrow, pain and anguish can be so subtle that they can manifest themselves without a person even realizing it.
If rage could be so soft
It's often said that anger and outrage can be violent, disorderly and forcefully expressed, but what if it was quiet and gentle like a whisper, then maybe things would be different.
I might stay here with you
If the fury and frustration that one feels towards someone could be calm and serene, then maybe that person would consider staying in that relationship.
If you could see my heart
If only you truly understood how much I care for you, then maybe things would be different between us.
It might turn your eyes to blue
If you could comprehend my feelings for you, then it might make you appreciate me more, to the point where your eyes metaphorically turn blue with appreciation and admiration.
But I've gotta let you go
As much as I may love and cherish you, I need to let you go for the sake of my own wellbeing and sanity.
It's harder to learn than
Learning to let go of someone you love is much more difficult than simply acknowledging that you need to.
It is to know
Knowing that you need to let go is one thing, actually putting that knowledge into practice is a much more difficult task.
I wanna watch you fly
Even though I may be letting go of you, I still care about you and want you to succeed in life. I want to see you soar and achieve great things.
It's easier to hurt
It's easier to stay in a toxic and damaging relationship, even if it causes emotional and mental pain, than it is to walk away and say goodbye.
Than to say goodbye
Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the hardest things to do and can be much more difficult than staying in a relationship that is causing you pain.
God is as good as He is kind
The benevolence and compassion of the divine is a reflection of God's goodness and loving nature.
As He is just, He knows just how I feel
Because God is all-knowing and just, he understands the pain and sorrow that one feels when letting go of someone they love.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
This phrase is often used in reference to the inevitable cycle of birth, life and death, and implies that everything must come to an end eventually.
But I want a bigger cup
I am ready for a greater love, a love that can replenish and fill the metaphorical cup of my heart fully.
This one won't hold enough
The love that I currently possess is not enough to fill the metaphorical cup of my heart fully.
A love and painted heartache
Love is often accompanied by moments of heartache and pain, which can be seen as brushstrokes on the canvas of one's heart.
And other fancy stuff
In addition to love and heartache, relationships can also involve moments of joy, laughter, and other wonderful experiences.
It's gonna hurt
Saying goodbye to someone you love is inevitably going to cause pain and heartache, but it's a necessary step for moving forward.
When I say goodbye
Letting go of someone you love is a difficult and painful process, but it's important for one's own emotional and mental wellbeing.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CATHERINE PIERCE, CATHERINE ELEANOR PIERCE
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simonfordpowell11
700 hits - so many people missing out! - this is gorgeous
simonfordpowell11
900 hits -bizarre!