Let Yourself Go
Green Day
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Shut your mouth 'cause you're talking too much And I don't give a damn anyway You always seem to be stepping in shit And all you really do is complain Hitch a ride, tell 'em all you like Small minds tend to think a like Shut your mouth 'cause you're talking too much And I don't give a f*ck anyway Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Cut the crap 'cause you're screaming in my ear And you're taking up all of the space You're really testing my patience again And I'd rather get punched in the face You're getting on my every last nerve Everything you've said I've already heard I'm sick to death of your every last breath And I don't give a f*ck anyway Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Always f*ck fuckin' with my head now Always f*ck fuckin' with my head now Always f*ck fuckin' with my head now Always fucking with my head and I gotta let it go! Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go Gotta let me go, gotta let it go
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Written by: JASON BULL, ROBERT STAPLETON, GARETH GREENALL, LORNE WRIGHT
Lyrics © S2K MUSIC LIMITED, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Let Yourself Go" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from the band’s ninth studio album, "¡Uno!" in 2012.
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Song ConceptThe song is essentially about releasing pent up emotions and frustrations, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and just enjoy life.
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Chart PerformanceThough not as hugely successful as some of the band's previous hits, "Let Yourself Go" did chart in some regions. It reached number 26 on the US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) and 72 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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Writing and CompositionLike most of Green Day's songs, "Let Yourself Go" was written by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong. The song has a fast tempo and aggressive tune, which is characteristic of the band's punk rock style.
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Single ReleaseA live version of "Let Yourself Go" was released as a single prior to the release of the "¡Uno!" album. The live version was recorded at a show in Austin, Texas.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Let Yourself Go" was released in September 2012. It features a live performance of the song at the Red 7 club in Austin, Texas.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally had positive reviews for "Let Yourself Go". For example, Rolling Stone described it as having a "stomping verse melody" and a "soaring pop chorus".
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Band Member RemarksDrummer Tré Cool called "Let Yourself Go" one of his favorite songs from the "¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré!" album trilogy.
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Live Performances"Let Yourself Go" made its live debut in November 2011 during a secret Green Day gig at The Studio at Red 7 in Austin.
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Song DurationThe length of the song "Let Yourself Go" is approximately 2 minutes and 57 seconds, making it one of the shortest tracks on the album "¡Uno!"
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