Then, the band met up with an American manager who brought them to New York City. With constant performances, MrNorth built up a great fan base in New York and eventually all over the Northeast. Next, the band caught the eye of several record executives. MrNorth scored a record deal and went into the studio with Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads, Live, No Doubt). The result was Lifesize, 12 moving tunes of epic proportions.
Let Me In
MRNORTH Lyrics
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How all the people here at this party are so agreeable
Comprehendable
How the things that they got that I need, coincidental
And I don't suppose that as late nights goes this is a special one
I'm one who knows that they use their nose as a routine
Are you gonna let me in?
Are you gonna let me in?
Gonna let me in?
Was it obvious
When I laughed at the jokes that weren't so hilarious?
I've been curious
If before with all my ideas was I too serious
Cause lately I find with my flexi-mind that I'm a well-liked man
I'm not one of those to turn up their nose at a routine
Are you gonna let me in?
Gonna let me in?
Are you gonna let me in?
Gonna let me in?
And I don't suppose for one minute no, that I'm the special one
But you do realize that when this bird flies you fall in her spin
Are you in?
I wanna know
Are you gonna let me in?
Gonna let me in?
Are you gonna let me in?
Gonna let me in?
Are you gonna let me in?
You gonna let me in?
And I don't suppose that as late nights goes this is a special one
And the man inside says if I wait in line he might let me in
The song Let Me In by MRNORTH is a contemplative piece about fitting in and gaining acceptance in social situations. The singer highlights the agreeable nature of people at the party they are attending and the coincidental fact that the things they need can be found there. They also acknowledge their tendency to take routine things for granted, even though they know the importance of paying attention to detail.
The singer then questions if their seriousness on previous occasions may have caused them to be unpopular but notes that they have recently found greater social success, thanks to their flexible mindset. Despite this, the singer still doesn't consider themselves to be the special one at the party – however, they do inspire others to follow them wherever they go.
The repeated refrain of "Are you gonna let me in?" speaks to the singer's desire to be included and accepted into the social circle they find themselves in. The line "But you do realize that when this bird flies you fall in her spin" is suggesting that the singer has a certain charisma that others are attracted to, making them want to follow.
Overall, Let Me In by MRNORTH is a reflective piece on the universal human desire to be accepted and appreciated by others, and the singer's realization that it takes effort to be fully present in social situations.
Line by Line Meaning
It's exceptional
The party is impressive and stands out from others.
How all the people here at this party are so agreeable
The people at the party are friendly and easy to get along with.
Comprehendable
It's understandable why they have things that the singer needs.
How the things that they got that I need, coincidental
It's coincidental that the people at the party have things the singer needs.
And I don't suppose that as late nights goes this is a special one
The singer doesn't think this is a particularly special night compared to others.
I'm one who knows that they use their nose as a routine
The singer is aware that the people at the party are used to certain things and routines.
Are you gonna let me in?
The singer is asking if they will be allowed into the party.
Was it obvious
The singer wonders if it was noticeable how uncomfortable they were before.
When I laughed at the jokes that weren't so hilarious?
The singer feels awkward for laughing at jokes that weren't funny.
I've been curious
The singer is interested in knowing if others thought they were too serious before.
If before with all my ideas was I too serious
The singer wonders if they were taken too seriously before.
Cause lately I find with my flexi-mind that I'm a well-liked man
The singer has learned to be more adaptable and flexible and has noticed that others like them more for it.
I'm not one of those to turn up their nose at a routine
The singer doesn't look down on others for their routines or habits.
And the man inside says if I wait in line he might let me in
The singer is told that they might be allowed in if they wait in line.
And I don't suppose for one minute no, that I'm the special one
The singer doesn't think they are more important than anyone else at the party.
But you do realize that when this bird flies you fall in her spin
The singer is confident and knows that others will be drawn to them.
Are you in?
The singer asks if the person they are talking to is interested in being part of their journey.
You gonna let me in?
The singer is still asking if they will be allowed into the party.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD JAMES WITTER, JOSEPH CAMBURN JOHNSON, FRASER MONTGOMERY SMITH, ALAN STEVEN LEACH, THOMAS PETER GLADWIN
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@JerryT21
Your Van Halen story brought me here
@christopherwonnacottnumber1
Ditto 👍
@surfpsych
Yes!
@maryanneweldon8040
Yep🤣 me too
@ToolFan68
Me too
@JimPetty
Me too and then on to ITUNES!
@reallythough4591
I saw this band at a bar in New York City right after the trade center bombings, as my buddy and I were moving to Los angeles. Amazing
@Watch.HighTower
Whos Here from the Timeless watch Channel?
@RoaroftheTiger
.... "guilty as charged, Your Lordship." ;-)
@davidb5720
The Timeless watch channel spreads out and brings me here! What a voice the lead singer has by the way! What a great sound, way better than so much other stuff out there. 👍👍👍