Lyric discussion by FAC 

Cover art for Let It Go lyrics by Hailee Steinfeld

Lyrics are self-explanatory, it's about a love relationship that have gone sour.

Hailee: "More than ever in the last couple months in my life, I've experienced what it's like to try and maintain a relationship while working," she explained to Teen Vogue. "You realise that when you love someone so much and you can't give them the time, and the energy that they deserve, it's heartbreaking."

Hailee continued: "People have said Let Me Go feels like a break-up song but it really is a love song and it's about loving that person so much that all you want to do is see them happy and see them with somebody that makes them happy."

"Let Me Go" reminds me of a past relationship with a guy that I've known since childhood, who lives in my hometown. We dated very briefly and during that time I realized we were on different life paths. Great dude, but no chemistry. I broke up with him out of respect, because I want him to find someone who could love him for the great guy he is. He was hurt and refused to accept my decision, so I resorted to ignoring his calls/texts.

A year later, he called and asked for another chance. I felt guilty and said yes. But, still no chemistry. I broke up with him again, explaining that I wasn't happy. He pleaded, apologized, begged -- and here I am once again, ignoring his calls/texts. I want him to move on for his own good, and "let me go."