Okay, this is what my take on the song is. It seems to me to be about two people in love obviously, and I think the "old" oak tree represents there eternal love for each other. And when it says we can swing and sway, its like the saying "bending but not breaking", in that there love cannot be taken away. But, it seems that something is keeping them apart from each other, hence "when I look at you, your so far away." Something in their lives is keeping them apart, and the title Just Let Go, is saying he wants to be able to let go of whatever it is that is holding them back. Maybe, as stated by other people, the girl was abused, and he is saying that "if only you could just let go" of the past and be with him. Then the line "I know these roots could break the ground" refers to his or her being "rooted" to where they are by there past mistakes (abuse). Also, "in the meantime, or leaves will turn, but rest assured we'll get through anything" is saying that they are moving on to different times and places in their lives, just like the changing seasons. But they will be able to get through it to see each other again. Anyway, that is my extremely long and too far in depth take on this song
Okay, this is what my take on the song is. It seems to me to be about two people in love obviously, and I think the "old" oak tree represents there eternal love for each other. And when it says we can swing and sway, its like the saying "bending but not breaking", in that there love cannot be taken away. But, it seems that something is keeping them apart from each other, hence "when I look at you, your so far away." Something in their lives is keeping them apart, and the title Just Let Go, is saying he wants to be able to let go of whatever it is that is holding them back. Maybe, as stated by other people, the girl was abused, and he is saying that "if only you could just let go" of the past and be with him. Then the line "I know these roots could break the ground" refers to his or her being "rooted" to where they are by there past mistakes (abuse). Also, "in the meantime, or leaves will turn, but rest assured we'll get through anything" is saying that they are moving on to different times and places in their lives, just like the changing seasons. But they will be able to get through it to see each other again. Anyway, that is my extremely long and too far in depth take on this song