Let me go
Y & T Lyrics
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The way you used to do
Something's changed but it's hard to tell
If it's me or if it's you
Words come hard after all this time
You see there's nothing left to say
Let's face it, baby, though we really tried
Let me go
Let me go
All I want from you
Is just to let me go
Once lovers now we don't touch
Making love don't mean a thing
Even close we're so far away
Only time will ease the pain
Ain't no use in your hangin' on
Why don't you just let it be
Hate to say it but there ain't no way
But time for you to set me free, yes
Let me go
Let me go
Oh, all I want from you
Is just to let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Oh, all I want from you
Is just to let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Oh, all I want from you
Is just to let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Oh, all I want from you
You got to let me go
Oh, all I want from you
Is just to let me go
Oh, all I want from you
All I want from you
Oh please, turn me loose
The lyrics to Y&T's song "Let Me Go" are a plea from a former lover to be released from a stagnant and painful relationship. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with the singer noting that it has been a long time since they've seen their partner smile like they used to. They acknowledge that something has changed, but aren't sure who is responsible for it. Despite their deep connection, both parties are struggling to connect and communicate in a meaningful way.
The chorus provides the main message of the song: "Let me go." The singer knows that there is nothing left to say and that the relationship cannot continue in its current state. They repeat this line throughout the song as a plea for their partner to release them from the relationship, stating that all they want is to move on.
The second verse continues with themes of disconnection and pain, noting that the two former lovers no longer touch and that making love "don't mean a thing." They are physically and emotionally distant from each other, and the singer believes that only time will ease their pain. Despite this, their partner is still holding on, and the singer states that it's time for them to let them go.
Overall, "Let Me Go" is a powerful and emotional song about the end of a relationship. The lyrics are straightforward, with the singer begging their partner to release them from the pain that they are both experiencing. It is a relatable song for anyone who has felt trapped in a dying relationship and who longs to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Been so long since I've seen you smile
It's been a while since I've seen you happy
The way you used to do
The way you used to be happy, carefree and in love
Something's changed but it's hard to tell
Something has changed between us but it's not easy to point out what it is
If it's me or if it's you
I'm not sure if the change has happened in me or in you
Words come hard after all this time
It's difficult to find the right words to say after all this time
You see there's nothing left to say
We've said everything we could, there's nothing left to be discussed
Let's face it, baby, though we really tried
We've really tried hard but it's time to admit that it's not working out
You know we can't go on this way
We're unable to continue this relationship in this way
Once lovers now we don't touch
We used to be in love but we don't touch anymore
Making love don't mean a thing
Having physical intimacy doesn't hold the same meaning for us anymore
Even close we're so far away
Despite being close, we're emotionally distant from each other
Only time will ease the pain
Only with time, the pain of separation will lessen
Ain't no use in your hangin' on
There's no point in holding on and being persistent
Why don't you just let it be
Why don't you let go and leave it be
Hate to say it but there ain't no way
I'm sorry to say this but there's no other way out of this relationship
But time for you to set me free, yes
It's time for you to let me go, yes
All I want from you
Is just to let me go
All I want from you is for you to let go of me
Oh please, turn me loose
Please let me go, set me free from this relationship
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