☝️ Key Points
- The text is about the struggles and frustrations in a relationship where love and attraction have diminished
- The singer is disappointed and concerned about his partner's physical neglect and her indifference towards her appearance
- He feels humiliated by her behavior
- The chorus is an appeal to his partner to take care of their relationship again and continue to love him
- The singer is willing to save the relationship if she is willing to give herself in love and affection
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'Du läßt Dich geh'n' by
Charles Aznavour speak about the struggles and frustrations in a relationship where the love and attraction that once existed have diminished over time. The singer expresses his disappointment and concern about the changes he perceives in his partner. He criticizes her physical neglect and indifference towards her appearance ('With your sloppy figure, you go against nature'). He feels humiliated by her attitude and behavior ('In front of my friends, you show off and portray me as a puppet').
The chorus 'You let yourself go!' is a desperate plea to his partner to take care of herself and their relationship again. The singer longs for the times when they still felt love and affection for each other ('Remember the good times, love at first sight'). He asks her to show him that she still loves him and give him a reason to stay in the relationship ('Show me that you still love me if you make an effort').
The last verse suggests that he is willing to forgive her and save the relationship if she is willing to change and 'let herself go' in a positive sense - to surrender in love and affection as she used to. In summary, the song is a cry for reviving the love and passion that once existed in their relationship.