Let It Be Me
Mr. Acker Bilk his Clarinet and Orchestra Lyrics

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I bless the day I found you
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, 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

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

Overall Meaning

The song Let It Be Me by Mr. Acker Bilk and his Clarinet and Orchestra expresses a sense of deep love and longing to be with somebody. The lyrics speak to the idea of finding someone who makes life better, and begs that person not to leave. It is clear from the song that the singer has found someone special, and wants to remain with them forever. They are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that this person stays with them, and even implores them to choose them if they must cling to someone.

The verses repeat the words “let it be me” as the singer asks that this special person choose them over anyone else. They describe the complete love they feel when they are with this person, and how empty life would be if they were to leave. The message of this song is essentially a plea to be chosen, because the singer believes that their life would be incomplete without this special someone.

Overall, Let It Be Me expresses the idea of finding true love and a strong desire to maintain that love for a lifetime. The song is a beautiful and heartfelt expression of the deep emotions that love can evoke in people.

Line by Line Meaning

I bless the day I found you
I feel fortunate that I met you

I want to stay around you
I want to be close to you

And so I beg you, let it be me
I want to be the one you choose

Don't take this heaven from one
Don't deny someone the happiness they feel

If you must cling to someone
If you feel you need to hold on to someone

Now and forever, let it be me
I want to be the one you choose always

Each time we meet love
Every time we see each other with affection

I find complete love
I feel fully loved

Without your sweet love what would life be
My life would be incomplete without your love

So never leave me lonely
Don't abandon me emotionally

Tell me you love me only
Assure me of your exclusive love

And that you'll always let it be me
Promise that you'll always choose me

Each time we meet love
Every time we see each other with affection

I find complete love
I feel fully loved

Without your sweet love what would life be
My life would be incomplete without your love

So never leave me lonely
Don't abandon me emotionally

Tell me you love me only
Assure me of your exclusive love

And that you'll always, let, it, be, me
Promise that you'll always choose me

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gilbert Becaud, Manny Kurtz, Pierre Delanoe

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