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Let Me Know
Róisín Murphy Lyrics


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I turn the other way
I'll never turn you down
You turn me on
Don't speak out every meaning

I don't belong to you
You don't belong to me
So don't hold on too tightly

Let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, babe

Happier now than I've been in the past
Gone are the days
Gone are the tears
That was a girl I used to be

The girl that you now see standing in front of you
Keeps going on
Because she believes
In setting you free

So let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
Let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby

I turn the other way
I can never turn you down
You turn me on
Don't speak out every meaning

I don't belong to you
Like you don't belong to me
So don't hold on too tightly
There forever be

So let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
Let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby

Let me know when you're lonely, babe
(It might be sweet)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
(If we could be)

Let me know when you're lonely, babe
(Along the way)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
(That could be okay)

You're always saying
In this cynical thing
Hold me
No ball and chain

I risk my reputation
Just to get a room
You always have the reservation
So come lie down beside me

So let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
(Beside me)

Let me know when you're lonely, babe
(Beside me)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
(Beside me)

So let me know when you're lonely, babe
(It might be sweet)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
(If we could be)

Let me know when you're lonely, babe
(Along the way)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
(That could be okay)

That could be okay
It might be sweet
If we could be
Along the way
That could be okay

Overall Meaning

Róisín Murphy's Let Me Know is an upbeat, pop-dance track that speaks about a relationship based on no-strings-attached passion. The lyrics revolve around the message of giving space in a relationship and not getting possessive or overwhelming. The lines "I don't belong to you, You don't belong to me, So don't hold on too tightly," make this message loud and clear. The main chorus - "Let me know when you're lonely, babe" - creates an understanding that both parties can be together when their schedules allow, without any obligations holding them back. The song's overall meaning is about enjoying the moment, not controlling the future, and being honest with each other.


The second verse's lines, "Gone are the days, Gone are the tears, That was a girl I used to be," suggests that the singer has moved on from a past where she was perhaps more reliant on love for personal stability. The mood is uplifting, giving the impression that the singer has found liberation in not being tied down by heavy feelings.


The song continues with light-hearted metaphors, such as "You always have the reservation, So come lie down beside me," emphasizing the message of being open and honest about one's intentions without any expectations. The song ends with "That could be okay, It might be sweet, If we could be, Along the way," tying a neatly wrapped bow around the central concept of the song - embracing the moment and not getting lost in a fantasy about the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I turn the other way
I ignore my doubts and keep moving forward


I'll never turn you down
I won't reject your advances or love


You turn me on
You excite me and attract me


Don't speak out every meaning
Don't vocalize everything you feel or think


I don't belong to you
I'm not yours to possess


You don't belong to me
You're not obligated to me


So don't hold on too tightly
Don't try to control or possess too much


Let me know when you're lonely, babe
Tell me when you need comfort or support


Happier now than I've been in the past
I'm in a better place emotionally


Gone are the days
I've moved on from the past


Gone are the tears
I don't cry anymore over what was lost


That was a girl I used to be
That pain and sadness no longer define me


The girl that you now see standing in front of you
The person I am now is different from before


Keeps going on
I continue to live and persevere


Because she believes
I have faith and hope


In setting you free
I want you to have your own freedom and choices


It might be sweet
It has the potential to be enjoyable


If we could be
If we had a romantic relationship


Along the way
During the course of our lives


That could be okay
That possibility would be acceptable


You're always saying
You frequently express


In this cynical thing
In this world that lacks positivity or sincerity


Hold me
Embrace me and show affection


No ball and chain
There's no obligation or burden attached


I risk my reputation
I put myself in a vulnerable position


Just to get a room
Just to have a private space


You always have the reservation
You're always in control


So come lie down beside me
So let's be intimate and close


(Beside me)
Reemphasizing the previous line




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DINO FEKARIS, FREDERICK J. PERREN

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Let Me Know / Róisín Murphy
 
I turn the other way
I'll never turn you down
You turn me on
Don't speak out every meaning
I don't belong to you
You don't belong to me
So don't hold on too tightly...

Let me know when you're lonely babe
Let me know when you're lonely babe

Happier now than I've been in the past
Gone are the days
Gone are the tears
That was a girl I used to be

The girl that you now see standing in front of you
Could keep going on
Because she believes
In setting you free

So let me know when you're lonely babe
Let me know when you're lonely baby
Let me know when you're lonely babe
Let me know when you're lonely baby

I turn the other way
I can never turn you down
You turn me on
Don't speak out every meaning

I don't belong to you
Like you don't belong to me
So don't hold on too tightly
Let forever be

So let me know when you're lonely babe
Let me know when you're lonely baby
Let me know when you're lonely babe
Let me know when you're lonely baby

Let me know when you're lonely babe (it might be sweet)
Let me know when you're lonely baby (if we could meet)
Let me know when you're lonely babe (along the way)
Let me know when you're lonely baby (that could be okay)

They're all the same in this cynical age
I won't be
Your ball and chain
I risk my reputation
Just to get a room
You always have the reservation
So come lie down beside me (so let me know when you're lonely babe)
(Let me know when you're lonely baby) Beside me
(Let me know when you're lonely babe) Beside me
(Let me know when you're lonely baby) Beside me

So let me know when you're lonely babe (it might be sweet)
Let me know when you're lonely baby (if we could meet)
Let me know when you're lonely babe (along the way)
Let me know when you're lonely baby (that could be okay)

That could be okay

It might be sweet
If we could meet
Along the way
That could be okay

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Andy Cato / Roisin Murphy
Let Me Know lyrics © Cooking Vinyl Publishing, Warner/chappell Music Ltd, Chrysalis Music Ltd



RENÉE

Happier now than I've been in the past
Gone are the days
Gone are the tears
That was a girl I used to be
The girl that you now see standing in front of you
Could keep going on
Because she believes
In setting you free

[Chorus]
So let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
Let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby

[Verse 2] I turn the other way
I can never turn you down
You turn me on
Don't speak out every meaning
I don't belong to you
Like you don't belong to me
So don't hold on too tightly
Let forever be

[Chorus]
So let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
Let me know when you're lonely, babe
Let me know when you're lonely, baby
Let me know when you're lonely, babe (it might be sweet)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby (if we could meet)
Let me know when you're lonely, babe (along the way)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby (that could be okay)

[Bridge]
They're all the same in this cynical age
I won't be your ball and chain
I risk my reputation
Just to get a room
You always have the reservation
So come lie down beside me
(So let me know when you're lonely, babe)
(Let me know when you're lonely, baby) Beside me
(Let me know when you're lonely, babe) Beside me
(Let me know when you're lonely, baby) Beside me
[Chorus]
So let me know when you're lonely, babe (it might be sweet)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby (if we could meet)
Let me know when you're lonely, babe (along the way)
Let me know when you're lonely, baby (that could be okay)

[Outro]
That could be okay
It might be sweet
If we could meet
Along the way
That could be okay



All comments from YouTube:

joão batista

no one can tell if this came out in 1995, 2007 or 2021.. ageless! true masterpiece

Creamy Goodness

THIS

steve garcia

Was a hit in 2007

Michael O'Sullivan

It's was released in 2007 100% I played it at a VIP party after one of her gigs in Ireland

Bruno Santos

Or 1987 for that matter.

Andrew Jones

Agree with this! It's got U Sure Do vibes from 95ish. Great track this!

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Stefarooh

How was this song like not a super, giant massive hit?

The Ecletics KitchenSink

Stefarooh oh but it is people just sleep hard

Leliel

She's Kinda obscure

Cedric Mathew Hudson

It was. When I was a child it was literally on every single radio station in Belgium.

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