Let It Be Me
Jackson Browne & Timothy B. Schmit Lyrics
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I want to stay around you
And so I beg you
Let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever
Each time we meet, love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love
What would life be?
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me
Each time we meet, love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love
What would life be?
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me
The lyrics to Jackson Browne and Timothy B. Schmit's song Let It Be Me are a declaration of love and commitment. The singer expresses how blessed he feels to have found his love interest and how he wants to stay around him/her. The singer implores his love interest to let him be the one he clings to and not to take away the heaven he has found. He states that each time they meet, he finds complete love, and life would not be the same without it. The singer then pleads with his love interest never to leave him lonely and to always tell him that he/she loves him only, and that it will always be him/her.
The lyrics suggest a deep and enduring love that is based on mutual admiration, respect, and commitment. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his love interest close and to maintain the passion in their relationship. The repetition of the line "let it be me" reinforces the singer's desire to be the one his love interest turns to for comfort and companionship.
Overall, the lyrics to Let It Be Me express a message of enduring love and commitment that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the power of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
I bless the day I found you
I feel fortunate to have found you
I want to stay around you
I want to be by your side
And so I beg you
I plead with you
Let it be me
Choose me
Don't take this heaven from one
Don't deny someone else this wonderful experience
If you must cling to someone
If you must be with someone
Now and forever
For all time
Let it be me
Choose me
Each time we meet, love
Whenever we encounter each other
I find complete love
I experience fulfilled and unconditional love
Without your sweet love
Without your affectionate and caring expression
What would life be?
What purpose would life have?
So never leave me lonely
Don't abandon me to solitude
Tell me you love me only
Confirm that your love is exclusive to me
And that you'll always
Promise
Let it be me
Choose me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gilbert Becaud, Manny Kurtz, Pierre Delanoe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kathylobonc9310
Life doesn’t get much better than coming across this video. I have loved Jackson for over 40 years and just learned Rita Wilson sang. Both sing from their soul.
@HeavyHaul51
One of the Greatest Love Songs Ever. Seems like no matter who sings this, it is always great.
@maviccabreraballeza6100
Jackson Browne gives a cool and classy rendition of this Everly Brothers song! Rita Wilson does a great job as well!
@RitaWilsonOfficial
Trading vocals on our rendition of the Everly Brothers’ classic “Let It Be Me” - on Later with Jools Holland - was such a treat!
@Chironicus
Fantastic. A treat for us all. Love it.
@jacksonbrowne9335
Hello
How are you doing today?
Its nice meeting you here
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@@Chironicushello
How are you doing today ?
Its nice meeting you here
@amcmenemy5647
Great rendition of Don and Phil's classic.
@staceygoodwin179
Thank you that’s was fabulous…
@kathall6422
Thank you for being your amazing selves everyone, peace and much love sent from Ontario, Canada.