The song "Let It Be" by Hayley Kiyoko is about a relationship that has reached its end. The lyrics suggest that the narrator still loves and misses their partner, but they have come to accept that they need to let go and move on. The song begins with the narrator expressing their need for their partner to come back to them and calm them down. They see their partner as their guiding force, their "operator," and want to show them every layer of their being. However, they feel like they are losing their power and constantly thinking about their partner at a rapid pace. They find it difficult to imagine being with anyone else because they believe they had it all together. As the song progresses, the narrator realizes that they need to let go and let things be. They emphasize the importance of being free and urge their partner to meet them halfway and give a little love. They acknowledge that taking "baby steps" in the relationship has led to a mess of feelings. The chorus reiterates the belief that they had a strong connection, but they had to learn how to fall and accept the end of the relationship. They admit that it is hard to let go when they still love and miss their partner. The bridge of the song emphasizes the struggle of moving on. The narrator feels like they are imitating a false version of themselves and that the chaos of the breakup keeps them feeling isolated. They feel like they wasted the beauty of the relationship by being alone. They mention washing the sheets because their partner is still in their thoughts, and they can't escape the darkness they feel. The repeated line, "All in my head and it's killing me cause we're at the end," highlights the pain of letting go. Overall, "Let It Be" is a song about accepting the end of a relationship and the importance of finding freedom and letting go despite the lingering feelings.
