let me in
The Sensation Lyrics


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Let me in whee-ooh (whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh)
(Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh, whee-ooh)

I can see the dancin' (let me in)
The silhouettes on the shade
I hear the music (music), all the lovers on parade
Open up (let me in), I want to come in again
I thought you were my friend

Pitter patter of those fee-ee-ee-ee-eet
Movin' and a-groovin' with that be-eat
Jumpin' and stompin on the flo-o-o-o-oor
(Lemme in) Let me in!
(Open up) Open up!
Why don't you open up that door? (let me in)

I-uh (open up) hear music let me in (music)
I want to come in again
Let me in (let me in), a-well I heard it just then
I thought you were my friend

(Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh)
(Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh, whee-ooh)

Pitter patter of the fee-ee-ee-ee-eet
Movin' and a-groovin' with that be-eat
Jumpin' and stompin on the flo-o-o-o-oor
(Lemme in) Let me in!
(Open up) Open up!
Why don't you open up that door? (let me in)

I-uh-I-uh-I (open up) hear music, let me in (music)
Oh I heard it just then
Let me in (let me in)
I want to come in again
I thought you were my friend

(Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh)
(Whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh)
(Hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh)
(Hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh)




FADE
(Hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh)

Overall Meaning

The Sensations' song "Let Me In" is a classic doo-wop track that revolves around the theme of unrequited love. The lyrics describe a man who is outside of a room watching people dance and have fun. He desperately wants to be a part of the festivities, but he's locked out. He can see the shadows of the dancers and hears the music, which only makes him feel more left out. He begs his friend to let him back in, but it's unclear why he was kicked out in the first place. He's confused by his friend's behavior and feels like he's being excluded for no reason. The repetition of the phrase "let me in" underscores his desperation and longing for the connection he's lost.


The song's catchy chorus and upbeat melody belie the sadness and isolation depicted in the lyrics. The pitter-patter of feet, the grooving beat, and the stomping on the floor all speak to the joy of movement and the desire to be part of a community. At the same time, the repetition of the phrase "let me in" creates a sense of urgency and longing that is palpable. The ambiguity of the situation is also interesting - we never really find out why the singer was kicked out or if he is ultimately able to reconnect with his friend and the partygoers.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me in whee-ooh (whee-ooh, whee-ooh, hoop-whee-ooh)
The singer wants to be let into the room; the sounds are musical expressions of their desire.


I can see the dancin' (let me in)
The singer can see the people inside the room dancing, and wants to join them.


The silhouettes on the shade
The singer sees the people inside through the window shade, which obscures their features.


I hear the music (music), all the lovers on parade
The artist hears music and imagines people inside dancing; the people are described as β€˜lovers,’ suggesting a romantic atmosphere.


Open up (let me in), I want to come in again
The artist is pleading for someone to open the door and let them back into the room.


I thought you were my friend
The singer seems to have been excluded from the room unexpectedly, and is disappointed with their friend for not letting them in.


Pitter patter of those fee-ee-ee-ee-eet
The singer can hear the sound of feet moving quickly and lightly, like they would while dancing.


Movin' and a-groovin' with that be-eat
The people inside the room are dancing to music.


Jumpin' and stompin on the flo-o-o-o-oor
The people are dancing energetically, moving around and making noise.


(Lemme in) Let me in! (Open up) Open up!
The artist is yelling for someone to let them back in the room, becoming more desperate.


Why don't you open up that door? (let me in)
The singer is frustrated with the person inside the room for not allowing them to enter.


I-uh (open up) hear music let me in (music)
The artist can hear music coming from inside the room, and is asking for someone to let them in so they can dance to it too.


Oh I heard it just then
The singer hears the music again and becomes more insistent on being let inside.


I want to come in again
The singer was in the room previously and wants to re-enter.


(Hoo-ooh-oop-whee-ooh)
Musical expression of the singer's continued desire to be let into the room.




Lyrics Β© JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YVONNE BAKER, ALPHONSO HOWELL, GEORGE MINOR

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Comments from YouTube:

@lauraperkinson5009

When my husband and I were dating, he came to the door one night and sang part of this song. For 55 more years when we heard it play we would turn it up and sing it! I miss him every single day, but hearing this song makes me smile

@knowspicker6616

The song. your husband; each confirms the other is a gem.

@mauriciosalinasjr-yy5fg

When I got back to stateside from Okinawa in1962 this was the first song I heard, my 1st thought was, how can you dance to music that fast. Let me in has been my favorite song of all time ,I love the Sensations.

@lauraperkinson5009

@@mauriciosalinasjr-yy5fg It will Always be my best memory song!

@Papa-ke4xd

Nvt

@missharris5103

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@stevehazzard3120

As a former drummer from the late 50's to the mid-60's, I really enjoyed playing "Let Me In" by The Sensations. It was a difficult song to play due to the syncopating timing beat, but I still enjoyed playing it by request from our musically adroit fans! Thanks for the memory video from the best years of my life!

@roelofpaas334

Yes mate ....easy to say but hard to play...you can use it for a lot of ritehms slow or quick they use ito use it quit a lot in studios....i knew a music collegue and he used it even for a wals...when i heard it ...I thought what is he doing...but the total sound was right

@robertgallardo3558

NOW THIS IS WHAT U CAN CALL MUSIC NOTHING BUT THE BEST

@augustusbaldwin1670

Amen πŸ™

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