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Let It Go
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Newsboys' song "Let It Go" addresses the struggle of holding onto bitterness and the call to forgive others as Christ forgave. The lyrics paint a picture of someone waiting for an apology, but the song urges them to release their anger and resentment. It references Jesus' words on the cross, "Father, forgive them," as the ultimate example of letting go of rights and extending forgiveness. The message is about the freedom found in forgiveness and the danger of letting bitterness steal joy. The song encourages listeners to trust God's way, even when it's hard to understand.
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You are waiting on a beach
For a healing word to come
Maybe an apology in a bottle
Maybe a flare that says, "I'm sorry."
And the hurting leaves you numb
Will you forgive?
Will you forget?
Will you live what you know?
He left his rights
Will you leave yours?
You don't understand it
Let it go
You are waiting on a beach
This is where the east meets west
And as another sun sets on your anger
The darkness laughs, as the wound destroys
And it turns your prayers to noise
Will you forgive?
Will you forget?
Will you live what you know?
He left his rights
Will you leave yours?
You won't understand it
Let it go
This bitterness you hide
It seeps into your soul
And it steals your joy
'til it's all you know
Let it go
Will you forgive?
Will you forget?
Will you live what you know?
He left his rights
Will you leave yours?
You won't understand it
Let it go
Will you forgive?
Will you forget?
Will you live what you know?
Beneath the cross
You hear His words,
"Father, forgive them,"
And you know
You can't understand it
Let it go