2. Let Me Go - Avril Lavigne
When the song was first conceptualised, it was meant to be about two lovers who finally let each other go. But the music industry couldn't make up its mind, so they restructured the song to (also?) be about two people who've just gotten married. Compare these lines:
Love that once hung on the wall Used to mean something, but now it means nothing The echoes are gone in the hall But I still remember, the pain of December
One point for breakup song.
A brand new life, this tale is rude Where it's right, you always know So this time, I won't let go
One point for new beginnings song.
There's only one thing left here to say Love's never too late
One more point for song about breakups.
I've broken free from these memories I've let it go, I've let it go And two goodbyes, lend you this new life Don't let me go, don't let me go
One point for...each...
Won't let you go, don't let me go Won't let you go, don't let me go Won't let you go, don't let me go Won't let you go, don't let me go
I give up.