Let It Go
Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott, Keyshia Cole
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You need to get if he don't wanna Love you the right way he ain't gonna It ain't where he's at its where he Where he wanna be (Huh huh oh) (Huh huh oh) (Huh huh oh) (Huh huh) I don't want'cho man, 'cause I got it like that But it ain't even gotta be like dat, eh-heh-heh-heh-heh Yo' man he be callin' me back He say I'm fine and a matter of fact, heh-heh-heh-heh He ask how I do that that fit my jeans over Baby Phat Listen, I don't know the type of tricks he playin' But I should warn you, I don't want yo' man (c'mon) I understand why you wanna try Make him stay home late at night But if he wanna go he'll be gone no lie I can't explain how many times I tried How many times I cried Thinking about mine and where he might be (Baby, I don't wanna know) Remember when I gave everything I got Couldn't get deep down inside How you love someone who didn't love me (c'mon) But now I get if he don't wanna Love you the right way he ain't gonna It ain't where he's at it's where he Where he wanna be If he ain't gonna love you The way he should Then let it go If he ain't gonna treat you The way he should Then let it go If he ain't gonna love you The way he should Then let it go If he ain't gonna treat you The way he should Then let it go When this song come on in the club They gon' be like damn that's hot And when they play it in they car They gon' drop they tops like damn that's hot They gon' mix it with Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot Me and Keyshia won't stop 'Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot Now understand why I take my time 'Cause you come with alibis Trying to get me to see that's where you trying to be But I don't want your man Your man's been calling me, trying to get me to see That he wants me to be wit him But he ain't the one for me And if you only knew You would do what you had to Finally see that (finally get the chance to see that) You need to get if he don't wanna Love you the right way he ain't gonna It ain't where he's at its where he Where he wanna be Uh, uh, uh Here's a little lesson Lil Kim don't stress 'em Kick 'em all straight to the curb like Beckham Broke up wit my ex he with her for now But little do she know, she's just a rebound Callin' my phone, she so outta pocket I been there before ol' girl, you need to stop it When he's with you, he's wishin' it was me You might be where he's at but I'm where he wanna be (baby baby) If he ain't gonna love you The way he should Then let it go If he ain't gonna treat you The way he should Then let it go If he ain't gonna love you The way he should Then let it go If he ain't gonna treat you The way he should Then let it go (Hands up in the air!) When this song come on in the club They gon' be like damn that's hot And when they play it in they car They gon' drop they tops like damn that's hot They gon' mix ith wit Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot Me, Kim and Keyshia don't stop 'Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot Yes Fire baby
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Written by: Keyshia Cole, Melissa Elliott, Tijuan Frampton, Kimberly Jones, Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb, James Mtume
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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17 facts about this song
Record Label"Let It Go" was released under the Geffen Records label, known for producing numerous hit songs across genres.
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Release DateThe song debuted on June 19, 2007, and eventually became a major hit.
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Song RemixThere was a song remix featuring T.I., Young Dro, and Missy Elliott, showing the popularity and versatility of the song.
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Album SuccessThe song "Let It Go" is from Keyshia Cole's second album titled "Just Like You," which received numerous positive reviews and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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R&B Chart"Let It Go" rose to No.1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs list, indicating its tremendous popularity within the R&B music industry.
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Grammy NominationThe success of the album, largely propelled by the hit song "Let It Go," earned Keyshia Cole four nominations at the 50th annual Grammy awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Let It Go" was directed by acclaimed music video director Benny Boom, who has worked with notable artists such as Nicki Minaj, Nelly, and P. Diddy.
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Billboard Hot 100"Let It Go" peaked at No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its mainstream popularity and success.
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Collaboration DetailsThe collaboration with Lil' Kim and Missy Elliott offered varying styles and voices on the song. Each of these three artists brought their unique style and flair to the song.
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GenreThe song falls under the Hip Hop Soul genre, a unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul music.
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Song Samples"Let it Go" uses samples from the Mtume song "Juicy Fruit", which adds a certain vintage ambiance to the track.
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Platinum StatusThe song went Platinum, with over 1,000,000 sales in the United States alone. It marked a significant achievement for Keyshia Cole, Lil' Kim, and Missy Elliott.
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BET Awards"Let It Go" earned a nomination for Best Collaboration at the 2008 BET Awards, highlighting the successful synergy of these three dynamic artists on this track.
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Soul Train Music AwardsThe success of "Let it Go" also resulted in a nomination for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female at the 2008 Soul Train Music Awards.
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Female EmpowermentThe song is often seen as a female empowerment anthem, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and moving on from unhealthy relationships.
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Music BridgeThe music bridge also features rapper Lil' Kim, adding a distinctive rap section to complement the R&B melody of the song.
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Consecutive Hits"Let It Go" is Keyshia Cole's first of three consecutive hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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