She appeared in the September edition of Now! Magazine. She also appeared on the LOLA 2007 line-up, using her lush instrumental back-ups to accompany her reedy voice. Her first album has been hailed in the Exclaim! monthly newspaper and on several online publications.
Basia was nominated in 2010 for a Polaris Music Prize and nominated in 2011 for a Juno in the Best New Artist category.
Let Me In
Basia Bulat Lyrics
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When you gonna let me in?
I've been waiting for a show tonight
When you gonna let me in?
Are you ever gonna let me in?
Oh, you don't let me
Never gonna let me in
Oh, you can't let me
Never gonna let me
Oh, will you let me in?
I've been patient for a long, long while
Hoping for a lock to give
If you're worried I keep you up all night
How you gonna let me in?
Are you never gonna let me in?
Oh, you don't let me
Never gonna let me in
Are you ever gonna let me in?
Oh, you can't let me
Never gonna let me in
Are you ever gonna let me in?
Not without asking
Never gonna let me in
If you're ever gonna let me in
You better hurry
How you gonna let me in?
Oh, will you let me in?
Oh, when it's getting hard
And no one else is in sight
And all this waiting for you makes me hope
That after all this time
Turn on the light
I can't stay now without a sign
(I've been stranded)
I've been stranded at the door outside
You're never gonna let me in
(I've been waiting)
I've been patient, but I'm over now
And now you're gonna want me, when?
You're not ready for the lock to give
No, you don't let me
Never gonna let me in
Were you ever gonna let me in?
No, you can't let me
Never gonna let me in
Were you ever gonna let me in?
In, without asking
(Never gonna let me in)
Oh, were you ever gonna let me in?
Not without begging
(Never gonna let me in)
Oh, I've been waiting for a lock to give
(Oh, you can't let me
Never gonna let me in)
Oh, I've been waiting for a lock to give
You better hurry, how you gonna let me in?
Oh, will you let me in?
Oh, will you let me in?
In Basia Bulat's song "Let Me In," the lyrics convey a sense of longing and frustration as the singer stands outside a door, begging for entry. The repeated question, "When you gonna let me in?" reflects their desire to be included, to be allowed into a space or relationship that seems difficult to access. The singer has been waiting patiently, hoping for a chance to be a part of whatever is happening on the other side of the door, but they are met with resistance and uncertainty.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest that the singer is being kept out for various reasons. It could be because they are perceived as disruptive, keeping someone awake at night, or perhaps there is a fear of vulnerability. The lines "If you're worried I keep you up all night, how you gonna let me in?" indicate a fear of being a burden or causing trouble. The repeated phrase "Are you ever gonna let me in?" expresses their desperation to be recognized and accepted.
The chorus's lyrics, "Never gonna let me in," highlight a sense of disappointment and resignation. Despite their longing, the singer questions if they will ever truly be allowed inside. The final few lines of the song hint at the singer's realization that they may need to move on and find their own light or sign before they can let go of their hope for entry.
Overall, "Let Me In" speaks to the universal desire for connection and the frustration when barriers prevent us from being included. It explores themes of longing, rejection, and the struggle to be seen and accepted.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been standing at the door outside
I've been patiently waiting for an opportunity to be a part of your life
When you gonna let me in?
When will you finally allow me to be a part of your world?
I've been waiting for a show tonight
I've been eagerly anticipating a chance to be included in your plans for tonight
Are you ever gonna let me in?
Will you ever give me a chance to be close to you?
Oh, you don't let me
Oh, you never allow me
Never gonna let me in
You will never grant me access into your life
Oh, you can't let me
Oh, you are incapable of allowing me
Oh, will you let me in?
Oh, will you finally give me the chance?
I've been patient for a long, long while
I've been waiting patiently for an extended period of time
Hoping for a lock to give
Hoping for an opportunity or invitation to arise
If you're worried I keep you up all night
If you have concerns about my potential to disrupt your life
How you gonna let me in?
How will you ever allow me to become a part of your world?
Not without asking
You won't let me in unless I specifically request it
If you're ever gonna let me in
If you ever decide to include me in your life
You better hurry
You should act quickly
Oh, will you let me in?
Oh, will you finally allow me to be a part of your life?
Oh, when it's getting hard
Oh, when things become challenging
And no one else is in sight
And there is no one else around to lean on
And all this waiting for you makes me hope
And this prolonged anticipation for you gives me hope
That after all this time
That despite the long wait
Turn on the light
Illuminate our connection
I can't stay now without a sign
I cannot remain in this state of uncertainty without some indication from you
(I've been stranded)
(I've been left feeling isolated)
You're never gonna let me in
You will never allow me to be a part of your life
(I've been waiting)
(I've been patiently waiting)
I've been patient, but I'm over now
I've been patient, but now I'm done waiting
And now you're gonna want me, when?
And now, when will you start to desire my presence?
You're not ready for the lock to give
You are not prepared for the opportunity to arise
No, you don't let me
No, you never allow me
Were you ever gonna let me in?
Were you ever planning to include me in your life?
No, you can't let me
No, you are unable to allow me
Not without begging
Only if I beg and plead
Oh, I've been waiting for a lock to give
Oh, I've been patiently hoping for an opportunity to arise
Oh, you can't let me
Oh, you are unable to allow me
Oh, I've been waiting for a lock to give
Oh, I've been patiently hoping for an opportunity to arise
You better hurry, how you gonna let me in?
You should act quickly, how will you ever allow me to become a part of your world?
Oh, will you let me in?
Oh, will you finally allow me to be a part of your life?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Basia Barbara Josephine Bulat
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jon Feuerborn
This song never gets old. I listen to it most every day.
Justino
Came here to acknowledge that this song is fantastic
Bradley Tiffin
Came here to acknowledge that this song is GARBAGE