Absent Element is the former band of Chris Daughtry. Their dedicated crafts… Read Full Bio ↴Absent Element is the former band of Chris Daughtry. Their dedicated craftsmanship is an extraordinary mix of high-energy performances and heart-pounding music, a product of their collective years of experience. Intense writing sessions spill over into hours of practice, resulting in a sensational experience for the audience. In every concert they render the ultimate performance, as a result of thought provoking, honest, and passionate lyrics. Absent Element has been lighting up the stages of North Carolina, including performances at Brewballs, Castelda's, and the Clubhouse. Airplay on Elon University's radio station and 96.1 FM in Raleigh has launched the fast growing fan base. They have a more recent following in San Diego, Marina Del Rey and Los Angeles California due to several private performances. Absent Element's mind-blowing sound has been compared to Tool, Sevendust, and Live, but Absent Element has become a powerful force in creating a unique brand of truly alternative rock. These four distinctively creative and musically diverse individuals have created a sound that can move you into your alternative conscience. Serving up the unexpected is their musical genius.

let me in
Absent Element Lyrics

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The rain falls down, falls on me
The rain falls down, your blue sky turns to gray

Open up, let me find a way in
Open up, let me find a way in and...

Let go all the pain you put me through
Let go all the sin that brings me in

Let go all the pain you seem to put yourself through
Let go all the sin that pulls you in
Won't you... let me in?

The same that goes 'round, comes back at me
The blame, gets pushed around at times. Am I too proud to sat it's mine?

Open up let me find a way in
Open up, let me find a way in and...

Let go all the pain you put me through
Let go all the sin that brings me in
Let go all the pain you seem to put yourself through
Let go all the sin that pulls you in
Won't you... let me in?

Well it's only me, so why won't you let me see in
Well, it's only me, it's only me so let me...

Let go all the pain you put me through
Let go all the sin that brings me in
Let go all the pain you seem to put yourself through

Let go all the sin that pulls you in
Won't you... let me in?

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are about a person who is pleading with someone else to let them in emotionally. They use the metaphor of rain falling to describe the feeling of being shut out, as the rain is falling on them while the other person's "blue sky turns to gray." The repetition of "open up, let me find a way in" reinforces their desire to connect with the other person on a deeper level. They are asking the other person to let go of the pain and sin that is keeping them apart and to allow them to be a part of their life. The second verse expands on this theme, with the singer acknowledging that they themselves may have contributed to the problems in the relationship, but they are still seeking a way to make things right. The final lines, "Well it's only me, so why won't you let me see in / Well, it's only me, it's only me so let me..." show the desperation and frustration of the singer, who is feeling shut out and longing for a connection that is being denied to them.

Line by Line Meaning

The rain falls down, falls on me
I am feeling sad and down. The rain is falling on me, worsening it.

The rain falls down, your blue sky turns to gray
Your good mood is being ruined by the same sad rain falling down on me.

Open up, let me find a way in
I want you to open up to me, to let me into your life, to bridge the gap between us.

Open up, let me find a way in and...
I still want you to let me into your life, I want us to get closer.

Let go all the pain you put me through
Please release all the pain you have caused me, by moving on or apologizing, so we can move forward and grow.

Let go all the sin that brings me in
Please abandon all the vices that attract me to you, so that I can stop getting hurt by them.

Let go all the pain you seem to put yourself through
Please stop putting yourself through the same pain you are causing me by changing your behavior, so that we both can find happiness.

Let go all the sin that pulls you in
Please distance yourself from the things that cause you to do negative things, so that we can both enjoy healthy and wholesome relationships with ourselves and others.

Won't you... let me in?
I am still asking you to let me into your life, to let us get closer and fix things.

The same that goes 'round, comes back at me
I am acknowledging the fact that whatever blame I have put on you, I may also be at some fault.

The blame, gets pushed around at times. Am I too proud to sat it's mine?
It's likely that I may have made some mistakes as well, and it's time to push the blame aside and see what really happened.

Well it's only me, so why won't you let me see in
It's only me that's asking to be let in and understand you better, so why can't you fulfill my wish?

Well, it's only me, it's only me so let me...
It's once again only me that's asking you to open up to me and let me into your life. So please let me do that.

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