The Audition are a pop/rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2003. The b… Read Full Bio ↴The Audition are a pop/rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2003. The band is comprised of drummer Ryan O'Connor, lead guitarist Seth Johnson and rhythm guitarist Timmy Klepek who are from Chicago, with lead vocalist Danny Stevens who is from Detroit, Michigan. The band was originally formed by former bassist Joe Lussa, former guitarist Bob Morris, former vocalist Evo Soria and current drummer Ryan O'Connor, and has gone through multiple lineup changes since then. The band's first release was a six track demo entitled "Every Scar Has It's Moment". Their First produced EP, "All In Your Head", was recorded at the gallery of carpet in chicago, it was the last album before all the current members were added to the lineup. In early 2005, they signed to record label Victory Records and followed that up with national touring. Afterwards, they released their debut album, entitled "Controversy Loves Company", which was the first LP on their new label, to mixed reviews. In early January 2008 they released their second studio album "Champion". On April 28th, 2009 they released their third studio album "Self-Titled Album". Their newest album, "Great Danger" produced by the Audition them selves is in stores now!

Let Me Know
The Audition Lyrics

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Don't make me tell you that you're the only one
Because you never said I was who you want
I fight to change you, you always stay the same
I wonder how much longer are we gonna wait

If we're gonna make it
Please, you gotta let me know

You are the only one who
Can bring me down
Chasing something
I can never want now

Don't act like you care
It's not what I want
Save face and keep tight

Don't act like you care
It's not what I want
Save face and keep tight

If we're gonna make it
Please, you gotta let me know, know
'Cause I'm gonna take it
As far as you are willing to go, go

And why can't we just meet in the middle, oh, oh
If we're gonna make it
Please, you gotta let me know
Let me know

Please let me know
Let me know
Please let me know

I am the only one who
Can take you out
Leaving something
That you'll never get now

Don't act like you care
It's not what I want
Save face and keep tight

Don't act like you care
It's not what I want
Save face and keep tight

If we're gonna make it
Please, you gotta let me know, know
'Cause I'm gonna take it
As far as you are willing to go, go

And why can't we just meet in the middle? Oh, oh
If we're gonna make it
Please, you gotta let me know
Let me know

And maybe one day
We'll share a drink and get along
And clear the air, it's okay to live alone
And you don't need to tell me that you're sorry

'Cause I can see you left yourself so long ago
And this is where the both of us, we walk alone
And I can feel it wearing down to the bone
Down to the bone

Don't act like you care
It's not what I want
Don't act like you care

If we're gonna make it
Please, you gotta let me know, know
'Cause I'm gonna take it
As far as you're willing to go, go

And why can't we just meet in the middle, oh, oh
If we're gonna make it
Please, you gotta let me know
Let me know

Please let me know
Let me know

Please let me know
Let me know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Audition's song Let Me Know paint a picture of a strained relationship where one person is trying to change the other, but they continue to stay the same. The singer is unsure how much longer they can keep trying to make it work and is asking the other person to let them know if they are willing to make it work. The overall tone of the song is one of frustration, as the singer seems to be at the end of their rope.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's need for communication and honesty within the relationship, as they state "If we're gonna make it, please, you gotta let me know." The repetition of the phrase "don't act like you care" and "save face and keep tight" drives home the idea that the singer feels like the other person is not fully invested in the relationship.

The bridge of the song adds a sense of hopelessness to the mix, as the singer realizes that they may never find common ground with the other person. The line "And this is where the both of us, we walk alone" implies that the relationship is over, or at least nearing its end.

Overall, The Audition's Let Me Know is a powerful song that deals with the struggles of a relationship that is on the brink of collapse. The lyrics are relatable and emotive, and the band's delivery is passionate and raw.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't make me tell you that you're the only one
I want to be the only one for you, but I don't want to say it if you don't feel the same way.

Because you never said I was who you want
You haven't told me that you want me, so I don't know where we stand.

I fight to change you, you always stay the same
I try to improve our relationship, but you never seem to change.

I wonder how much longer are we gonna wait
I'm getting tired of waiting for you to make a move or tell me how you feel.

If we're gonna make it Please, you gotta let me know
If we want to have a real chance at a relationship, you need to tell me how you feel.

You are the only one who Can bring me down
I am vulnerable when it comes to you - you have the power to affect me deeply.

Chasing something I can never want now
I'm pursuing something with you that I know I'll never be able to have.

Don't act like you care It's not what I want Save face and keep tight
I don't want you to pretend to care about me or our relationship - just be honest.

And why can't we just meet in the middle, oh, oh
Why can't we find a compromise or middle ground in our relationship?

I am the only one who Can take you out
I have the power to end our relationship if I wanted to.

Leaving something That you'll never get now
If I were to end things with you, you wouldn't be able to have what you want from me.

Please, you gotta let me know, know 'Cause I'm gonna take it As far as you are willing to go, go
I need you to tell me where our relationship stands because I'm willing to take it as far as you are.

And maybe one day We'll share a drink and get along And clear the air, it's okay to live alone And you don't need to tell me that you're sorry
Perhaps one day we can be friends and clear the air. It's okay to be alone and you don't need to apologize for that.

'Cause I can see you left yourself so long ago And this is where the both of us, we walk alone And I can feel it wearing down to the bone Down to the bone
I can see that you emotionally retreated long ago and we are both emotionally alone. The strain on us is beginning to weigh heavily on me.

If we're gonna make it Please, you gotta let me know Let me know Please let me know Let me know
Once again, I need you to be honest and tell me where we stand in our relationship.

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