You can’t lie to yourself
After loving something true
And I’ve never loved a soul
Quite the way that I loved you
You told me you despise
Everything that I’ve become
How we always turn into
Everything we’re running from
And I miss the way you followed
When you jaywalked in the street
How you always talked more trash
Than any boy bad mouthing me
And the way that the oak creaked
When you snuck up from my bed
The way that missing someone
Will have you seeing steady red
Take it slow as you leave me
Don’t you go home this evening
With someone
That you’re acting like is me
And I will try my hardest darling
Wait on a star that’s falling
And I will wait so patiently
One thing I have quickly
Come to know
Nothing kills you slower than
Letting someone go
So take it slow as you leave me
Don’t you go home this evening
With someone
You’re acting like is me
And I will try my hardest darling
Wait on a star that’s falling
And I will wait so desperately
One thing I have quickly
Come to know
Nothing kills you slower than
Letting someone go
You can’t lie to yourself
After loving something true
And I’ve never loved a soul
Quite the way that I loved you
You told me you despise
Everything that I’ve become
How we always turn into
All the things we’re running from
Take it slow as you leave me
Don’t you go home this evening
With someone
That you’re acting like is me
And I will try my hardest darling
Wait on a star that’s falling
And I will wait so desperately
One thing I have quickly
Come to know
Nothing kills you slower than
Letting someone go
Heartbreak in Every Verse
“Letting Someone Go” by Zach Bryan captures the raw ache of heartbreak and the slow, almost unbearable process of moving on. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with the loss of a deeply cherished connection, highlighting the pain that lingers long after love has faded. Through evocative lines, Bryan expresses how every memory and small habit once shared now serves as a painful reminder of what has been lost. The repetition of the phrase “nothing kills you slower than letting someone go” perfectly sums up the emotional weight and gradual suffering of letting go.
Honest Reflection and Emotional Growth
Bryan’s storytelling shines through his vulnerability, as he admits to faults and changes within himself that contributed to the relationship’s end. The song also delves into the universal fear of becoming what we once tried to escape, underscoring the cyclical nature of heartbreak. Ultimately, “Letting Someone Go” offers a poignant reflection on love, regret, and the hope that healing, though slow, is possible.
Song Credits
- Songwriter: Zach Bryan
- Release Year: 2020