Let It Be Me
Bobbie Gentry; Glen Campbell Lyrics


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I bless the day I found you
I want to stay around you
And so I beg you, let it be me

Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever, let it be me
Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Without your sweet, sweet love
What would life be?

So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always let it be me





Now and forever
Let it be me

Overall Meaning

In Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell's song Let it be me, the lyrics delve into the theme of love and commitment. The writer of the song is pleading with their partner to choose them and stay with them forever. They express gratitude for finding love and express their desire to remain by their partner's side. The writer implores their partner not to let anyone else come between them and to always let them fill their life with sweetness and completeness of love.


The lyrics express a sense of dependence on their loved one, describing how lonely they would feel without their presence. There is a level of vulnerability and uncertainty in their words, a sense that they need reassurance from their partner that they will always be loved by them. The song illustrates the importance of commitment and devotion in a relationship, and the desire for it to be a lifelong partnership.


Line by Line Meaning

I bless the day I found you
I am grateful for the day that I met you


I want to stay around you
I desire to be close to you


And so I beg you, let it be me
I plead for you to choose me


Don't take this heaven from one
Do not take away this happiness from someone


If you must cling to someone
If you need to hold onto someone


Now and forever, let it be me
Choose me now and always


Each time we meet love
Whenever we come together lovingly


I find complete love
I feel complete love


Without your sweet, sweet love
If I didn't have your loving affection


What would life be?
What kind of life would that be?


So never leave me lonely
Promise to never leave me feeling alone


Tell me you love me only
Please let me know that you only love me


And that you'll always let it be me
And that you'll always choose me


Now and forever
For all time


Let it be me
Choose me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gilbert Becaud, Manny Kurtz, Pierre Delanoe

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This was 1 of our wedding day songs in 1990❤

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I bet Glen hit that.

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😂😂😂 most definitely

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