GENRE; Acoustic Rock/ Soft Rock/ Rock Pop/ Contemporary Pop/ Classic Rock

RELEASE DATE; 13 February, 2026

RATING; 4/5

There’s something disarmingly honest about the way EYE OF TJ revisits “Letting Go of You” in this acoustic version. Instead of trying to outdo the original’s explosive energy, the EYE OF TJ project does the opposite — it pulls everything back. Released on February 13th as a self-proclaimed “Anti-Valentine” anthem, this rendition feels less like a performance and more like a private moment we’re lucky enough to overhear. If the first version was the breaking point, this is the quiet drive home afterward.

The absence of crashing drums and distorted guitars shifts the emotional weight entirely. What once felt like confrontation now feels like reflection. In one of the song’s most vulnerable moments, the line “This has been one of the hardest things I had to do. I held on tighter than I should have” captures the raw emotional weight of letting go, revealing a painful honesty that lingers long after the music fades. The acoustic arrangement leaves room for the lyrics to breathe, and in that space, the vulnerability lands harder. You can almost picture the original notebook where the song was first written, the kind of late-night honesty that doesn’t expect an audience. The digital vocal identity that defines the project is still present, but here it feels softer, more human, less stylized and more lived-in.

This release follows the growing momentum of Everything I Didn’t Say, which has already surpassed 33,000 streams and introduced listeners to TJ’s deeply personal storytelling. The original “Letting Go of You” stood out for its raw intensity; this version proves the songwriting itself is strong enough to stand without the volume. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful part of a breakup isn’t the argument, it’s the silence that follows.

As a lead-in to the Deluxe Edition arriving March 13th, this acoustic take feels intentional and well-timed. It fits naturally into Acoustic Rock and Alt-Indie playlists, but more importantly, it feels real. For anyone entering Valentine’s week with a heavy heart instead of flowers, this song doesn’t try to fix anything. It simply sits with you and sometimes, that’s exactly what’s needed.

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