Dave Luv “Let It Go”

Romantic relationships can be a beautiful thing—when everything is going smoothly, of course. Sometimes they don’t work out, but facing the truth of the matter can be the hardest part of breaking things off. “Let It Go” is the embodiment of that breaking point, the tale of a lover who can no longer tolerate an ex who “tried to keep him down” and now wants to come crawling back. This marks the first time Luv has leaned into an indie rock direction, yet he sounds completely in his element. Grumbling guitars, bouncy drums, and emotive vocals make this track perfect for blasting at full volume, channeling a sharp dose of adolescent ferocity. At a certain point, enough is enough, and Luv pleads for his partner to stop beating a dead horse and finally move on. “Let It Go” isn’t a somber tale—quite the opposite—it’s an anthem of reclamation, perfectly capturing the sense of freedom that comes from walking away from a love that’s long “dead and gone” Luv can’t—and won’t—go back, and that’s the best decision he could make.

Dragging out a relationship with someone who isn’t “the one” can be one of the most draining experiences in the world. Without love as the foundation, what once sparked joy can quickly turn into nothing more than going through the motions day after day. Since stepping onto the scene, Luv and go-to hip-hop visual producer Nicholas Jandora have been inseparable, working together on each of Luv’s music videos to establish his vibrant aesthetic—and “Let It Go” playfully unfurls a narrative of lost love in classic Dave Luv fashion. Opposite his bubbly counterpart, Luv’s thousand-yard, lifeless stare says it all—he’s done. Keeping up the facade has drained every ounce of energy from him, leaving him dragging his feet and staring at the ceiling—zombified, lonesome, and ready to break free.