Lyrics
11. Can’t Let Go by VALNTN
Expressing a sense of attachment, comparing it to the lingering presence of cigarette smoke.
Stick around just like cigarette smoke
Describing the persistent nature of the connection, similar to the lingering quality of cigarette smoke.
Like a dream, I fell asleep but I never woke
Metaphorically describing a dreamlike state, where the person feels asleep but not fully awakened.
They say you bad, but I just can't let go
Acknowledging that the person is considered "bad," yet struggling to let go of the connection.
You get me high like cocaine, make my heart race
Highlighting the intense and exhilarating effect of the connection, using the metaphor of being high on cocaine.
You got me hooked, need you even more the next day
Expressing a growing dependency on the person, emphasizing an increasing need for them.
I know you're there, but I just can't let go
Acknowledging the presence of the person but facing difficulty in breaking the connection.
Got me addicted, my head and heart conflicted
Describing a conflicted state of being addicted to the person, with internal struggles between the head and heart.
First you get me high and then you see your other mistress
Highlighting a pattern where the person first elevates emotions and then engages with someone else.
I know you're there, but I just can't let go
Reiterating the difficulty in letting go despite awareness of the situation.
Can't let go
Emphasizing the inability to release the attachment.
But I just can't let go
Repeating the struggle to let go, reinforcing the theme of attachment.
When I feel down, you take me to a good place
Describing the positive impact of the person when feeling down, providing solace and comfort.
You touch me right, I close my eyes and we just fly away
Highlighting the intimate and euphoric experiences with the person, symbolized by closing eyes and flying away.
I know you're bad, but I just can't let go
Acknowledging the perceived negative qualities of the person but struggling to break the connection.
Always go back every time you come around
Indicating a repeated pattern of returning to the person whenever they are around.
But I know as soon as you leave, I hit the ground
Anticipating a negative emotional impact when the person leaves.
I know you're there, but I just can't let you go
Recognizing the persistent presence of the person but expressing difficulty in letting go.
Got me addicted my head and heart conflicted
Reiterating the internal conflict of being addicted to the person.
First you get me high, and then you see your other mistress
Highlighting the cyclical nature of the relationship, with highs followed by engagement with someone else.
I know you're there, but I just can't
Expressing the struggle to let go despite awareness of the challenges.
Can't let go
Reiterating the theme of inability to release the attachment.
But I just can't let go
Emphasizing once again the difficulty in letting go.
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