La, lala, lala

I only want to love you
Please don't push me away
Let me in your life

I wasn't there when he hurt you
So why should I have to pay?
Let me in your life

I want to share your tomorrow
So I must beg you today
If he's the cause of your sorrow
Be glad that he's gone away

I need someone, let me love you
Please don't push me away
Let me in your life

La, lala, lala
La, lala, lala

Overall Meaning

In Bill Withers's song Let Me in Your Life, the singer is expressing their desire to be in a romantic relationship with someone who has been hurt in the past. The main chorus of the song, "Let me in your life," is a plea to be allowed into the person's heart despite any past hurtful experiences. The singer acknowledges that they were not there to cause any pain, and they do not feel that they should be punished for it.

The lyrics also suggest that the person may be hesitant to allow anyone new into their life because of past pain caused by another person. However, the singer begs them not to push away love and affection. They want to share the future with this person and offer them a better life without the previous sorrow.

Furthermore, the line "Be glad that he's gone away" may indicate that the person's past relationship has ended, and the singer is ready and willing to fill the void. Ultimately, the song is a touching plea for love and understanding, with the singer expressing their desire to create a happy life with the person they love.

Line by Line Meaning

I only want to love you
I have no ill intentions towards you, I just want to express my love.

Please don't push me away
I hope you are willing to accept my love and not reject me.

Let me in your life
I hope to be a part of your life and share in your experiences and emotions.

I wasn't there when he hurt you
I understand that I was not there to protect you when someone else hurt you.

So why should I have to pay?
However, I do not believe it is fair for me to suffer because of someone else's actions.

I want to share your tomorrow
Despite your past pain, I still hope to be a part of your future and create a life together.

So I must beg you today
I realize that I cannot simply assume you will accept my love, and thus I must humbly plead with you to let me in.

If he's the cause of your sorrow
If the person who hurt you is the cause of your sadness and discomfort,

Be glad that he's gone away
I encourage you to find happiness in the fact that he is no longer in your life causing you pain.

I need someone, let me love you
I have a deep need for connection and affection, and I hope that you will allow me to express this love for you.

Please don't push me away
I am afraid of being rejected by you and need to express that I hope you are willing to let me in.

Let me in your life
I hope to be welcomed into your world and become a meaningful part of your life.

La, lala, lala
This is a repeated phrase and has no deeper meaning within the context of the song.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers

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Soul Classics

45w↑9

Definitely one of the best songs ever. Sounds even better live

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1y↑69

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1y↑7

Keep chasing that soul in music! Keep that fuel!

MattDsellsKzoo

1y↑6

Love this, keep going young man, I'm proud of you!

Lady Nubian Giraffe

1y↑5

I am sure Bill Withers made his music to inspire young, intelligent people like you. Music is very powerful! Play his music and create your own. Love, Peace and Infinite Blessings to you!