Let Me Love You
Jadakiss/Mario/T.I. Lyrics

Baby you should let me love you, let me love you,
The first line is a plea for the woman to allow him to love her. The repetition of this line is to emphasize the importance of the request and the singer's desire to have her agree to his request.

Baby you should let me love you,
The singer continues with his plea to have the woman let him love her.

You should let me love you, (let me love you, let me love you)
The repetition of this line is meant to further emphasize the importance of the singer's request.

Baby you should let me love you
The artist ends the verse with his plea to the woman to let him love her.

Just relieve your stress (relax) chill your ring finger
The artist is telling the woman to relax and take a load off. 'Chill your ring finger' refers to getting rid of any tension or stress she may be feeling.

And freeze ya chest
The singer is telling the woman to let go of any emotional baggage or securities that are holding her back.

Cop you a new beamer the beads is next
The singer is telling the woman that he wants to buy her a new car (beamer) and then get her some jewelry to match (the beads).

And even though it's a want I need the sex
The artist admits that he is driven by his own desires and need for intimacy, even though his primary goal is to care for her.

I hope it's just insecurity
The artist is expressing his concern that the woman's reluctance is due to her feeling insecure or inadequate in some way.

'Cause I know she feelin' me
The artist is confident that the woman is interested in him and attracted to him.

Diggin' the growth and the maturity
The singer believes that the woman is drawn to his growth as a person and his maturity.

But I got hard luck
The artist is saying he has had a tough time approaching the woman and getting her to open up to him.

'Cause honey keep keepin' her guards up
The singer is pointing out that the woman is keeping her defenses up and is not open to the idea of letting someone love her.

So I'm just tryna' even the odds up
The singer is trying to make things even, and bridge the gap between himself and the woman so that they can find a way to move forward and build a relationship.

And that part sucks to have to keep goin' back in on her
The singer is expressing frustration about having to continually pursue the woman and try to break down her defenses.

When she knows that I been on her
The artist acknowledges that the woman is aware of his interest in her, and he is trying to figure out why she is still resistant to his advances.

Since Back in the days in Manhattan after the matinee
The artist is reminiscing about the past, when they met in Manhattan, after a show or movie (matinee). The purpose is to reflect on how long he has been interested in her and how hard he has been trying to win her over.

When she just happened to wave
The singer is recalling a specific moment when the woman waved to him.

That's when I knew she had the right shine (right shine)
The singer is saying that when the woman waved to him, he was struck by her charisma and attractive energy, which he calls her 'right shine.'

And the right mind (right mind)
The artist is saying that the woman has the right way of thinking, or mindset, which makes her someone that he is attracted to.

It's just on me to catch her at the right time (right time)
The artist is saying that the timing is important when pursuing the woman. In other words, he needs to catch her when she is open and receptive to his advances.

When I get her Imma grab her by the wrist
The artist is saying that he plans on getting the woman, and when he does, he will take a firm hold of her to show her how much he cares.

Pull her close to me, hug her and tell her this
The singer is saying that he wants to show the woman physical affection by holding her and telling her that he loves her.

Baby you should let me love you, let me be the one to
The chorus begins with the same plea from the first verse that the woman should let him love her and give her everything she needs.

Give you everything you want and need
The singer is saying that he wants to give the woman everything she could ever want or need in a relationship.

Baby good love and protection
The singer is telling the woman that she can trust him to offer her good love and protection.

Make me your selection
The singer is asking the woman to choose him as her partner.

Show you the way love's supposed to be
The artist is saying that he wants to show the woman how love is supposed to be, implying that other men may not have treated her well or shown her proper love and affection in the past.

Baby I just don't get it, do you enjoy being hurt?
The artist is asking the woman why she continues to stay with someone who is hurting her instead of choosing him, who would treat her well.

I know you smell the perfume, the make up on his shirt
The singer is pointing out that the woman knows the man she is with is unfaithful and is wearing someone else's perfume and makeup.

You don't believe his stories you know that they are all lies
The singer is telling the woman that she knows deep down that the man she is with is not telling her the truth, and cannot be trusted.

As bad as you are you stick around and I just don't know why
The artist is expressing confusion about why the woman continues to stay with someone who is treating her poorly. He sees her as deserving of someone who would treat her better, like himself.

If I was you man baby, you'd (never worry about)
The artist is saying that if he were the woman's partner, she would never have to worry about him being unfaithful or lying to her.

What I do (I'd be coming home),
The artist is saying that he would always come home to her instead of staying out late or being with other women.

Back to you (every night doing you right),
The singer is saying that he would be with her every night and treat her properly in the relationship.

Your the type of woman (deserves good things)
The artist is telling the woman that she deserves someone who would give her good things and treat her well.

Fist full of diamonds (hand full of rings)
The singer is offering to give the woman expensive gifts, such as diamonds and rings, to show her how much she means to him.

Baby you're a star I just want to show you, you are
The singer is saying that the woman is special and he wants to show her that she is important to him.

What you want a cruise?
The singer is asking the woman if she wants to go on a luxurious vacation to show her how much he cares for her.

Avenues and a ride with a pair of shoes
The artist is promising to take the woman on a fancy shopping spree, where she can buy whatever shoes she wants.

Shining like a diamond sittin' high with raised latitude
The artist is describing the woman shining like a diamond and being elevated in a high position in life.

(Ah ha) listen baby I could change your attitude
The singer is saying that he can help change the woman's negative attitude and outlook on love and relationships.

You chillin' with the king you ain't dealin' with them rapper dudes
The singer is trying to impress the woman by telling her that she is with a man who is above the typical rapper, and that there is no comparison between him and other men.

(Hey) keep it real kick it with me is what you rather do
The artist is saying that he is the real deal, and that the woman knows that being with him would be better than being with anyone else.

I was poppin' before you, gonna' be the same after you
The artist is telling the woman that he was successful before he met her, and that he will continue to be successful after their relationship ends.

I ain't gonna chase you, I'd rather replace you
The artist is saying that if the woman does not want to be with him, he is not going to continue chasing her. He would rather find someone else who wants to be with him.

In case you wonderin' I'm stuntin' and way major
The singer is saying that he is successful and has a lot of money to spend on the woman.

If the ice don't matter, and the money don't phase you,
The artist is asking the woman if she is not impressed by his wealth and material possessions.

Cars don't impress you, I bet the sex will amaze you
The singer is saying that even though the woman may not be impressed by his cars or money, he is sure that his sexual prowess will impress her.

Look you don't want to past the chance (hey)
The singer is telling the woman that she should not pass up the opportunity to be with him.

Spend the summer in the bottom half of France
The singer is asking the woman to come with him to France for the summer, as a romantic gesture.

Don't be alarmed I don't mean no harm
The artist is reassuring the woman that he has good intentions and does not intend to hurt or upset her.

I'll help you before I hurt you
The artist is promising to always help the woman before he would ever hurt her, and that he would never intentionally cause her pain.

I wanna love you
The singer is expressing his desire to love the woman and be in a relationship with her.

I ain't just have to nail you
The singer is saying that he is not just interested in having sex with the woman, but instead wants to build a deeper relationship with her.

You already know I can show you
The artist is saying that the woman already knows that he is capable of showing her love and affection.

Better than I can tell you
The artist is saying that he is better at showing love and affection than he is at expressing it in words.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the same plea from the first verse and reinforces the artist's desire to love and take care of the woman.