Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Let You Win
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Who you been, where you been, what you been
And I can't decide on your roller coaster ride
Or your merry-go-round, take me 'round and 'round
And I'm waiting while you're breaking away
And if I had it to do it over, I'd see you again
I'd do it right and when we fight, I'd let you win
Shoulda let it go, coulda let it go, coulda let you win
I get a taste of the summer sun every time you walk into my door
Yeah, we laugh and we tease
Yeah, you're so easy but I ain't satisfied 'til I make you cry
And I'm shaking while you're breaking away
And if I had it to do it over, I'd see you again
I'd do it right and when we fight, I'd let you win
'Cause my world is nearly nothing without you in it
Shoulda let it go, coulda let it go, coulda let you win
You know I'm right baby, most of the time
Oh baby, yeah baby
You think you're right baby, most of the time
Oh babe, yeah baby
There's no way (no way), no how (no how)
I can live without you now
Yeah, I surrender, yeah, I'm throwin' in the towel
Puttin' my hands up 'cause I need you now
And if I had it to do it over, I'd see you again
I'd do it right and when we fight, I'd let you win
'Cause my world is nearly nothing without you in it
Shoulda let it go, coulda let it go, coulda let you win
Let you win, let you win
Let you win, let you win, let you win
Let you win, I give in
Let you win, wanna see you again
The lyrics of Macy Gray's song "Let You Win" tell the story of an individual in a relationship who is struggling with their desire to control and dominate their partner. They begin by expressing their deep knowledge of their partner's every move and action, yet they ultimately feel powerless in their presence. Gray compares their relationship to both a roller coaster ride and a merry-go-round, recognizing that the ups and downs of the relationship are a part of the journey.
The singer admits that they have been selfish and that they should have let their partner win during their fights in the past, recognizing that they are not complete without them. They long for their presence even when they are not together, and Gray depicts their complex emotions by describing how they are both satisfied and unfulfilled by their partner's easygoing nature, but ultimately become upset until they make them cry.
As the song progresses, the singer reaches a moment of clarity where they realize that their relationship is worth fighting for and surrender to their partner. They plead for a chance to do things differently in the future, admitting that they need their partner in their life.
Overall, "Let You Win" captures the complex emotions of a tumultuous and passionate in a relationship that struggles for control. It is a powerful portrayal of the interplay of emotions and power dynamics that often exist in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I know all about you
I have a good understanding of your personality, your past experiences, and your actions
Who you been, where you been, what you been
I know who you are, where you have been, and what you have done
And I can't decide on your roller coaster ride
I cannot make up my mind on whether I want to deal with your ups and downs
Or your merry-go-round, take me 'round and 'round
Or if I want to continue to go around in circles with you
And I'm waiting while you're breaking away
I am just waiting and watching as you distance yourself from me
And if I had it to do it over, I'd see you again
If I could relive the past, I would choose to meet you again
I'd do it right and when we fight, I'd let you win
I would handle the relationship better and give in when we argue
'Cause my world is nearly nothing without you in it
My life has no meaning without you in it
Shoulda let it go, coulda let it go, coulda let you win
I should have just let things go and let you have your way
I get a taste of the summer sun every time you walk into my door
I feel warm and happy when you are around
Yeah, we laugh and we tease
We have a playful relationship where we joke and tease each other
Yeah, you're so easy but I ain't satisfied 'til I make you cry
You are easy to please, but I am not content until I see you upset
And I'm shaking while you're breaking away
I am nervous and scared as you start to drift away from me
You know I'm right baby, most of the time
You know that I am usually correct
Oh baby, yeah baby
An expression of affection
You think you're right baby, most of the time
You believe that you are usually correct
Oh babe, yeah baby
An expression of affection
There's no way (no way), no how (no how)
There is absolutely no chance or possibility
I can live without you now
I cannot continue living without you in my life
Yeah, I surrender, yeah, I'm throwin' in the towel
I am giving up and conceding defeat
Puttin' my hands up 'cause I need you now
I am admitting that I need you in my life
Let you win, let you win
I give in to you and let you have your way
Let you win, let you win, let you win
I continue to let you have your way
Let you win, I give in
I give up and let you have your way
Let you win, wanna see you again
I give in and agree to see you again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: Chet White Jr., Jared Lee Gosselin, Melissa Larochelle, Natalie Mcintyre, Samir Elmehdaoui
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on I Try
Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs