Let Yourself Go
Harry Roy and His Band Lyrics


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One, two
One, two, three

Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
[Incomprehensible]
It ain't just soul
It ain't just soul
It's just rhythm and
Just rhythm and blues

Hey baby, let yourself go
Hey baby, let yourself go

You're too sharp, you ain't too sharp
Ain't too sharp, again, one more time
Ain't too sharp, ain't too sharp
You're just too stupid to let me dance
I wanna prance, I've got to talk
Just let me walk, I've got to, I've got to, got to

Hey everybody, tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news

You ain't too sharp, ain't too sharp
Ain't too sharp, you're just too
I wanna dance, I've got to prance
I wanna feel the love with you

You've got to feel
You just got to, got to
I've got to feel, give it to me
You've got to, let me

Let me, let me have it
I've got to, got to, I've got to




I've got to, I've got to, let me
Oh, I've got to, tell me, I've got to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harry Roy and His Band's "Let Yourself Go" come across as a plea for someone to let loose and have fun. The repetitive nature of the song's lyrics conveys a sense of urgency and builds up the energy of the song. The singer is telling everyone to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy themselves, regardless of how they may feel or look while doing so. The repeated lines of "Hey everybody, let me tell you the news" and "Hey baby, let yourself go" emphasize the need to break free and dance like nobody is watching.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that it's not just soul music that gets people moving, but it's also rhythm and blues that makes people want to dance. The phrase "It ain't just soul, it's just rhythm and blues" highlights the universality of music and how it can bring people of all backgrounds together through its infectious rhythms.


Overall, "Let Yourself Go" is a call to action that encourages listeners to embrace their innermost desires and set themselves free. It's a song that reminds us that sometimes, the best way to feel alive is to dance like nobody is watching and live in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two
Counting the beats to start off the song.


One, two, three
The song has started and the band is bringing in the rhythm.


Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
The singer is trying to get everyone's attention to share some exciting news.


[Incomprehensible]
The line is unclear and cannot be interpreted.


It ain't just soul
The music being played is not limited to one genre like soul music.


It ain't just soul
The music being played is not limited to one genre like soul music.


It's just rhythm and
The music being played mainly focuses on rhythm and groove.


Just rhythm and blues
The music being played is a mixture of rhythm and blues music genres.


Hey baby, let yourself go
The singer is encouraging their partner to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor.


You're too sharp, you ain't too sharp
The singer is saying that their partner is overthinking their dancing and need to relax.


Ain't too sharp, again, one more time
The singer repeats that their partner is not making a mistake with their movements and they need to let go.


Ain't too sharp, ain't too sharp
The singer repeats that their partner is not too sharp and they can have fun dancing together.


You're just too stupid to let me dance
The singer is teasing their partner that they are too serious to enjoy dancing with them.


I wanna prance, I've got to talk
The singer has the urge to dance and express themselves on the dance floor.


Just let me walk, I've got to, I've got to, got to
The singer is asking their partner to give them some space to dance and have fun on their own.


Hey everybody, tell you the news
The singer again tries to grab everyone's attention to share some news.


Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
The singer tries once more to get everyone's attention to share exciting news.


You ain't too sharp, ain't too sharp
The singer repeats that their partner is not too sharp and they can have fun dancing together.


Ain't too sharp, you're just too
The singer continues to tell their partner that they are overthinking the dancing and need to relax.


I wanna dance, I've got to prance
The singer has the urge to dance and express themselves on the dance floor.


I wanna feel the love with you
The singer wants to feel the connection and love with their partner while dancing.


You've got to feel
The singer is saying that their partner needs to feel the rhythm and let themselves go on the dance floor.


You just got to, got to
The singer emphasizes the importance of relaxing and letting yourself go while dancing.


I've got to feel, give it to me
The singer wants to feel the rhythm and vibrations of the music to enjoy themselves more.


You've got to, let me
The singer is asking their partner to give them some space to dance freely and let go.


Let me, let me have it
The singer is requesting their partner to let them dance and express themselves without any restrictions.


I've got to, got to, I've got to
The singer emphasizes how much they want to dance and have fun without any inhibitions.


Oh, I've got to, tell me, I've got to
The singer reaffirms their desire to dance and enjoys the company of their partner while doing so.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN

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