You’re the lump in my throat
You’re the reason I choke
On the words that I wish I had said
You’re the feeling of home
Smell of smoke on my coat
Missed you over, and over again
Everybody says I’ll survive, I’ll be fine
But they don’t know what it’s like
If it doesn’t wake you up
In a violent sweat and steal your breath
If it doesn’t make a cut
That just won’t close, it wasn’t love
So let me go
Did you learn how to drive?
Are you somewhere tonight
With someone tryna page over me?
Oh, it hurts but it should
It hurts but it’s good
‘Cause the best kinda love scars’ deep
If it doesn’t wake you up
In a violent sweat and steal your breath
If it doesn’t make a cut
That just won’t close, it wasn’t love
So let me go
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
So let me go
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
So let me go
I’ll survive, I’ll be fine
But they don’t know what it’s like
If it doesn’t wake you up
In a violent sweat and steal your breath
If it doesn’t make a cut
That just won’t close, it wasn’t love
So let me go
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
So let me go
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
So let me go
Emotional Turmoil and Acceptance
Benson Boone’s “Let Me Go” is a poignant exploration of heartbreak and the lingering ache of lost love. The lyrics vividly describe the physical and emotional impact of a breakup, from the “lump in my throat” to sleepless nights filled with regret. Boone captures how true love leaves lasting marks, with memories that resurface unexpectedly and wounds that refuse to heal. The repeated plea, “So let me go,” highlights the struggle to find closure when love has cut so deeply.
The Power of Painful Memories
The song reflects on how memories of a past relationship can feel both comforting and torturous, like the “smell of smoke on my coat.” Boone suggests that the intensity of the pain is proof that the love was real, declaring that if it doesn’t hurt this much, “it wasn’t love.” Through this, the track resonates with anyone who’s had to let go of someone they truly cared for, offering both solace and catharsis.
Song Credits
- Artist: Benson Boone
- Songwriters: Benson Boone
- Release Year: 2024