The song "Let It Go" by Escape The Fate is a rock song that expresses feelings of being on the verge of a breakdown and struggling to let go of someone who is not fully committed to the relationship. The lyrics depict the narrator's emotional state, describing themselves as being close to a breakdown and feeling on the brink of an epic meltdown. They admit to being on the way to a flat line, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling emotionally drained and at their limit. The narrator expresses their reluctance to leave the person they are addressing, acknowledging that they don't really want to let them go. However, it is clear that the other person is not fully dedicated to the relationship, unable to stay committed to the narrator. Despite their desire to keep the person in their life, the narrator recognizes that they have to try to let them go because they are not theirs to own. The repeated lines, "If I let it go, if I let this go, if I let you go, would the scars continue to show," suggest the narrator's fear of the emotional scars and pain that may persist even if they decide to end the relationship. They are questioning whether the hurt and wounds they have experienced in the relationship will ever truly heal or if they will continue to bear the marks of the past. The song overall portrays a sense of desperation and turmoil, with the narrator struggling to accept the reality of the situation and finding it difficult to let go of someone who is not fully there for them. It explores the emotional journey of trying to release someone from their life while also grappling with the fear of the lasting impact of the relationship.
