The Art of Letting Go
By Mark Neihart
Written at 37 · Music from my 30's, see the decade on the Music page
Lyrics
The Art of Letting Go Let go of the vast and past thoughts that run unchecked and unfettered Through the reaches of your mind Discard the burden of the future and the fear of the unknown Shed the notions of body, soul, and mind, and spirit The Art of letting go is something you should know Let go of shame, or regret, of peril and misfortune Peel off the layers of fruitless endeavor and mindless toil Toss away folly and wonder and answers Release the tensions of memories and sex The Art of letting go is something you should know Rid yourself of heartache and responsibility and clothing Lose all and be free, give all and be free Move aside the doors and walls and hurdles and barriers Clear out the cobwebs, dust, and junk and clutter Let go. Let go of the past, let go of the future, let go of pain Let go, let go of love let go of desire and passion And most of all retribution The Art of letting go is something you should know There is a focal point at the center of your self Existing, self sufficient, actual This focal point is what remains when all is given away Shed your life for this focal point That eternal kernel of hope, ever-lasting life, peace And virtue.
From Mark’s lyric sheet.Recorded 1996
Released 1999
Credits
- Artist
- Mark Neihart
- Written by
- TBD
- Performed by
- TBD
- Engineered by
- TBD
- Produced by
- TBD
- Recorded at
- Radishman Studio
Story & notes
How the song came to be, in Mark’s own words.
Recording notes, instruments and versions.
Other versions
- 11 The Art of Letting Gomix/master · AIF2008-02-28
- 11 The Art of Letting Gomix/master · M4A2005-02-24
2 other versions in the archive; press play on any row to hear it (one plays at a time).
