let me in
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(Ooh weee, sho' lookin' fine)
(Ooh weee, sho' lookin' fine)
(Let, let me in)
I got good news, I got eye witness
Good news, I got eye witness
Due in a hip lift, dead into my phenomenon
Sweat, one sweat, two sweat, three
Motions, what motions? What could it be?
She, she (watchin' you) who, me?
Hon, Velveeta got your cut
(Ain't no lockin' up now)
Give the symmetrics to your bottom
(Ain't no lockin' up)
Shake less of that Catholic cool
Push panic, the button, and freeze
A's for Amen, J's for the Jenifa
Oh Jennys, oh please oh please
(Oh please oh please)
Let, let me in, let, let me in
Force it like a motion, let me in to that
Flower power child, let me in to that
Let me sew your panic button, let me in to that
I got the semen headlocked, you won't get fat
Just lay, lay back, way, way, way
The oops up, it's a clear Saturday
We're selling my all-expense July paid
By the way, what's your name?
Just kidding, I know it's Renee
No, it isn't? Word, word, well check it out
Check, check it out
I got my my mind made up, come on, get it
Take a test, child
And get with this Pos position
From beginning to the Huckleberry Fin
If I was to yodel, would you let me in?
Let, let me in, let, let me in
Pos got the skyrocket in his jeans
Would you let me in if I was to sing
Like a hookey-non-stop-reggae-roost-rasta-king
Jimmy done starburst, know what I mean
Jimmy done burst, gotta come clean
Yo, Maseo, blow this scene
Dip, dip, di, you're making me cry
With that onion between your thighs
Come give me some of that brown sugar
So the sweets can make me active
If I said you were attractive
May I supplement with an additive?
Hey, hooker let me hook you with my reel
Take you to the crib, cook up a real meal
Skip the meal and walk this way
(Hey, hey, hey)
Come on into my room, here we go
Here we here we here we go
(Boom!) Did you feel the bed break?
(Boom!) Did you feel the floor shake?
(Boom!) Did you feel the earth quake?
(Boom!) Now, quick, do you wanna take a break?
Let, let me in, let, let me in
(What's this?)
(What?)
(In your pocket, that bulge?)
(Hey, hey, hey!)
(Harry, let me see it)
(Jumping jehosaphat!)
(Quaggin', quakin' and shakin')
(And that's no fakin')
(Let me see the gun, Harry, I want to see if it's been fired)
(Why are you complaining? I've always given you a piece of the action)
(So he huffed and he puffed and he huffed and he puffed
And at last he blew the house in)
The lyrics to "Let Me In" by A Tribe Called Quest are dense and somewhat cryptic, but they seem to be primarily focused on seducing a woman. The first two verses paint a vivid picture of the singer's desire, building up to the chorus's plea to be let in (presumably to the object of his desire's bedroom). The third verse takes a more playful turn, with the singer essentially showing off his musical ability in an attempt to win the woman over ("if I was to yodel, would you let me in?"). The fourth verse takes an even more surreal turn, with references to a man named Harry and a gun. Overall, the song paints a picture of sexual desire that's equal parts desperate and confident, with the singer willing to do whatever it takes to win over the woman he desires.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ooh ah, ooh ah, ooh ah, ooh ah)
Opening chorus with repetitive non-verbal vocalizations
(Ooh weee, sho' lookin' fine)
Complimentary vocalizations for someone who looks attractive
(Let, let me in)
Repetitive plea to be allowed entry somewhere
I got good news, I got eye witness
Asserting credibility by sharing a witness account with positive news
Good news, I got eye witness
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Due in a hip lift, dead into my phenomenon
Describing the impact of something with a cool, hip phrase
Dazed with the quickness
Feeling disoriented, possibly due to a fast-paced situation
Sweat, one sweat, two sweat, three
Counting one's own sweat, possibly indicating physical exertion or stress
Motions, what motions? What could it be?
Questioning what certain movements or actions could signify
She, she (watchin' you) who, me?
Asking who is observing the artist and reacting with surprise
Hon, Velveeta got your cut
Using a nickname (Hon) to suggest that Velveeta cheese has something to do with a hair cut
(Ain't no lockin' up now)
Encouraging someone to let loose or indicating that there's no need to lock something up
Give the symmetrics to your bottom
Giving direction to someone to adjust something on their lower body
(Ain't no lockin' up)
Repeating the previous statement for emphasis
Shake less of that Catholic cool
Suggesting that someone religious loosen up or have fun
Push panic, the button, and freeze
Giving conflicting instructions on what to do in a stressful situation
A's for Amen, J's for the Jenifa
Playing with alliterations and naming random things with certain letters
Oh Jennys, oh please oh please
Addressing someone named Jenny and pleading with them
(Oh please oh please)
Repeating the previous line in a more emphatic tone
Let, let me in, let, let me in
Repeating the plea to be allowed entry over and over again
Force it like a motion, let me in to that
Using a metaphor to describe the desire to gain entry into a certain space
Flower power child, let me in to that
Asking someone with a certain political persuasion to let the artist in
Let me sew your panic button, let me in to that
Suggesting that the singer will help calm someone and jokingly using sewing as a way to do so
I got the semen headlocked, you won't get fat
Using an absurd metaphor to suggest the artist has something valuable and implying it won't make the other person obese
Just lay, lay back, way, way, way
Instructing someone to relax and possibly allow the singer to take control
The oops up, it's a clear Saturday
Using wordplay to describe a situation on a specific day of the week
We're selling my all-expense July paid
Describing a specific financial situation or possibly making a sales pitch
By the way, what's your name?
