Let Me Go
Cake
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When she walks She swings her arms Instead of her hips When she talks she moves her mouth Instead of her lips And I've waited for her for so long I have waited for her for so long I've wondered if I could hang on I wonder if I could hang on Let me go she said Let me go she said Let me go and I will want you more Let me go, let me go Let me go and I will want you When she wants, she wants the sun Instead of the moon When she sees, she sees the stars Inside of her room And I've waited for her for so long I have waited for her for so long I've wondered if I could hang on I wonder if I could hang on Let me go she said Let me go she said Let me go and I will want you more Let me go she said let me go Let me go and I will want you Let me go she said Let me go she said Let me go she said let me go Let me go she said Let me go let me go Let me go let me go Let me go let me go Let let me go
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Written by: Jim Campilongo, John M. McCrea
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Let Me Go" is a song by the popular alternative rock band Cake. The band is renowned for their distinctive musical style that fuses different genres such as country music, Mariachi, rock, and hip hop.
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Album InformationThe song "Let Me Go" is from Cake's third studio album "Prolonging the Magic," which was released in 1998.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Let Me Go" features Cake's usual stylized, low-budget aesthetic. It shows a puppet show where a devil puppet tries to make a woman fall in love with him, reflecting the lyrics of the song.
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Song ThemesThe song is known for its themes of emotional manipulation and unrequited love. It tells the story of a person who is trying to move on from a toxic relationship.
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InstrumentsCake's use of various instruments, including a vibraslap and a distinctive guitar riff, identify the song. Furthermore, the band’s lead singer John McCrea's characteristic monotone vocal delivery adds to its uniqueness.
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Vocal TechniqueIn "Let Me Go," John McCrea, Cake's lead singer, uses a unique technique known as talk-singing or Sprechgesang. This involves speaking the lyrics in a rhythmic way, bordering on rapping but not quite moving into full singing.
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Chart Performance"Let Me Go" was a moderate hit for Cake, reaching number 26 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, like many of Cake's pieces, was praised for its clever lyrics and unique sound combining different musical styles.
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Album RecognitionThe album "Prolonging the Magic," which features "Let Me Go," was certified platinum in the United States, selling over one million copies.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Cake often includes "Let Me Go" in their setlist. The song's distinctive sound often gets a strong reaction from concert attendees.
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