I Let Go of a Dream

Intro

Mmm, oh-oh (uh-huh)

Hold my breath, let it fall — yeah

Verse

I taped the map to the inside of my chest

Trail of coffee rings, freckles of past bets

Bought a better jacket for a bigger weather

But the weather changed and I changed into leather

I rehearsed every line like a comet on cue

Said the sky was mine, but the sky had other views

Called my name in the mirror, it sounded unsure

Was I brave or just stubborn? (was I sure?)

Pre-chorus

I kept the ticket in my wallet, felt like a promise

Pulled at loose threads, kept sewing the same mistakes

Late-night radio sang someone else’s chorus

I learned the notes, but I forgot how to breathe

Chorus

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream (I let go)

I folded paper plans into smaller things (uh-huh)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

But I’m not gone — I’m learning how to be me (yeah, be me)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

I whispered, then I shouted, then I sighed (oh-oh)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

Now I’m standing in the middle of a quiet fight (mm)

Verse

There’s a drawer full of photos I never mailed

A suitcase half-packed with reasons I inhaled

Friends said, “Keep pushing,” like that fixed the bruises

Faith and stubbornness are different kinds of uses

I wore my courage like a coat that didn’t fit

Pulled the collar up when the doubt bit

Sometimes letting go felt like giving in

But sometimes giving in is the place you begin

Pre-chorus

I counted all my losses like they were stars

Then I watched one fall and learn how to burn

Some nights felt heavy like a door with no handle

I slept, then woke up, and I learned how to turn

Chorus

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream (I let go)

I folded paper plans into smaller things (oh-oh)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

But I’m not gone — I’m learning how to be me (mmm)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

I whispered, then I shouted, then I sighed (yeah)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

Now I’m standing in the middle of a quiet fight (uh-huh)

Bridge

So I’ll paint new questions on the inside of my hands

I’ll keep a pocket of hope like loose change for plans

It’s okay to fold what you loved and put it down

It’s okay to wake up and not know your crown

Oh — I’ll start a little quieter, I’ll start small

I’ll hum a different chorus when the night calls

I’m not finished, just shifting shapes and names

I’m learning how to let go and still stay brave

Chorus

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream (I let go)

I folded paper plans into smaller things (oh-oh)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

But I’m not gone — I’m learning how to be me (yeah)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

I whispered, then I shouted, then I sighed (mmm)

I let go of a dream, I let go of a dream

Now I’m standing in the middle of a quiet fight (let me breathe)

Outro

Mmm, oh — (let me breathe)