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