Let Me Go (3 Doors Down song)

"Let Me Go"
"Let Me Go"
Single by 3 Doors Down
from the album Seventeen Days
B-side	"Be Somebody" (acoustic)
Released	November 22, 2004
Length	3:52
Label	Republic; Universal;
Songwriter(s)	Brad Arnold; Matt Roberts; Todd Harrell; Chris Henderson;
Producer(s)	Johnny K
3 Doors Down singles chronology
Music video
	"Let Me Go" on YouTube

"Let Me Go" is a song by American rock band 3 Doors Down, released on November 22, 2004, as the lead single from their third studio album, Seventeen Days (2005). The song peaked number 14 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Modern Rock Tracks charts, and number six on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

Writing

According to lead singer Brad Arnold, "Let Me Go" was originally written for the Spider-Man 2 soundtrack but didn't end up in the film's soundtrack.^[1] Arnold explained that "we liked it so much, we kept it for ourselves."^[1] Arnold wanted to keep the song, "because it also had meaning to me personally."^[2] Lyrically "Let Me Go" is a break-up song.^[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Wayne Isham and features actors Jodi Lyn O'Keefe and Jesse Metcalfe as two young high school students whose relationship seems to be the ideal, but which soon is shattered by a devastating secret. Jodi appears to be nothing more than the average all-American type on the surface, but her secret night job as a stripper at a strip club called Jumbo's Clown Room shows a different side. Jesse, upon realizing this, acts coldly and eventually separates from her. The rest of the video shows them both showing remorse over this hasty decision. At the very end, Jesse discovers that Jodi's night efforts was only being used to support her final secret: her young baby daughter. Throughout the clip, the band is seen performing on a rainy city street illuminated with several backlights. In an interview with 3 Doors Down, it was revealed that a later idea was that Jodi hated being a stripper.

Track listings

US promo CD^[3]

"Let Me Go" (rock version) – 4:00
"Let Me Go" (alternate version) – 4:00

UK 7-inch single^[4]

A. "Let Me Go" (rock version) – 4:00

B. "Be Somebody" (acoustic) – 3:18

Australian CD single^[5]

"Let Me Go" – 4:00
"Be Somebody" (acoustic) – 3:18
"Kryptonite" (live) – 4:14
"That Smell" (live) – 6:01

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Let Me Go"
Chart (2005)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[6]	55
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[7]	46
Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)^[8]	7
Canada Hot AC Top 30 (Radio & Records)^[9]	2
Germany (GfK)^[10]	55
Greece (IFPI)^[11]	37
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[12]	18
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[13]	50
Scotland (OCC)^[14]	86
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[15]	16
UK Singles (OCC)^[16]	133
US Billboard Hot 100^[17]	14
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)^[18]	3
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)^[19]	14
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)^[20]	6
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)^[21]	2

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Let Me Go"
Chart (2005)	Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[22]	97
US Billboard Hot 100^[23]	38
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)^[24]	5
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[25]	12
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)^[26]	35

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[27]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	November 22, 2004	Mainstream rock active rock triple A radio alternative radio	Republic Universal	^[28]
United States	January 3, 2005	Contemporary hit hot AC radio		^[29]
Australia	March 7, 2005	CD		^[30]

