Let Your Love Go

Bread's song 'Let Your Love Go' is a heartfelt plea for emotional and romantic openness. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire, as the singer implores their partner to release the love they have been holding back. The opening lines, 'There's a reason for the life that you live / And there's a pleasin' that I know you can give,' suggest that the partner has a significant role to play in the singer's happiness and fulfillment. The repeated refrain of 'No, no, no / You don't want to let your love go' versus 'Yes, yes, yes / You really oughta be gettin' some happiness' highlights the tension between reluctance and the potential for joy.

The song uses metaphors of motion and exploration to describe the act of giving and receiving love. Phrases like 'I made a motion and it's out on the floor / And it's a notion that I'd love to explore' suggest that love is an active, dynamic force that needs to be expressed and experienced. The singer's craving for the 'love you've been savin'' and 'tastin' the love you been wastin'' further emphasizes the idea that love should not be hoarded but shared freely.

The chorus underscores the emotional stakes, with the singer positioning themselves as vulnerable and at the mercy of their partner's decisions: 'You're a lady / And I'm here in the palm of your hand / Such a lady / How much more do you think I can stand?' This imagery of being in the 'palm of your hand' conveys a sense of power imbalance, where the partner holds the key to the singer's emotional well-being. The song ultimately calls for a release of love, urging the partner to embrace the happiness that comes with emotional openness and connection.