Asking someone for their name
Just kidding, I know it's Renee
Admitting to playing a joke and sharing the person's name
No, it isn't? Word, word, well check it out
Expressing disbelief and asking to verify someone's name
Check, check it out
Encouraging someone to investigate something
I got my my mind made up, come on, get it
Asserting that the artist has made a decision and pushing someone to agree
Take a test, child
Ordering someone to take an unspecified test
And get with this Pos position
Using wordplay on 'posit-ion' to describe a favorable situation created by the artist (or Pos, who may be a reference to De La Soul)
From beginning to the Huckleberry Fin
Using a literary reference to describe a situation from start to finish
If I was to yodel, would you let me in?
Asking if a certain action would be enough to gain entry into a space
Pos got the skyrocket in his jeans
Referring to someone (or Pos) having intense excitement
Would you let me in if I was to sing
Asking if the singer's singing would be enough to gain entry into a certain space
Like a hookey-non-stop-reggae-roost-rasta-king
Describing a singing style using unusual or made-up words
Jimmy done starburst, know what I mean
Using a metaphor to suggest an unexpected change in status
Jimmy done burst, gotta come clean
Using wordplay on 'burst/came' and admitting a certain truth
Yo, Maseo, blow this scene
Addressing someone named Maseo and asking them to leave the current location
Dip, dip, di, you're making me cry
Using a nonsense phrase to express strong emotion
With that onion between your thighs
Using a metaphor to describe something strongly scented and possibly causing the artist to cry
Come give me some of that brown sugar
Asking for a certain type of intimacy or physical contact
So the sweets can make me active
Suggesting that the requested activity will increase the artist's energy
If I said you were attractive
Asking what someone will do if given a compliment
May I supplement with an additive?
Asking if it's okay to add something to the compliment
Hey, hooker let me hook you with my reel
Using wordplay on 'hooker' to suggest catching someone with a fishing reel
Take you to the crib, cook up a real meal
Suggesting that the singer will host someone and cook for them
Skip the meal and walk this way
Suggesting an alternative activity besides eating and using a well-known phrase for emphasis
(Hey, hey, hey)
Exclaiming in excitement or encouragement
Come on into my room, here we go
Inviting someone to enter a specific space and indicating excitement
Here we here we here we go
Using wordplay to rhyme 'here we go' with the previous phrase
(Boom!) Did you feel the bed break?
Asking if something intense has occurred, possibly during physical intimacy
(Boom!) Did you feel the floor shake?
Repeating the previous question for emphasis
(Boom!) Did you feel the earth quake?
Repeating the previous question for emphasis
(Boom!) Now, quick, do you wanna take a break?
Asking if someone wants to pause something after several intense events
(What's this?)
Asking about an unknown object or item
(What?)
Requesting clarification or repetition
(In your pocket, that bulge?)
Asking about a noticeable protrusion in someone's pocket
(Hey, hey, hey!)
Exclaiming in excitement or encouragement
(Harry, let me see it)
Asking someone named Harry to show something
(Jumping jehosaphat!)
An exclamation of surprise or shock
(Quaggin', quakin' and shakin')
Using repetitive, nonsense words to describe movement or shaking
(And that's no fakin')
Asserting that the previous statement is true
(Let me see the gun, Harry, I want to see if it's been fired)
Asking someone to show a gun and indicating a desire to inspect it
(Why are you complaining? I've always given you a piece of the action)
Mockingly responding to someone's complaint and bragging about sharing something previously
(So he huffed and he puffed and he huffed and he puffed
Beginning a well-known children's story
And at last he blew the house in)
Finishing the previous story and using it for comedic effect
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL E. HUSTON, BRIAN BIRTHRIGHT, LOWELL FULSOM, DAVID J. JOLICOEUR, VINCENT MASON, JIMMY MCCRACKLIN, KELVIN MERCER
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Matt Deans
I'm a disabled senior; not able to get out much. Listening to Bob D. and all the other AA vids on YouTube is like going to a meeting. LOVE these talks! Thank you so much.
PowerFOB
same, my legs don't work very well, these relieve me of myself! the gangs in my head TRY to tell me otherwise, but I know better than to listen/rely on my thinking!
Bird Dawg
how you holding up matt?
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@PowerFOB the one
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sick86stang
Bob is amazing he explains untreated alcoholism like no one else I can totally relate because I felt just like him
Deb Brown
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Maria Tselnika
Excellent share