Discography
Louisiana's LeRoux (1978)
Keep the Fire Burnin' (1979)
Up (1980)
Live: Higher Up (1980)
Last Safe Place (1981)
So Fired Up (1983)
Bayou Degradable: The Best of Louisiana's LeRoux (1996)
Ain't Nothing But a Gris Gris (1999)
Let Me In
Leroux Lyrics
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At the end of the hall
Try tho' I may it seems
I never see it all
Only a glimmer
Slipping under the door
I think I could love you
But you know I'm waiting for you
Open up
Baby, won't you open up
Baby, won't you let me in
Why won't you let me in
Maybe we can try again
Baby, won't you open up
Let me in
Baby, won't you let me in
Baby, we can try again
Baby, won't you open up
And let me in
Oh, I know it hurts you
And you hold it all inside
Maybe I could set you free
If our two hearts collide
I just need to know you
Don't you let it slip away
Your love is like a child
Won't you let it come out to play
You gotta let it out
Oh, let it out
Baby, won't you let it out
In Leroux's song "Let Me In," the singer addresses someone they admire and care for deeply, but who seems to be closed off and guarded. The opening lines set the scene of a metaphorical "room" with the person being the "light" at the end of the hall. Despite the singer's efforts to get closer to this person, they are only able to catch glimpses of their personality and true feelings - just a "glimmer" slipping under the door. The singer expresses a desire for this person to "open up" to them, allowing for a deeper connection and a chance at love.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats their plea for this person to "let me in" and to "open up." They express a belief that the two of them could "try again" and make things work if only the other person would let down their walls. The chorus repeats the phrase "baby, won't you let me in" and emphasizes the importance of communication and emotional vulnerability in a relationship.
The final verse of the song is particularly poignant. The singer acknowledges that the person they care for has likely been hurt before and may be afraid to open up again. However, they express a belief that if the two of them can come together, they can heal each other's pain and "set [the other person] free" from their emotional baggage. The song ends with a plea for the person to "let it out," to allow their love to come forth and be nurtured.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a light in a room
You are a shining hope in this hopelessness.
At the end of the hall
You're like a guiding light at the end of a dark tunnel.
Try tho' I may it seems
Despite my attempts, I'm unable to fully understand you.
I never see it all
I cannot grasp your entire personality.
Only a glimmer
I can only see a flicker of who you are.
Slipping under the door
Your personality is slowly revealing itself.
I think I could love you
I believe I am capable of loving you.
But you know I'm waiting for you
You're aware that I am patient and waiting for you to open up.
To open up
To show your true self.
Baby, won't you open up
Please reveal yourself to me.
Baby, won't you let me in
Please allow me to be a part of your life.
Why won't you let me in
Please tell me what is holding you back from letting me in.
Maybe we can try again
Perhaps we can start fresh and rebuild our relationship.
Let me in
Please grant me the opportunity to know you on a deeper level.
And let me in
Please allow me to become an integral part of your life.
Oh, I know it hurts you
I understand that you are in pain.
And you hold it all inside
You tend to keep your emotions bottled up.
Maybe I could set you free
Perhaps I could help you overcome your pain.
If our two hearts collide
If we were to come together, we could achieve great things.
I just need to know you
All I need is to truly understand you.
Don't you let it slip away
Do not let our relationship fade away.
Your love is like a child
Your love is pure and innocent, like that of a child.
Won't you let it come out to play
Please allow yourself to express your love and affection.
You gotta let it out
You need to let your emotions out.
Oh, let it out
Please express yourself freely.
Writer(s): Tony Haselden
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.