Let Me Out
Brian May Lyrics


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Yeah Nice and gentle
Oh I been sleeping I been hiding
Beat my head against the wall
I been crying just from staring
At the shame of it all

Let me out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
No-one will know - that's right

Really talking soon be laughing
It's a brand new world out there
If I'm dreaming it don't matter
I can feel that fresh air

Let me out - let me out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Nobody will know

All our souls on fire
Well I've been waking news is breaking
There's a world outside my door
We can take it we can make it
And I won't ask for more

Let me out - yeah
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Not till tomorrow anyway
Then we can be miles away
Let me out baby

Help me Edward
Don't be grieving don't be pouting
Give yourself a holiday
Say you're leaving Sunday driving
Pack your bags up and shout

Let me out - shout it out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know




We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Let me out baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brian May's song Let Me Out convey the yearning for escape and liberation from a stagnant environment, signified by the phrase "let me out of here." The opening lines suggest weariness and desperation, as the singer expresses his frustration with being stagnant by beating his head against a wall, becoming overwhelmed with shame and eventually breaking down in tears. However, as the song progresses, the listener can sense a feeling of empowerment through the idea of breaking free from the confines of ordinary life. The singer implores the listener to seize the moment by promising a new world filled with laughter, fresh air, and a world outside one's door, which conveys a sense of adventure and discovery.


Moreover, in the third stanza, the lyrics emphasize the idea of limitless possibilities and rising above fears by referring to "all our souls on fire." The words seem to inspire confidence in the listener, encouraging one to believe that anything is possible. The singer reminds his audience that fear should have no room in the choice to break free and start anew. Throughout the song, there is a notable sense of urgency and optimism that is conveyed through the lyrics, as the singer urges listeners to seize the chance to change their lives by breaking out of the routine and the familiar.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah Nice and gentle
The overall mood of the song is calming and relaxed


Oh I been sleeping I been hiding
The singer has been avoiding something in their life by sleeping and hiding from it


Beat my head against the wall
The singer has been struggling and hitting a roadblock in their life


I been crying just from staring At the shame of it all
The artist is feeling ashamed of their situation and is struggling with their emotions


Let me out Let me out of here We can fly away tonight no-one will know We can fly away tonight no-one will know No-one will know - that's right
The artist wants to escape their current situation and start anew somewhere where nobody knows them


Really talking soon be laughing It's a brand new world out there If I'm dreaming it don't matter I can feel that fresh air
The singer is optimistic about the future and is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in the new world they are entering


All our souls on fire Well I've been waking news is breaking There's a world outside my door We can take it we can make it And I won't ask for more
The singer is feeling inspired by the world and is ready to face new challenges and opportunities


Let me out - yeah Let me out of here We can fly away tonight no-one will know We can fly away tonight no-one will know Nobody will know
The artist is urging someone to help them leave their current situation for a better life somewhere else


Not till tomorrow anyway Then we can be miles away Let me out baby
The artist emphasizes the urgency of the situation by saying that they need to leave now and can't wait until tomorrow


Help me Edward Don't be grieving don't be pouting Give yourself a holiday Say you're leaving Sunday driving Pack your bags up and shout
The artist is calling out to someone named Edward to help them leave and go on a vacation without any regrets


Let me out - shout it out Let me out of here We can fly away tonight no-one will know We can fly away tonight no-one will know Let me out baby
The singer is persistent and wants someone to help them escape their situation and start a new life




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Written by: BRIAN HAROLD MAY

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