Let Go
Red
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Hey you, look what you do to me You bend and you bruise me Why you try to control me? But you don't know me How come you just wanna hurt me? How come you just wanna push me? I can't ignore you anymore 'Cause everywhere I turn you You burn me, you break me You always wanna take me down with you What do you want from me? I don't wanna be afraid, I don't wanna run away I don't wanna be evaded, it's more than I can take I'm never gonna be the same I threw it all away I don't want to be evaded Just let go (look what you do to me) Let go (look what you do to me) Hey you, look what you do to me You burnt and you scarred me With all that you tell me (but I don't listen) You love me, you hate me You always want to take me down with you What do you want from me? I don't wanna be afraid, I don't wanna run away I don't wanna be evaded, it's more than I can take I'm never gonna be the same I threw it all away I don't wanna be evaded Just let You kept pushing me You keep using me You keep twisting me You keep breaking me You can't have me anymore You can't have me anymore You can't have me anymore You can't have me, let go I don't wanna be afraid, I don't wanna run away I don't wanna be evaded, it's more than I can take I don't wanna be afraid, I don't wanna run away I don't wanna be evaded, it's more than I can take I'm never gonna be the same I threw it all away I don't wanna be evaded Just let go, let go, just let go (I don't wanna be afraid) Let go (I don't wanna run away) Just let go, let go, let go
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Written by: JASEN RAUCH, ROBERT GRAVES, JASON MCARTHUR
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Let Go" by Red, which is an American rock band, was featured on their third studio album "Until We Have Faces." The album was released on February 1, 2011.
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Song GenreThe song showcases Red's use of a symphonic rock style mixed with elements of alternative metal.
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Album Success"Until We Have Faces" debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 charts, the highest position for Red so far. Although the song "Let Go" was not released as a single, it contributed to the album's overall success.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Let Go" are notably deep and emotional, exploring themes of personal struggle, faith, surrender and redemption, which is a common thread throughout Red's discography.
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Band MembersThe band Red consists of Michael Barnes on vocals, Anthony Armstrong on guitar, and Randy Armstrong on bass. They were all involved in creating "Let Go."
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Critic's ReceptionThe song, along with other tracks in the album, received positive reviews from music critics who praised the band's passion and musicianship.
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InspirationsLike many songs by Red, "Let Go" is believed to be heavily influenced by Christian beliefs, as two of the band's members, the Armstrong brothers, were raised in a Christian household.
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Live Performances"Let Go" has been included in the setlist of several of Red's concerts and tours, receiving positive reactions from fans.
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RecordingThe song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee; a place where the band had recorded their previous albums.
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ProducerThe production of "Until We Have Faces" including the song "Let Go," was handled by Rob Graves, who has worked with Red on several albums.
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Personal InterpretationsFans perceive "Let Go" in different ways. Some people interpret it as a song about letting go of the past while others see it as a track that talks about surrendering oneself to God.
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