References

^ ^a ^b Songfacts. "Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down : Songwriter Interviews". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
^ ^a ^b Union, Wonderful. "Official Site". 3 Doors Down. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
^ Let Me Go (US promo CD liner notes). 3 Doors Down. Universal Records, Republic Records. 2004. UNIR 21362-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Let Me Go (US 7-inch single sleeve). 3 Doors Down. Universal Records, Republic Records, Island Records. 2005. MCS40423, MCS40423.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Let Me Go (Australian CD single liner notes). 3 Doors Down. Universal Records, Republic Records. 2004. 9880055.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 279.
^ "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1609. June 3, 2005. p. 26. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
^ "R&R Canada Hot AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1604. April 29, 2005. p. 50. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
^ "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "Top 50 Singles Εβδομάδα 27/2–5/3" (in Greek). IFPI. Archived from the original on March 3, 2005. Retrieved July 3, 2020. See Best Position column.
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 12, 2005" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
^ "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go". Singles Top 100.
^ "Chart Log UK 1994–2010 !!! – 99th Floor Elevators". Zobbel. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
^ "3 Doors Down Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "3 Doors Down Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "3 Doors Down Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "3 Doors Down Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "3 Doors Down Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
^ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2005". Top 40. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2005". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
^ "2005 The Year in Music & Touring: Hot Adult Top 40 Songs". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 52. December 24, 2005. p. YE-76.
^ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 26.
^ "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Modern Rock Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 52.
^ "American single certifications – 3 Doors Down – Let Me Go". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1582. November 19, 2004. p. 21. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1587. December 31, 2004. p. 13. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 07/03/2005" (PDF). ARIA. March 7, 2005. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2021.

[:0-1] Songfacts. "Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down : Songwriter Interviews". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved September 17, 2019.

[:1-2] Union, Wonderful. "Official Site". 3 Doors Down. Retrieved September 17, 2019.

[3] Let Me Go (US promo CD liner notes). 3 Doors Down. Universal Records, Republic Records. 2004. UNIR 21362-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[4] Let Me Go (US 7-inch single sleeve). 3 Doors Down. Universal Records, Republic Records, Island Records. 2005. MCS40423, MCS40423.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[5] Let Me Go (Australian CD single liner notes). 3 Doors Down. Universal Records, Republic Records. 2004. 9880055.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[6] Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 279.

[sc_Austria_3_Doors_Down-7] "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.

[8] "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1609. June 3, 2005. p. 26. Retrieved October 15, 2020.

[9] "R&R Canada Hot AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1604. April 29, 2005. p. 50. Retrieved May 16, 2024.

[sc_Germany_3_Doors_Down-10] "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved January 30, 2020.

[11] "Top 50 Singles Εβδομάδα 27/2–5/3" (in Greek). IFPI. Archived from the original on March 3, 2005. Retrieved July 3, 2020. See Best Position column.

[sc_Dutch40_-12] "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 12, 2005" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[sc_Dutch100_3_Doors_Down-13] "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.

[sc_Scotland_-14] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 6, 2023.

[sc_Sweden_3_Doors_Down-15] "3 Doors Down – Let Me Go". Singles Top 100.

[16] "Chart Log UK 1994–2010 !!! – 99th Floor Elevators". Zobbel. Retrieved April 5, 2019.

[sc_Billboardhot100_3_Doors_Down-17] "3 Doors Down Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.

[sc_Billboardadultpopsongs_3_Doors_Down-18] "3 Doors Down Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.

[sc_Billboardalternativesongs_3_Doors_Down-19] "3 Doors Down Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.

[sc_Billboardmainstreamrock_3_Doors_Down-20] "3 Doors Down Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.

[sc_Billboardpopsongs_3_Doors_Down-21] "3 Doors Down Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.

[22] "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2005". Top 40. Retrieved December 7, 2019.

[23] "Billboard Top 100 – 2005". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved December 7, 2019.

[24] "2005 The Year in Music & Touring: Hot Adult Top 40 Songs". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 52. December 24, 2005. p. YE-76.

[25] "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 26.

[26] "2005 The Year in Charts: Top Modern Rock Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 52.

[United_States3_Doors_DownLet_Me_GosingleCertRef-27] "American single certifications – 3 Doors Down – Let Me Go". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

[28] "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1582. November 19, 2004. p. 21. Retrieved May 20, 2021.

[29] "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1587. December 31, 2004. p. 13. Retrieved May 20, 2021.

[30] "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 07/03/2005" (PDF). ARIA. March 7, 2005. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2021.

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