Don't Let Go
tiny deaths Lyrics
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What is it you intend to do?
What'll you grab
When it's all in front of you?
One wrong move and you're off the train
How will you get back again?
Hold on tight
Everybody's watching you now
Stakes are high
But what's to lose?
At the tail end of your fuse
So you bet it all
And you're all in
If you're gonna win then you better win big, oh
Don't let go
Can't let go
Don't let go
Who do you think---
Tell me just who you think you are?
What'll you drink?
Everyone's waiting at the bar
And the only one can stop you is you now
And the only one can help you is you
So tell us all what you're gonna do now
What you gonna do?
I'm at the edge of my seat
I want a front row ticket to a train wreck
What's it gonna be?
Don't let go
Can't let go
Don't let go
In the song "Don't Let Go," tiny deaths asks a series of questions that challenge the listener to consider their own intentions and choices. The lyrics open with a series of questions that are both introspective and existential: "What do you want? What is it you intend to do? What'll you grab when it's all in front of you?" These lyrics touch on the theme of agency and suggest that the listener is capable of shaping their own lives with the choices they make.
As the verse continues, the lyrics shift to describe the possibility of failure: "One wrong move and you're off the train, how will you get back again?" Here, the train imagery serves as a metaphor for life's trajectory, with "getting off the train" representing failure or loss of direction.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the stakes of the listener's choices: "Hold on tight, can't let go. Everybody's watching you now. Stakes are high, but what's to lose?" These lyrics add a sense of pressure and accountability to the already weighty theme of agency and the responsibility that comes with it.
The second verse of the song is more confrontational, with the singer asking "Who do you think you are?" and "What'll you drink?" The lyrics make it clear that the listener is the only one who can determine their path and that they must be accountable for their own choices.
The bridge of the song continues this idea of personal responsibility with the lyrics "And the only one can stop you is you now, and the only one can help you is you." These lyrics suggest that the listener must take ownership of their choices and be their own advocate.
Overall, "Don't Let Go" is a thought-provoking song that challenges the listener to consider their own motivations, intentions, and actions. The lyrics touch on themes of agency, accountability, and the weight of our choices.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you want?
What is your desire?
What is it you intend to do?
What actions do you plan to take?
What'll you grab
When it's all in front of you?
What opportunities will you take when presented with them?
One wrong move and you're off the train
Making the wrong move can have dire consequences
How will you get back again?
It may be difficult to recover from failure
Hold on tight
Can't let go
Stay committed to your goals
Everybody's watching you now
You have to live up to expectations
Stakes are high
But what's to lose?
The outcome is important, but taking risks may be worth it
At the tail end of your fuse
You're nearing your breaking point
So you bet it all
And you're all in
If you're gonna win then you better win big, oh
When you take risks, you have to commit fully and hope for a big reward
Don't let go
Can't let go
Don't let go
Don't give up on your dreams
Who do you think---
Tell me just who you think you are?
Are you confident in yourself and your abilities?
What'll you drink?
Everyone's waiting at the bar
Will you celebrate your success or drown your sorrows?
And the only one can stop you is you now
You are responsible for your own success or failure
And the only one can help you is you
You have to take control of your own life
So tell us all what you're gonna do now
What you gonna do?
What are your plans for the future?
I'm at the edge of my seat
I want a front row ticket to a train wreck
I am excited to see what happens, even if things go wrong
Don't let go
Can't let go
Don't let go
Stay focused on what you want to achieve
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Grant Cutler, Claire Taubenhaus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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