Let Me Be
Emma Blackery Lyrics
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You're always in my head I don't know what to do
You know I like your piercing and your new tattoo
You say I'm looking good, but I look better on you
You're always on the cover of a magazine
You know you're like the hottest boy I've ever seen
But you prefer the girls that live in limousines
Hey, hey hey!
Get your song out of my head
Get your song out of my bed (yeah)
In my, in my, in my head
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Oh you got your ex-girlfriend saying that you suck
You gotta reputation but I don't give a fuck
You've got lots of girls that you're always hitting up
If you think I'm coming easy then you're out of luck
Hey, hey hey!
Get your song out of my head
Get your song out of my bed (yeah)
In my, in my, in my head
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Let me be, let me be, let me be
What's it all about?
Makes me want to shout
What's it all about?
Makes me want to shout
What's it all about?
Makes me want to shout
What's it all about?
Makes me want to shout
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Let me be, let me be, let me be
Get your song out of my head
Get your song out of my bed
Get your song out of my head
Get your song out of my bed
(Let me be, let me be, let me be.)
Get your song out of my head
(Let me be, let me be, let me be.)
Get your song out of my bed
(Let me be, let me be, let me be.)
Get your song out of my head
(Let me be, let me be, let me be.)
Get your song out of my bed
In Emma Blackery's song Let Me Be, the singer expresses her frustration with someone who she is still strongly attracted to, but who she knows is not good for her. The person in question has a reputation for being a player, pursuing only the girls who are wealthy and glamorous. Emma acknowledges his looks and charm, admitting that she "doesn't know what to do" because she can't seem to shake the attraction. Despite this, she resists his advances, determined not to become one of the many girls he pursues. Emma tells him to "let me be," urging him to get his "song" - his persistent attempt at wooing her - "out of my head" and "out of my bed."
The song is powerful in its expression of frustration with someone who is both attractive and, at the same time, damaging. Emma suggests that the person in question is conflicted between his desire for her and his desire for the girls who he sees as more glamorous, perhaps implying that he is shallow and unable to form deep connections. The lyrics suggest that Emma is strong and resilient, refusing to give in to him and instead opting to resist his advances, even if she struggles with her feelings for him.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you're on the lookout for somebody new
I know you're trying to move on from me and find someone else
You're always in my head I don't know what to do
I can't stop thinking about you and it's driving me crazy
You know I like your piercing and your new tattoo
I still find you attractive and like the changes you've made to your appearance
You say I'm looking good, but I look better on you
You're trying to compliment me, but it's clear that you think you're better than me
You're always on the cover of a magazine
You're very popular and famous
You know you're like the hottest boy I've ever seen
I find you extremely attractive
But you prefer the girls that live in limousines
You're more interested in dating wealthy, high-class girls
Well you can go and party but that shit ain't me
I'm not interested in the party lifestyle that you seem to prefer
Oh you got your ex-girlfriend saying that you suck
Your ex thinks you're a terrible person
You gotta reputation but I don't give a fuck
I'm not concerned with your reputation or what other people think of you
You've got lots of girls that you're always hitting up
You have many girls constantly contacting you
If you think I'm coming easy then you're out of luck
I won't be an easy conquest for you
What's it all about?
I'm confused and questioning everything
Makes me want to shout
It's frustrating and making me want to yell
Let me be, let me be, let me be
I just want to be left alone and not bothered by you
Get your song out of my head
I can't stop thinking about you and I want to forget
Get your song out of my bed
I don't want any reminders of you in my personal space
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.