We have decided to do a lyrics analysis of our chosen song to give us a deeper understanding of the lyrics. This will allow us to translate the lyrics in order to convey the meaning behind the song and our own interpretation of them in our music video. Although, we feel like we already know and understand the song as we knew it previous to this project, we also understand that each song has subliminal messages in it which may help us create interesting shots or scenes.
''Let it Go''
From walking home and talking lows
Seeing shows in evening clothes with you
From nervous tough and getting drunk
To staying up and waking up with you
This shows a sort of progression and development of the story or relationship he is describing. Although, this may not be directly about his personal relationship, we will assume it is for the purpose of the explanation and the lyrics are about himself and his lover.
Now we're sleeping near the edge
Holding something we don't need
Oh, this delusion in our heads
Is gonna bring us to our knees
Sleeping near the edge suggests danger, which may be indicating the end of their relationship.
Also, the word 'sleeping' suggests helplessness and vulnerability to breaking the relationship, and therefore they are incapable to end it, hence why they are 'asleep' and not taking the action.
'Holding something' refers to their relationship. The beginning of the song described the relationship positively where they received love, tenderness and passion from one another. These words indicate this is no longer the case, they are not fulfilling these needs any further and making the relationship less essential.
the illusion could refer to a happy relationship which seems to be unsuccessful. 'bring us to our knees' is a very powerful statement which highlights the emotional, draining nature of their breaking relationship.
So come on let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you
And I'll be me
This is ultimately him asking her to let go of their relationship. It shows his feelings of not wanting to continue the relationship anymore. However, the lyrics are deeper than just this. They suggest neither of them have been able to be themselves in this relationship, and therefore suppressing their personalities and holding each other back. The last words may be referring to a feeling of freedom that Bay wants.
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Why don't you be you?
And I'll be me?
James recognises the brokenness of their relationship, and the need to release it which is why he references the breeze.
It is a very metaphorical line, people say that it connotes letting go of something you love but can't control any more in the same context as a Kite being taken by the wind and never seen again.
And I'll be me
He repeats this lyric, which makes it stand out to the audience. This could reflect his definite decision or his increasing confidence to break this relationship. Also, instead of a question like the lyrics before, he is telling her that this is the end. Maybe also reassuring himself.
From throwing clothes across the floor
To teeth and claws and slamming door at you
If this is all we're living for
Why are we doing it, doing it, doing it anymore?
This gives us an insight to the violence, distraction and arguments between the two of them. This also gives us a greater understanding to why he is questioning the reason they are in this relationship together.
I used to recognise myself
It's funny how reflections change
When we're becoming something else
I think it's time to walk away
He does not feel like the same person that he was before his relationship. He shows that he doesn't like the way he has changed, and it is time to give up.
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you?
And I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Why don't you be you?
And I'll be me?
And I'll be me?
Tryna fit you hand inside of mine
When we know it just don't belong
There's no force on earth
Could make it feel right
The first line is referring to holding hands, which is a natural display of affection between two people that shouldn't require much effort. He explains it in a way that sounds difficult. There hands don't fit together. This is metaphorical of themselves, they don't fit together as a couple.
He knows it doesn't feel right. There relationship does not feel natural.
Tryna push this problem up the hill
When it's just too heavy to hold
I think now's the time to let it slide
She is trying to ignore the problem, but its to big of a problem that they need to talk about it.
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you?
And I'll be me?
Everything that's broke
Leave it to the breeze
Let the ashes fall
Forget about me
And I'll be me
So come on, let it go
Just let it be
Why don't you be you?
And I'll be me?
And I'll be me
James Bay
