Let Me Go
Ray Jr Parker Lyrics
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We've had some good times and some hard times too
But now I've reached that point in my life
Where I need more of a commitment from you
You've had me on hold for so very long
Make up your mind baby
Don't keep me hangin' on
Let me go
Come on and do right by me baby
And if you're not sure that you need me
Let me go oh
I'm not the kinda man
You can just keep for your pleasure
You've gotta really want
For us to stay together yeah
It's not fair to keep me hangin' on
For another year or two
Make up your mind right now
And decide what you want to do
Now I know when a woman gets in her twenties
She starts to feel like she's runnin' out of time
Nine times out of ten she's correct
If she assumes, yea, that marriage
Is the last thing on a man's mind
But now the table's turned
The shoe is on the other foot
I know what I want
But you still want to look
The lyrics of Ray Jr Parker's song "Let Me Go" is about a man who has been in a relationship for a while and is seeking more commitment from his partner. He expresses his frustration at being kept on hold for so long and urges his partner to make a decision on whether she wants to be with him or not. He emphasizes that he's not just a man to be kept for pleasure but someone who wants a serious relationship.
The first verse indicates that the man has been patient in the relationship, but he has reached that point where he needs more from his partner. He's been through good and bad times, but he's unsure of his partner's commitment. The chorus emphasizes that if she's not sure if she wants him, he's ready to let go of the relationship. He wants his partner to do right by him and decide if she needs him or not. The second verse is interesting as he acknowledges that women tend to feel a sense of urgency to get married as they get older. Still, in this case, it's the man who wants commitment, and the woman is more interested in looking around.
The song's theme is a common issue in relationships, where there's a lack of commitment. The song's lyrics reveal the man's desire for more than what he's had so far and his readiness to move on if he doesn't get it. The song's message is relevant to anyone who has experienced or currently experiencing a lack of commitment in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been goin' out for awhile now baby
We have been dating for quite some time now
We've had some good times and some hard times too
We have experienced both happy and difficult times together
But now I've reached that point in my life
I have come to a stage in my life where I need more than just casual dating
Where I need more of a commitment from you
I require a stronger commitment from you to take this relationship forward
You've had me on hold for so very long
You have kept me waiting for a long time
Make up your mind baby
Please come to a decision
Don't keep me hangin' on
Don't make me wait any longer
If you're not sure that you want me
If you are uncertain about wanting to be with me
Let me go
Please let me go if you are not confident about us
Come on and do right by me baby
Please do what's right for us
And if you're not sure that you need me
If you are uncertain about needing me
Let me go oh
Please let me go if you are not confident about us
I'm not the kinda man
I'm not the kind of man
You can just keep for your pleasure
You cannot just keep me to yourself for pleasure
You've gotta really want
You need to genuinely want
For us to stay together yeah
For us to be together for the long haul
It's not fair to keep me hangin' on
It's unfair to keep me waiting without clarity
For another year or two
For another year or two
Make up your mind right now
Please make a decision right now
And decide what you want to do
And figure out what you want to do
Now I know when a woman gets in her twenties
I know that women tend to feel this way when they reach their twenties
She starts to feel like she's runnin' out of time
She feels like time is running out for her
Nine times out of ten she's correct
Most often this feeling is not unfounded
If she assumes, yea, that marriage
If she assumes that getting married
Is the last thing on a man's mind
Is the least of a man's priorities
But now the table's turned
But now the situation has changed
The shoe is on the other foot
The roles have reversed
I know what I want
I am clear about what I want
But you still want to look
But you are still looking for what you want
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAY ERSKINE PARKER
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@gloriajhayes71
I could listen to this song all night -Beautiful ❤️ it!
@hokomcedi8174
This song is a hit indeed. He is telling the truth all the time
@Bob-ml1mv
Love Ray Parker he has a distinct voice and his songs are awesome
@kelvinbryant7602
Ur right Bob Ray Parker Jr is a true Icon. This song is my favorite.still hits me today
@user-sv1qd4ds9g
This song sung by this greatest and under rated artist favorite of mine sends me down memory lane. Ray is one of the best, pure Heavenly talent. Reminds me of Ayanda Kahla, he adored Ray and this was one of his favourite songs
@rodneyvoshell9296
One of the most underrated performers. A true talent.
@anwulikaagbaku630
My late dad's favorite song, though was born after this song but got to know and fall in love with this song and my dad constantly plays it daily.
@kinghezekiahisrael6053
One of my favorite songs brings back memories 8th grade school year we had assembly we had guests there speakers the mayor of Memphis two brothers dj from am radio station Bob and Melvin Jones a fire chief but my band we was supposed to do the school song the greatest love of all just that song we did that song and went right into ray parker let me go I quickly said to all of she cheerleaders and majorette and the rest that keep telling me that I don't know who I want we did that song everyone stood up and I mean everyone teaches students even the guests speakers my music teacher asked when did y'all's rehearsed that last night he asked just one night yes one night cause were yd outs good we're professionals
what memories still love that song a woman needs love
@denisethompson9208
HAVE NOT HEARD THIS SONG IN YEAR'S I LOVE ALL OF HIS SONG'S 💜💜🌹🌹❤️
@mbotembote944
One of my favourite R&B musicians