Let Me Go Lover
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Oh let me go
Let me go
Let me go lover

Let me be, set me free from your spell
You made me weak, cut me deep, I can't sleep lover
I was cursed from the first day I fell
You don't want me

But you want me to go on wanting you
How I pray that you will say that we are through
Please turn me loose
What's the use

Let me go lover
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go

You don't want me
But you want me to go on wanting you
How I pray that you will say that we are through
Please turn me loose
What's the use

Let me go lover
Let me go




Let me go
Let me go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let Me Go Lover" by The Rat Pack express the singer's plea for freedom from an unhealthy and one-sided love relationship. The repetition of the phrase "Let me go" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire to break free from the spell that their lover has cast upon them. They acknowledge the power that their lover holds over them, stating that they have made them weak and unable to sleep.


The singer feels trapped in this relationship, as the love they have for their partner is not reciprocated. They are aware that their lover does not want them, but they still want the singer to continue desiring them. This paradox frustrates the singer, as they long for their partner to finally say that they are through, allowing them to break free from the emotional chains that bind them.


In the final lines, the singer pleads once again, asking to be released from this one-sided love. They question the usefulness of holding on to a relationship where their love is unrequited, emphasizing their desperate need to be set free.


Overall, "Let Me Go Lover" reflects the painful experience of being involved in a love affair where one person is constantly seeking love and validation from someone who does not reciprocate those feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh let me go
Please allow me to leave


Let me go
Allow me to leave


Let me go lover
Please let me end this relationship


Let me be, set me free from your spell
Release me from the power you have over me


You made me weak, cut me deep, I can't sleep lover
Your actions have left me vulnerable and emotionally wounded, making it difficult for me to find peace


I was cursed from the first day I fell
From the moment I fell in love with you, my life has been filled with hardship and misfortune


You don't want me
You do not desire me


But you want me to go on wanting you
Although you do not want a relationship with me, you still wish for me to desire you


How I pray that you will say that we are through
I hope and wish that you will end our relationship


Please turn me loose
Please release me


What's the use
There is no point in continuing this relationship


Let me go lover
Allow me to end this romantic connection


Let me go
Allow me to leave


Let me go
Please let me depart


Let me go
Allow me to go




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Weisman, Fred Wise, Jenny Lou Carson, Kay Twomey

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