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Let Go

Let Go

Artist: BTS•Album: FACE YOURSELF
🇯🇵 Japanese · 🇺🇸 English📅 2018K-PopBTS

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Let Go” (Let Go) is performed by BTS, released on the album FACE YOURSELF in 2018.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

さよならの前に let go

sayonara no mae ni let go

でも心の迷路の中で迷う

demo kokoro no meiro no naka de mayou

Stereo から monoへ

Stereo kara mono he

分かれ道はそう

wakaremichi ha sou

これが散りゆくさだめならば

kore ga chiri yuku sa dame nara ba

My last letter

綴る言葉 書いては消してる

tsuzuru kotoba kai te ha keshi teru

君への想いは so many to let go

kimi he no omoi ha so many to let go

Chorus

Unpuzzle my Lego

元の形に戻れないレベル

moto no katachi ni modore nai reberu

So be it, don't cry (don't cry)

I'ma let you go and fly (ah)

忙しなくする日々 keeping myself busy

sewashinaku suru hibi keeping myself busy

紛らわすため埋め込んだ schedule

magirawasu tame umekon da schedule

でも忘れないよ

demo wasure nai yo

脳裏に焼き付いてる like tattoo (ah-ha)

nouri ni yakitsui teru like tattoo ( ah - ha )

Verse 3

あの頃には戻れないね (that's right)

ano koro ni ha modore nai ne ( that ' s right )

出来ることなら call your name (your name)

dekiru koto nara call your name ( your name )

No, but 受け止める your blame (your blame)

No , but uketomeru your blame ( your blame )

本当に it is time to say goodbye

hontouni it is time to say goodbye

さよならの前に let go

sayonara no mae ni let go

でも心の迷路の中で迷う

demo kokoro no meiro no naka de mayou

Stereo から monoへ

Stereo kara mono he

分かれ道はそう続くだろう

wakaremichi ha sou tsuzuku daro u

Verse 4

今君の手を 離せるように

ima kun no te wo hanaseru you ni

I gotta let you know (gotta let you know)

That I need to let you go (need to let you go)

Hard to say goodbye でも逃げない

Hard to say goodbye demo nige nai

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh)

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh)

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh)

Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh

Verse 5

Eh, oh

今頃どこで何をしてる

imagoro doko de nani wo shi teru

遠く離れて誰を想う

tooku hanare te dare wo omou

君がいない生活はもう unbelievable

kimi ga i nai seikatsu ha mou unbelievable

それでも行くしかねえんだ eh

soredemo iku shika nee n da eh

俺が愛し過ぎた人（人）

ore ga aishi sugi ta hito （ hito ）

絡み過ぎて絡みあった糸（糸）

karami sugi te karami a ta ito （ ito ）

解けなくなって別の道を歩む

toke naku na te betsu no michi wo ayumu

Verse 6

そのために I'll say goodbye

sono tame ni I ' ll say goodbye

始まりは いつの日も

hajimari ha itsuno bi mo

雨の中隠した涙の先に

ame no naka kakushi ta namida no saki ni

待ってる やり直そう

ma teru yarinaoso u

また未来で

mata mirai de

笑顔で会えるように

egao de aeru you ni

今君の手を 離せるように

ima kun no te wo hanaseru you ni

I gotta let you know (gotta let you know)

Verse 7

That I need to let you go (need to let you go)

Hard to say goodbye でも逃げない

Hard to say goodbye demo nige nai

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh)

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh)

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh)

Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh

二人でみた 空の色

ni nin de mi ta sora no iro

二人がいた 道の香り

ni nin ga i ta michi no kaori

Verse 8

忘れないでいて

wasure nai de i te

今君の手を 離せるように

ima kun no te wo hanaseru you ni

I gotta let you know (gotta let you know)

That I need to let you go (need to let you go)

Hard to say goodbye でも逃げない

Hard to say goodbye demo nige nai

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh) ah (hoo-ooh-ooh)

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh) yeah-hey

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh)

Verse 9

I'm ready to let go (hoo-ooh-ooh) yeah (hoo-ooh-ooh)

I'm ready to let go

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Let Go” by BTS.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Let Go" (Let Go) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Let Go" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Let Go" highlights BTS's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Let Go”?

"Let Go" (Let Go) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, an...

Q: How can I practice singing “Let Go” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Let Go”.

Performer (아티스트)BTS
Album (앨범)FACE YOURSELF
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BTS and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Let Go by BTS?

"Let Go" is performed by BTS. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Let Go with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Let Go by BTS?

"Let Go" is performed by BTS, released on the album "FACE YOURSELF" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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