Shoulda Let You Go
Keyshia Cole
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Just to think about it, I would do things that I would regret (trying to get you to) To understand how I felt for you I tried real hard time and time again but I Didn't know my love wouldn't grow, I should of just let it go But I, stayed around thinking you would learn to love And we both know you're wrong There's nothing you can do, to ever undo what you've done to me I loved you, deep in my heart I know you couldn't love me But baby I just kept holding on, I should of let you go Should of let you go I should of let you go You know I should of let you go Couldn't do without it, I felt I needed you in my world (to get me by, by) More and more I looked out for you, you tried to play me like a fool so I Didn't care that love wasn't there, had to just let it go Couldn't stay around, thinking you would learn to love And we both know you're wrong There's nothing you can do, to ever undo what you've done to me I loved you, deep in my heart I know you couldn't love me But baby I just kept holding on, I should of let you go Should of let you go I should of let you go You know I should of let you go And now I'm gone, plus I'd rather be alone We both grown, lower your tone over the phone, alright I should of known, damn I should of known This wouldn't last long, when you didn't come home some nights And now I'm on, in the zone, handle business on my own So respect the queen on the throne, alright Here's some strong advice, move on, that's life You wrong I'm right, and I'm glad I let you go And we both know you're wrong There's nothing you can do, to ever undo what you've done to me I loved you, deep in my heart I know you couldn't love me But baby I just kept holding on, I should of let you go Should of let you go I should of let you go You know I should of let you go Don't know why you would ever lie to me so, But I should of let you Don't know why I could never let you go Could of, should of, let you Don't know why would ever lie to me so, But I should of let you Don't know why I could never let you go Could of, should of, let you Don't know why you would ever lie to me so, But I should of let you Don't know why I could never let you go Could of, should of, let you
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Written by: KEYSHIA COLE, RODNEY JERKINS, RODNEY ROY JERKINS, UNKNOWN CO-WRITER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Shoulda Let You Go" is classified as an R&B song with touches of pop and soul influences.
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Artists InvolvedThe song is performed by American recording artist Keyshia Cole. It also features vocals from Amina Harris.
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Album Placement"Shoulda Let You Go" is a track from Cole's second studio album, "Just Like You," which was released in 2007.
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Song ProducersGreg Curtis and Keyshia Cole produced the track "Shoulda Let You Go".
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Chart SuccessThe song reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Songwriting CreditsKeyshia Cole, Gregory Gerard Curtis, and Greg Lawson are the songwriters credited for "Shoulda Let You Go".
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Benny Boom, is a continuation of the video for Cole's previous single "Let It Go".
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Song Length"Shoulda Let You Go" has a runtime of approximately 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Song ThemesThe song explores themes of regret, love and breakup. It lyrically reflects on a relationship that wasn't beneficial, with Cole expressing that she should have ended the relationship sooner.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for Cole’s vocal delivery and emotional intensity, demonstrating her growth as an artist since her debut album.
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Live PerformancesKeyshia Cole has performed "Shoulda Let You Go" on television music shows and during live concerts, often receiving a positive audience response.
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Release Date"Shoulda Let You Go" was released as a single on October 2, 2007.
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