Let Me In
H.S.E. 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
The lyrics to H.S.E.’s “Let Me In” describe a frustrating situation in which the singer is trying to connect with someone but is being rejected. The song seems to address a romantic relationship, with the singer trying to get closer to their partner who is “too busy living in [their] head.” Despite the singer’s attempts to reach out and connect, they’re met with indifference and a lack of emotional investment. The singer realizes that they’re “walking on edge” and “barely scratching the surface” of their partner’s emotional world.
The repetition of the phrase “let me in” serves as a powerful plea, expressing the singer’s desire to be allowed into their partner’s life and emotions. The lyrics demonstrate a sense of imbalance in the relationship, with one person trying to connect and the other seeming to shrink away or purposely keep them at a distance. The final lines of the song express hope and determination, as the singer insists that if they’re patient and persistent, their efforts will pay off and they’ll finally be “let in.”
Overall, the lyrics to “Let Me In” capture a sense of frustration and longing, as the singer strains to make a connection with someone who seems emotionally closed off. The song’s repetition and insistent plea for the other person to “let [them] in” highlights the power dynamics at play in the relationship, and the sense of hope at the end of the song suggests that the singer is committed to working for their connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, "Come over," but you won't let me in, in
You ask me to come over, but you don't open the door
You don't talk to me, you're too busy living in your head, head, ooh
You ignore me, lost in thought all the time
I don't know if it's worth it
I'm not sure if this is worth the effort
I'm walking on edge
I feel uneasy
Barely scratching the surface
I feel like I don't know you
It's like you're not here
It feels like you're emotionally distant
Saying it on purpose
You intentionally withhold communication
Admit that you're scared
You are afraid to open up
It ain't fair, ooh
This isn't fair to me
Why we always at war?
Why do we always fight?
What am I here for?
What is my purpose in your life?
'Cause you know I really don't wanna be in the way
I don't want to be a burden to you
Just wanna make you feel safe
I want to be there for you and make you feel secure
Let, let, let (let me in)
Please let me into your life
Say you're misunderstood, you claim nobody cares, cares
You feel like no one understands you and no one cares
I can't tell if you just save your mind for someone else, else
I don't know if you open up to other people instead of me
Admit that you're scared
You're afraid to let anyone in
I wanna be there, ooh
I want to be there for you
Aw yeah (let me in, let me in)
Yeah, please let me in
You're putting up a wall
You're keeping me at a distance
You ain't pick up my call
You ignore my attempts to communicate
I'll still be there regardless
Regardless, I'll be there for you
No, I don't understand
I don't understand why you won't let me in
You never let me in
You never let me into your life
I know you ain't heartless (ooh)
I know you're not without emotions
If it's mine, if it's mine
If this relationship is mine to keep
I'm getting impatient 'cause I've been giving it time, baby
I'm becoming impatient because I've been waiting for too long
So let me in
Please allow me to be a part of your life
Aw yeah
Yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gabriella Wilson, Knox Brown
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