let me in
H.E.R Lyrics
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You don't talk to me, you're too busy living in your head, head, ooh
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm walking on edge
Barely scratching the surface
It's like you're not here
Saying it on purpose
It ain't fair, ooh
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
Say you're misunderstood, you claim nobody cares, cares
I can't tell if you just save your mind for someone else, else
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm walking on edge
Barely scratching the surface
It's like you're not here
Saying it on purpose
Admit that you're scared
I wanna be there, ooh
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
(Let me in, yeah)
Aw yeah (let me in, let me in)
You puttin' up a wall
You ain't pick up my call
I'll still be there regardless (I'll still be there, yeah)
No, I don't understand
You never let me in
I know you ain't heartless (ooh)
If it's mine, if it's mine
I'm getting impatient 'cause I've been giving it time, baby
I've been giving it time
So let me in
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
Aw yeah
In the song "Let Me In" by H.E.R, the artist sings about wanting to connect with someone who is distant and seemingly uninterested in opening up. The singer of the song appears to be in a complicated situation where she is trying to connect with the person but keeps facing a wall of resistance from them. The song begins with the singer trying to connect with the person by suggesting they should hang out and spend time together but they won't let her in, creating a feeling of rejection for the singer. She notices that the person is too busy living in their own head, not paying attention to her, and perhaps overthinking things too much.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses her frustration and confusion while trying to understand the person’s behavior. She also questions if the effort she puts into maintaining the relationship is worth it since the person seems not to care. Despite the person's behavior, she still wants to be there for him and make him feel safe; however, she feels like she is not getting the same treatment in return. The chorus repeats the lines "Let me in" emphasizing the need for a deeper connection, and how the relationship feels one-sided.
Overall, the song's message conveys the struggle of trying to connect with another person and the impact of their response on the singer’s emotional state. The song showcases H.E.R.'s soulful vocals and relatable lyrics that many people can connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, "Come over," but you won't let me in, in
I feel like you're not allowing me to be a part of your life even if you tell me to be there with you.
You don't talk to me, you're too busy living in your head, head, ooh
I think you have a lot of things going on in your mind that's why you can't communicate with me properly.
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm walking on edge
Barely scratching the surface
It's like you're not here
Saying it on purpose
Admit that you're scared
It ain't fair, ooh
I'm not sure if putting effort into our relationship is worth it because you make it seem like you're not really present and it feels like you're doing it on purpose. If you admit that you're scared, we can work on it together.
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
I don't understand why we always seem to be fighting, what is my role in your life? I don't want to be a hindrance, I just want to be someone who makes you feel secure. Please let me be there for you.
Say you're misunderstood, you claim nobody cares, cares
I can't tell if you just save your mind for someone else, else
You always say that nobody understands you, but I can't help but wonder if you're just keeping everything to yourself and opening up to other people instead of me.
I wanna be there, ooh
I really want to be involved in your life and know what's going on with you.
Aw yeah (let me in, let me in)
You puttin' up a wall
You ain't pick up my call
I'll still be there regardless (I'll still be there, yeah)
No, I don't understand
You never let me in
I know you ain't heartless (ooh)
If it's mine, if it's mine
I'm getting impatient 'cause I've been giving it time, baby
I've been giving it time
So let me in
I know that you're building a wall around you and even if you're ignoring me, I'll still be waiting for you. I don't know what's holding you back from opening up, but I know you're not completely heartless. If our relationship is still worth holding onto, please let me in.
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
Aw yeah
Please let me be a part of your life and open up to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gabriella Wilson, Knox Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tammii1161
Say, "Come over," but you won't let me in, in
You don't talk to me, you're too busy living in your head, head, ooh
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm walking on edge
Barely scratching the surface
It's like you're not here
Saying it on purpose
Admit that you're scared
It ain't fair, ooh
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
Say you're misunderstood, you claim nobody cares, cares
I can't tell if you just save your mind for someone else, else
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm walking on edge
Barely scratching the surface
It's like you're not here
Saying it on purpose
Admit that you're scared
I wanna be there, ooh
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
(Let me in, yeah)
Aw yeah (let me in, let me in)
You puttin' up a wall
You ain't pick up my call
I'll still be there regardless (I'll still be there, yeah)
No, I don't understand
You never let me in
I know you ain't heartless (ooh)
If it's mine, if it's mine
I'm getting impatient 'cause I've been giving it time, baby
I've been giving it time
So let me in
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
Aw yeah
@rociovelazquez735
[Verse 1]
Say, "Come over," but you won't let me in, in
You don't talk to me, you're too busy living in your head, head, ooh
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm walking on edge
Barely scratching the surface
It's like you're not here
Saying it on purpose
Admit that you're scared
It ain't fair, ooh
[Chorus]
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
[Verse 2]
Say you're misunderstood, you claim nobody cares, cares
I can't tell if you just save your mind for someone else, else
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm walking on edge
Barely scratching the surface
It's like you're not here
Saying it on purpose
Admit that you're scared
I wanna be there, ooh
[Chorus]
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
(Let me in, yeah)
[Bridge]
Aw yeah (let me in, let me in)
You puttin' up a wall
You ain't pick up my call
I'll still be there regardless (I'll still be there, yeah)
No, I don't understand
You never let me in
I know you ain't heartless (ooh)
If it's mine, if it's mine
I'm getting impatient 'cause I've been giving it time, baby
I've been giving it time
So let me in
[Chorus]
Why we always at war?
What am I here for?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
Just wanna make you feel safe
Let, let, let (let me in)
Let, let (let me in)
[Outro]
Aw yeah
@alexiajones4985
HOW DOES A SONG GET BETTER EVERYTIME YOU LISTEN TO IT?!?!?!?
@sdrawkcabsihtdaer7488
I relate to this on a spiritual level.....
@hopecobb25
Because you put on repeat and love listening to it.
@bluejayhunter
9.B.E.G YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! Haven’t heard anyone say this but I most definitely do too!!!!
@poopsie2
Magic
@temaphangamkhonta9202
Effects of HER
@jhanelle65
How is it that ALL her damn songs are bangers!!! Take alllll my coinnnnn sis!!! 💰💰
@sammyb3854
Jäy B She Is The First Walkin Grammy in a long time💯💎💎
@justinmcgillxboxreigns6591
Bobby v songs are bangers as well has a lot of hidden gems he has smh
@yadinmaca1386
Jäy B 🤣👌🏾✨