How did “Let’s Go by Khalid” come together ?

KHALID:

I wrote that song before my graduation. I wrote it before my graduation and “8Teen” after my graduation. I wrote “Let’s Go” on a positive note because I was super excited to graduate. I was like, “You know what, I’m ready to let everything go. I’m ready to move on with my life. I’m ready to start a new life. It’s just about moving forward. You know, I’m gonna throw out all these worries, all this stress, all this homework And I’m gonna have the time of my life. I’m gonna have the best time of my life.” And yeah, “8Teen” was, “Oh shit, all those people that I thought were going to be there aren’t there anymore.”