Alex has an extensive acting career in Asia, which he began at the age of eighteen. In the first decade he has appeared in numerous movies and soap operas, and had a brief cameo in Jackie Chan's 1995 US hit, Rumble in the Bronx, in the ice cream vendor scene.
As a singer, Alex tends to favor R& B influenced songs, doing original material as well as Chinese covers of US and international hits.
Let Me
Alex To Lyrics
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You want to let me in
I can see it in your eyes
But you can't find A way
There are nights when I can't sleep
There are day's when I can't wake up
There are times when I feel lonely
There are years when I wish I was
Look 'em dead in the eye
The less I have, the more I gain
I play to block out the pain
Poison in my veins
Blood comes from the pain
Yeah!
Whoa one day you'll see the truth
Whoa yeah you want to let me in
Whoa I can see it in your eyes you cannot find A way
Whoa one day you'll see the truth
Whoa yeah you want to let me in
Whoa I can see it in your eyes you can not hide the pain
I know the things i've done
Ain't always been so right
The soul you see before you
Lives in plain black and white
Poison in my veins
Blood comes from the pain
Yeah
Whoa one day you'll see the truth
Whoa yeah you want to let me in
Whoa I can see it in your eyes you cannot find A way
Whoa one day you'll see the truth
Whoa yeah you want to let me in
Whoa I can see it in your eyes you can not hide the pain
No
Guitar
The song "Let Me In" by Alex To is a slow and melancholic ballad that conveys the idea of someone trying to connect with another person who seems hesitant to open up. The singer understands the pain and loneliness that the person is going through, as evidenced by the lines "There are nights when I can't sleep/There are days when I can't wake up/There are times when I feel lonely/There are years when I wish I was." The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to be there for the person, to listen, and to offer support. The lines "Sometimes I seem a little shy/Look 'em dead in the eye/The less I have, the more I gain/I play to block out the pain" indicate that the singer is not afraid to confront his own vulnerabilities and that he finds solace in music. The repeated lines "Poison in my veins/Blood comes from the pain" may metaphorically refer to the negative experiences that have shaped the singer's character, but also to the redemptive power of art.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its anthemic "Whoa"s and its repeated plea to be let in: "One day you'll see the truth/You want to let me in/I can see it in your eyes/But you can't find a way." The singer has a sense of urgency, yet he is also patient, believing that someday the person will recognize his sincerity and willingness to help. The last lines "The soul you see before you/Lives in plain black and white" may suggest that the singer is an honest and transparent person who wears his heart on his sleeve.
Line by Line Meaning
One day you'll see the truth
Eventually, you'll be able to understand what I'm trying to tell you
You want to let me in
You have the desire to let me get close to you
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell by the look in your eyes that you want me to be a part of your life
But you can't find A way
You're struggling to find a way to let me into your life
There are nights when I can't sleep
Sometimes, I can't sleep at night because of my thoughts and feelings
There are day's when I can't wake up
Sometimes, I feel so overwhelmed that I don't want to face the day
There are times when I feel lonely
There are moments where I feel like I am completely alone and have no one to turn to
There are years when I wish I was
There are times where I wish I was somewhere else or living a different life
Sometimes I seem A little shy
I come across as a bit shy at times
Look 'em dead in the eye
However, I'm not afraid to make eye contact and face my problems head-on
The less I have, the more I gain
I have found that sometimes, having less can actually lead to more happiness
I play to block out the pain
Sometimes, I use music or other methods to try and forget the pain I am feeling
Poison in my veins
I feel like there is something toxic or harmful inside of me
Blood comes from the pain
The pain I am feeling is so real that I feel like I'm bleeding from it
Yeah!
An exclamation of emotion or excitement
I know the things i've done
I am aware of the mistakes I have made
Ain't always been so right
Those mistakes may not have been the right thing to do
The soul you see before you
The person you are looking at right now is the true me
Lives in plain black and white
I am who I am, and I don't try to hide it with colorful distractions
No
A simple exclamation to end the song
Guitar
A reference to the musical instrument being played in the background of the song
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alex Alicea
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