Let Yourself Go
Tom Petty · Mojo [2010]
Waitin' on friend who ain't come yet
And he might not get here for three or four days
Got to make a little bit go a long way
I've got a blond headed woman who likes to come around
Cute little hippy girl lives in town
Brings a bag a records and she plays 'em 'til dawn
Give me little lovin' then she got to go home
When times are hard
When you start feelin' low
Let yourself go
When the river's risin' and the world feels cold
Let yourself go
Let yourself go
I got a 442 sittin' in the sun
Well it's been ten years since she used to run
Man she was a beauty in '69
But there ain't no more comin' down the line
When times are hard
And you start feelin' low
Let yourself go
When the river's risin' and your world feels cold
Let yourself go
Honey let yourself go
Let Yourself Go
Tom Petty's 2010 album Mojo marked a distinct shift in his career, embracing a blues-rock sound that drew heavily from the electric traditions of the 1960s. Let Yourself Go stands as a vibrant example of this stylistic exploration, showcasing Petty's ability to reinterpret classic rock idioms with his signature melodic sensibility. The track captures the loose, energetic spirit that defined the recording sessions for the album, moving away from the polished production of his earlier hits. While the song does not carry the immediate radio dominance of anthems like Free Falling or I Won't Back Down, it remains a crucial piece of his later discography. It highlights the enduring versatility of an artist who continued to experiment with genre and arrangement well into the new millennium, offering listeners a raw and spirited performance that underscores his deep connection to rock history.