"Make It Go" by Kina Grannis is a heartfelt and emotional song about the experience of watching a loved one suffer and feeling helpless in the face of their pain. The song describes the narrator's struggle to come to terms with their own emotions while trying to appear strong and unaffected. The lyrics indicate that there was something wrong with the loved one, possibly an illness or injury, and they were hospitalized for nights. The narrator recalls the moment when they learned the news, and the strong emotional reaction it evoked in their father. This event caused the narrator to feel a mix of emotions, including fear, helplessness, and a desire to pretend that everything was fine. The song highlights the internal conflict the narrator feels about not expressing their true emotions. They apologize for not showing care and not sharing their feelings, acknowledging that it was a mistake to withhold their pain and fears. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and longing to have been more vulnerable and open with their loved one. The chorus reflects the narrator's desire to keep their tears hidden, both to avoid facing the reality of the situation and to protect their loved one from seeing their pain. They hoped that their love alone would somehow be able to make the pain and suffering disappear. The bridge of the song expresses the narrator's frustration at themselves for not speaking up sooner and expressing their fear and anger. They question how they could have gone so long without letting their loved one know how scared and angry they were about the situation. They find it unfair that this hardship has befallen their loved one, and wonder why it happened to them. In summary, "Make It Go" by Kina Grannis is a deeply personal song about the struggle to navigate one's emotions and communicate them to a loved one during a difficult time. It explores themes of vulnerability, regret, and the desire to protect those we care about from pain.
