Shoulda Let You Go

Keyshia Cole

About Shoulda Let You Go

"Shoulda Let You Go" is the second single from R&B singer Keyshia Cole from her second album Just like You, produced by Darkchild. The song features rapper Amina Harris. It premiered on August 25, 2007, on V103, an Atlanta-based radio station.


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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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Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is, was certified platinum by the RIAA. Her sophomore album, Just Like You, went into production shortly after and was released in September 2007 and certified platinum four months later. Her third studio album, A Different Me, was released in December 2008 and has also been certified platinum. All three of these albums were supported by her record breaking reality/documentary series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is which aired on BET from 2006-2008, giving viewers a closer look into Cole's career and family life with her biological mother and sister. After a two year hiatus, she released her fourth studio album, Calling A… more »

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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.
Artists Involved
The song is performed by American recording artist Keyshia Cole. It also features vocals from Amina Harris.
Album Placement
"Shoulda Let You Go" is a track from Cole's second studio album, "Just Like You," which was released in 2007.
Song Producers
Greg Curtis and Keyshia Cole produced the track "Shoulda Let You Go".
Chart Success
The 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.
Songwriting Credits
Keyshia Cole, Gregory Gerard Curtis, and Greg Lawson are the songwriters credited for "Shoulda Let You Go".
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Benny Boom, is a continuation of the video for Cole's previous single "Let It Go".
Song Length
"Shoulda Let You Go" has a runtime of approximately 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
Song Themes
The 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.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for Cole’s vocal delivery and emotional intensity, demonstrating her growth as an artist since her debut album.
Live Performances
Keyshia Cole has performed "Shoulda Let You Go" on television music shows and during live concerts, often receiving a positive audience response.
Release Date
"Shoulda Let You Go" was released as a single on October 2, 2007.

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