Today, the song remains a staple of 90s nostalgia , frequently appearing in tributes and throwbacks as a timeless example of the romantic ballad. Westlife – If I Let You Go Lyrics - Genius

: The central chorus asks the defining question: "But if I let you go, I will never know / What my life would be holding you close to me".

: Verses describe "day after day" and "night after night" of trying to move on, only to find that the feelings won't fade away.