Let Yourself Go

Green Day

About Let Yourself Go

"Let Yourself Go" is a song by American rock band Green Day. Written by Billie Joe Armstrong and produced by Rob Cavallo and the band for their ninth studio album, ¡Uno!, the song was released as the third and final single from the album on September 5, 2012, and was featured as the fourth track on the album. However, the "official live video" of the song was revealed on August 1, 2012. It is also the third single from the ¡Uno!, ¡Dos! & ¡Tré! trilogy. The song was described to be "more punk" than that of the band's previous two singles "Oh Love" and "Kill the DJ", and was compared to their 1990s material, such as Dookie and Insomniac. Its theme was described as "the kind of pop-smart here's-my-fucking-problem miniatures". It received positive critical reception and charted at number 2 on the UK Rock Chart and 17 on the US Alternative Songs chart. "Let Yourself Go" was played at secret shows of the band and at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. 


Year:
2012
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Shut your mouth 'cause you're talking too much

And I don't give a damn anyway
You always seem to be stepping in shit

And all you really do is complain


Hitch a ride, tell 'em all you like

Small minds tend to think a like


Shut your mouth 'cause you're talking too much

And I don't give a f*ck anyway



Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go

Cut the crap 'cause you're screaming in my ear

And you're taking up all of the space

You're really testing my patience again
And I'd rather get punched in the face


You're getting on my every last nerve


Everything you've said I've already heard


I'm sick to death of your every last breath

And I don't give a f*ck anyway

Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go

Always f*ck fuckin' with my head now
Always f*ck fuckin' with my head now
Always f*ck fuckin' with my head now
Always fucking with my head and I gotta let it go!

Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go

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Green Day

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tré Cool and guitarist and backing vocalist Jason White, who became a full member after playing in the band as a session and touring guitarist for 13 years. Cool replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990, prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1992). more »

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Written by: JASON BULL, ROBERT STAPLETON, GARETH GREENALL, LORNE WRIGHT

Lyrics © S2K MUSIC LIMITED, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Let Yourself Go" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from the band’s ninth studio album, "¡Uno!" in 2012.
Song Concept
The song is essentially about releasing pent up emotions and frustrations, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and just enjoy life.
Chart Performance
Though not as hugely successful as some of the band's previous hits, "Let Yourself Go" did chart in some regions. It reached number 26 on the US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) and 72 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Writing and Composition
Like most of Green Day's songs, "Let Yourself Go" was written by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong. The song has a fast tempo and aggressive tune, which is characteristic of the band's punk rock style.
Single Release
A live version of "Let Yourself Go" was released as a single prior to the release of the "¡Uno!" album. The live version was recorded at a show in Austin, Texas.
Music Video
The music video for "Let Yourself Go" was released in September 2012. It features a live performance of the song at the Red 7 club in Austin, Texas.
Critical Reception
Critics generally had positive reviews for "Let Yourself Go". For example, Rolling Stone described it as having a "stomping verse melody" and a "soaring pop chorus".
Band Member Remarks
Drummer Tré Cool called "Let Yourself Go" one of his favorite songs from the "¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré!" album trilogy.
Live Performances
"Let Yourself Go" made its live debut in November 2011 during a secret Green Day gig at The Studio at Red 7 in Austin.
Song Duration
The length of the song "Let Yourself Go" is approximately 2 minutes and 57 seconds, making it one of the shortest tracks on the album "¡Uno!"

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