Let Me
Ellie Laufer Lyrics

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Melt into my arms and let out a sigh
Let me draw the grief from out your ribs and I
I'm feeling caught in your spiral
Watching your downfall
Woulda been sunny on the flip side
If you could just let me
Hold your pain just little
Let me take your place for a little

And I swear
Baby I swear
You'll be good
Let me dry your rain just a little
Let me be your yellow rain boots in the puddle
I swear
Baby I swear
You'll be good
Take me to your demons
I got some words for them
I'll call down your angels
Know you been waiting for them
I'm feeling caught in your spiral
Watching your downfall
Woulda been sunny on the flip side
If you could just let me
Hold your pain just little
Let me take your place for a little
And I swear
Baby I swear
You'll be good
Let me dry your rain just a little
Let me be your yellow rain boots in the puddle
I swear
Baby I swear
You'll be good
Gentle soul
Gentle soul
I know my ways are toxic
But your driving makes me carsick
Gentle soul
Gentle soul
Cuz I see your wheels are turning and it's making my heart sick
I'm feeling caught in your spiral
Watching your downfall
Woulda been sunny on the flip side
If you could just let me
Go insane just a little
Let me take the blame for a little
And I swear
Baby I swear
You'll be good
Let me dry your shame just a little
Let me be the one they'll never tame for a little
I swear
Baby I swear
You'll be good
Won't you let me
Hold your pain just little
Let me take your place for a little
And I swear
Baby I swear
You'll be good
Let me dry your rain just a little
Let me be your yellow rain boots in the puddle
I swear

Baby I swear
You'll be good

Overall Meaning

In Ellie Laufer's song "Let Me In," the lyrics delve into the singer's desire to comfort and support their loved one who is going through a difficult time. The song begins with the invitation to "melt into my arms" and release any pent-up sorrow. The singer expresses their willingness to take on the pain and be there for their loved one, offering to "draw the grief from out your ribs." They describe feeling caught in the spiral of their loved one's struggles and yearn for the flip side where things could be sunny if their loved one would just let them in.

The lyrics continue with the singer acknowledging their own toxic behavior but still wanting to be there for their partner. They mention wanting to confront their partner's demons and call upon their angels. The inner conflict of the singer is highlighted as they feel both anxious and heartbroken by their loved one's turmoil. They express their longing to be acknowledged as the one who can help, stating "let me take the blame" and "let me be the one they'll never tame."

Overall, "Let Me In" is a heartfelt plea to be allowed into someone's pain, to provide comfort, and to be the support they need to heal and find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Melt into my arms and let out a sigh
Allow yourself to surrender and release your emotions in my embrace

Let me draw the grief from out your ribs and I
Allow me to alleviate your sorrow that resides deep within you

I'm feeling caught in your spiral
I am experiencing the entanglement and turmoil of your struggles

Watching your downfall
Observing your decline or descent into hardship

Woulda been sunny on the flip side
The situation could have been positive or joyful in an alternate scenario

If you could just let me
If only you would grant me the opportunity

Hold your pain just little
Permit me to carry a small portion of your suffering

Let me take your place for a little
Allow me to assume your burdens temporarily

And I swear Baby I swear You'll be good
And I promise, my dear, I assure you, you will find solace

Let me dry your rain just a little
Allow me to provide some comfort and alleviate your sadness

Let me be your yellow rain boots in the puddle
Let me be your source of protection and support amidst the difficulties

Take me to your demons
Allow me to accompany you in confronting your inner struggles

I got some words for them
I have some advice or guidance to offer regarding those challenges

I'll call down your angels
I will summon and invoke the assistance and guidance of benevolent forces

Know you been waiting for them
I understand that you have been anticipating their arrival

Gentle soul
You possess a kind and tender nature

I know my ways are toxic
I am aware that my behavior or actions can be harmful

But your driving makes me carsick
However, your actions or choices cause me emotional discomfort or unease

Cuz I see your wheels are turning and it's making my heart sick
Because I observe the turmoil or inner conflict you experience, which deeply affects me emotionally

Go insane just a little
Allow yourself to release your inhibitions or constraints, even if it may seem irrational

Let me take the blame for a little
Permit me to shoulder the responsibility or consequences temporarily

Let me dry your shame just a little
Allow me to alleviate your feelings of guilt or embarrassment to some extent

Let me be the one they'll never tame for a little
Let me serve as the person who cannot be controlled or influenced by others for a brief period

Won't you let me
Will you not grant me

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ellie Laufer, Robert Laufer

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