let you go
WEKNOWNOTHING Lyrics

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I want somebody

Who's always there
When I'm down to show you care
Searched the whole world over
For love that's true
Someone to tell me "I love you"
But it won't be my heart that's breaking

Cause I won't be the one to cry
I have taken all that I am taking
Now the time has come for us to say good-bye

I gotta let you go
I gotta let you go
No more sleepless nights
I gotta let you go
I gotta let you go
I need a man who treats me right

I want somebody
That's here to stay
Cause I need good lovin not a maid
Not a part-time lover
To treat me like you do
You wanna have your cake and eat it too
Just pack up all your lies
Get up and go
Cause now it's much too late to care.
I've taken all that I am taking
Oh don't look for me
This time I won't be there

I gotta let you go
I gotta let you go
No more sleepless nights
I gotta let you go

I gotta let you go
I need a man who treats me right.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to WEKNOWNOTHING's song "Let You Go" tell the story of a woman who is tired of being mistreated by her lover and has finally decided to break free from the toxic relationship. She wants somebody who will always be there for her, rather than just a part-time lover who treats her like a maid. The song describes her search for true love and someone who will tell her "I love you" without hesitation or ulterior motives.

The chorus, "I gotta let you go, no more sleepless nights," is a declaration of her resolve to move on from this relationship and find someone who will treat her right. She knows that it will be hard to let go, but it's time for her to take control and put herself first. The bridge of the song, "Just pack up all your lies, get up and go," is a statement of her final decision to end things and not look back.

The lyrics of "Let You Go" are powerful and relatable to anyone who has experienced a toxic or unfulfilling relationship. The song speaks to the importance of self-love and the courage it takes to walk away from something that no longer serves you.

Line by Line Meaning

I want somebody
I desire a companion to share my life with.

Who's always there When I'm down to show you care
I want someone who will support and comfort me when I am feeling low.

Searched the whole world over For love that's true Someone to tell me "I love you"
I have searched far and wide for genuine love and affection, hoping to find someone who would express their affection towards me.

But it won't be my heart that's breaking Cause I won't be the one to cry I have taken all that I am taking Now the time has come for us to say good-bye
Although we must end things, I have already come to grips with it and am prepared to move on. My heart won't be the one that suffers, because I have already borne all of the hurt I can handle.

I gotta let you go I gotta let you go No more sleepless nights I gotta let you go I gotta let you go I need a man who treats me right
It is time for me to release you from my life, so that I can have peace of mind and find someone who cherishes and respects me.

That's here to stay Cause I need good lovin not a maid Not a part-time lover To treat me like you do You wanna have your cake and eat it too Just pack up all your lies Get up and go
I want someone who is committed to being with me, rather than treating me like a servant or only giving me a fraction of their attention. I refuse to be in a relationship where my partner is not fully invested and only looking out for their own interests.

Cause now it's much too late to care. I've taken all that I am taking Oh don't look for me This time I won't be there
It is too late for you to try and make amends, as I have already reached my limit and cannot bear anymore. I will not be there to comfort you or welcome you back, as I have decided to move on with my life.

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