Lyrics of
Let It Go

Let It Go, written and performed by James Bay, deals with themes of relationship breakup and self-reflection. Bay has explained in various interviews that the song was inspired by his own experience with a relationship that wasn’t working, despite the efforts from both sides to make it work. The song appeals to the idea of emotional release and the importance of moving on for both parties involved.

From walkin' home and talkin' loads
Seein' shows in evenin' clothes with you
From nervous touch and gettin' drunk
To stayin' up and wakin' up with you

And now we're slippin' at the edge
Holdin' somethin' we don't need
Oh, this delusion in our heads
Is gonna bring us to our knees

So come on let it gooooooooo
Just let it beeeeeeeeee
Why don't you be youuuuuuuu
And I'll be me
Everything's that's broooooke
Leave it to the breeeeeeeeze
Why don't you be youuuuuuuu
And I'll be me (pause)
And I'll be me


From throwin' clothes across the floor
To teeth and claws and slammin' doors at you
If this is all we're livin' for
Why are we doin' it, doin' it, doin' it anymore

I used to recognize myself
It's funny how reflections change
And we're becomin' somethin' else
I think it's time to walk away

So come on let it gooooooooo
Just let it beeeeeeeeee
Why don't you be youuuuuuuu
And I'll be me
Everything's that's broooooke
Leave it to the breeeeeeeeze
Why don't you be youuuuuuuu
And I'll be me (pause)
And I'll be me


Tryin' to fit your hand inside of mine
When we know it just don't belong
There's no force on earth
Could make me feel right, no
Whoa
Tryin' to push this problem up the hill
When it's just too heavy to hold
Think now's the time to let it slide

So come on let it gooooooooo
Just let it beeeeeeeeee
Why don't you be youuuuuuuu
And I'll be me
Everything's that's broooooooke
Leave it to the breeeeeeeeeeeze
Let the ashes faaaaaaaaalllll
Forget about me
So come on let it gooooooooo
Just let it beeeeeeeeee
Why don't you be youuuuuuuu
And I'll be me (pause)
And I'll be me