Let It Out
Gary Wright Lyrics


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Lately you've been acting strange
Getting further out of range
Seems to me there's been a change
We don't exchange the things we used to

You say it's nothing
Baby I doubt it
Can't you see we did better without it
Why don't you just tell me about it?
C'mon girl, stand up and shout it

Baby, let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Tell me, what you're upset about?

Let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Baby, you've got to let it out

Give me more than what we knew
Tell me more than I love you
Tell me something I can do
To prove us through
Baby, you've got to

Baby, let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Tell me, what you're upset about?

Let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Baby, you've got to let it out

Just care enough to let me inside it
Can't you see it's time you can fight it?
Can't you see it's time that you cried it?
C'mon girl, don't try to hide it

Baby, let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Tell me, what you're upset about?

Let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Baby, you've got to let it out

Let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Tell me, what you're upset about?

Let it out
(Let it out, let it out)
Baby, you've got to let it out

Let it out




(Let it out, let it out)
Tell me, what you're upset about?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gary Wright's song "Let It Out" express the frustrations of a partner who senses that something has changed in their relationship but is not being told outright what that change is. The first verse reveals that the singer has noticed their partner becoming more distant and uncommunicative. Despite the partner's protests that nothing is wrong, the singer is unconvinced and urges them to confide in him or her. The chorus repeats the command to "let it out" and implores the partner to reveal what is bothering them.


The second verse shifts to the singer's request for more honesty and openness in the relationship. The singer wants to hear something more substantial than just "I love you" and offers to do something to prove their commitment. The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of the partner allowing the singer to access their feelings, urging them to stop hiding and start communicating.


"Let It Out" is a plea for greater emotional transparency and intimacy in a relationship. The song suggests that bottling up emotions and avoiding confrontation can lead to distance and disconnection between partners. By contrast, opening up and sharing one's feelings can potentially bring a couple closer together.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately you've been acting strange
You have been acting differently in the recent past


Getting further out of range
You are becoming more distant from me


Seems to me there's been a change
I have noticed a change in our relationship


We don't exchange the things we used to
We don't communicate like we used to


You say it's nothing
You are denying that anything is wrong


Baby I doubt it
I don't believe you


Can't you see we did better without it
Our relationship was better before this change


Why don't you just tell me about it?
Just tell me what is bothering you


C'mon girl, stand up and shout it
Be honest and open with me


Baby, let it out (Let it out, let it out)
Express your feelings to me


Tell me, what you're upset about?
Let me know what is troubling you


Baby, you've got to let it out
You have to express your emotions to me


Give me more than what we knew
Our relationship needs more than what it currently has


Tell me more than I love you
Our relationship needs more than just love


Tell me something I can do
Give me a way to help you and fix our relationship


To prove us through
To make our relationship stronger


Just care enough to let me inside it
Let me be a part of your emotional life


Can't you see it's time you can fight it?
You need to fight your inner conflict and let it out


Can't you see it's time that you cried it?
You need to let your emotions out and cry if you need to


C'mon girl, don't try to hide it
Don't hold your emotions back and try to hide them


Let it out (Let it out, let it out)
Express your emotions and let them out


Tell me, what you're upset about?
Tell me what is troubling you


Baby, you've got to let it out
You need to express your emotions to me


Let it out (Let it out, let it out)
Let your emotions out


Tell me, what you're upset about?
Tell me what is troubling you


Baby, you've got to let it out
You need to express your emotions to me


Let it out (Let it out, let it out)
Let your emotions out


Tell me, what you're upset about?
Tell me what is troubling you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: GARY WRIGHT, JAMIE FRANCIS III QUINN

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KV Jones

I absolutely LOVED to flip my 45's around to see what was on the b-side of the record... and this was on the flip side of either Love is Alive or Dream Weaver and I loved it instantly!!!

D.A. Elliott Jr.

B side of Dream Weaver.

KV Jones

@D.A. Elliott Jr. Thank you.

Sam Pickel

This song is absolutely phenomenal

Sharon Chaney

I just thought about this song again as I was listening to the rest of the record. I remember I would sit back and do my home work and crank it up. The music back then was one of a kind. I still get my old records out once in awhile. Great music, great times

Crotalus atrox

Gary Wright in concert with Peter Frampton 1976, Mobile, Alabama. The showmanship of Gary Wright simply amazing.

The Groove

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Paul McWilliams

I loved this album!!! I played it to death!!! :-)

Paul McWilliams

A few years later I found the CD and I fell in love with the songs all over again! ;-)

Una Stamus

I remember when I bought this album back in ... the day.  I played that thing to death!  Thank goodness for cd's; they never wear out...do they??

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