The Art of Letting Go is an unreleased song by Marina Diamandis, intended for her fourth studio album, LOVE + FEAR.
The song was written by Marina, however, any co-writers and producers remain unknown.
Background[]
In May 2017, artist Banks shared an image to Instagram, discussing "Letting Go". The photo may have been inspiration behind The Art of Letting Go, as Marina liked the post.[2]
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demo | N/A - Unreleased | Leaked: 10 Oct 2019 | 3:34 |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I've been treading water ever since my feelings changed
I fell out of order, didn't feel the same
Looking in the mirror, didn't recognise my face
The painted on facades slipping out of place
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been trying, trying, trying
To go back to who I was
But I'd be lying, lying, lying
To myself but at what cost?
[Chorus]
I surrender all control
And everything I think I kno-o-ow
I've been high and I've been low
Swallowed up by a black
Ho-o-o-o-o-o-ole
Ho-o-o-o-o-o-ole
I'm not giving up
I'm finally letting go
[Verse 2]
I've been turning metal, heavy metal into gold
Baptised by the fire just so I can grow
Pushing at the concrete, pushing like a stubborn rose
Now that I'm in bloom all my colours show
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been trying, trying, trying
To go back to who I was
But I'd be lying, lying, lying
To myself but at what cost?
[Chorus]
I surrender all control
And everything I think I kno-o-ow
I've been high and I've been low
Swallowed up by a black
Ho-o-o-o-o-o-ole (let go)
Ho-o-o-o-o-o-ole
I'm not giving up
I'm finally letting go
[Bridge]
Now I've got the freedom, no need to be sad
Everything I wanted, I already had
I just didn't know-oh there was an art to letting go
I just didn't know-oh there was an art to letting go
I just didn't know-oh (I just didn't know-oh)
There was an art to letting go
I just didn't know-oh (I just didn't know-oh)
There was an art to letting go
[Chorus]
I surrender all control
And everything I think I kno-o-ow
I've been high and I've been low
Swallowed up by a black
Ho-o-o-o-o-o-ole (let go)
Ho-o-o-o-o-o-ole
I'm not giving up, I'm finally letting go
I didn't know there was an art to letting go
References[]
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| Tour ♢ Merch ♢ Photography ♢ Collaborators | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | LOVE + FEAR ♢ LOVE + FEAR (Acoustic) |
| Tracklist | Handmade Heaven ♢ Superstar ♢ Orange Trees ♢ Baby ♢ Enjoy Your Life ♢ True ♢ To Be Human ♢ End of the Earth ♢ Believe in Love ♢ Life Is Strange ♢ You ♢ Karma ♢ Emotional Machine ♢ Too Afraid ♢ No More Suckers ♢ Soft to Be Strong |
| Non-Album | |
| Pre-Break | Holiday ♢ Absent Love ♢ Cause I'm A Woman ♢ Cruel ♢ Doubt Your Love ♢ Worth It ♢ The Art of Letting Go ♢ There's Nothing Wrong With You |
| Post-Break | If It's Worth It ♢ Demons and Angels ♢ Please Don't Call Me ♢ Water Under the Bridge ♢ What I Wanna Do |
| Unleaked | Beautiful World ♢ Unknown Song ♢ Unknown Song (w/ Lizzo and James Flannigan) |
| Misc | If I Left The World ♢ About Love ♢ Etsi Einai I Zoi ♢ Only Want You ♢ With a Little Help from My Friends |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |