Let It Sing
Whitley Lyrics


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When I was born in my mother's bed
A tear fell down to the breath that I drew
We had our family, we had our home
Foundations trembled, now it's dead and gone

I was a young man, my gun was clean
I hadn't killed yet, I was unseen
Something comes creeping, creeping in
I killed my first love, blood on my hands

Then I fell like I knew that I was all alone
And I looked for the road towards my home
I'm a thread from a coat, I was poorly sewn
I'm a king but I stand on an empty throne

And we're all running from where we've been
Our innocence was never seen
Something comes creeping, creeping in
This could be true love or just another sin

'Cause you make me feel like I'm not alone
And you make me feel like I'm coming home




I'm a king you're a queen, let it sing, let it sing
I'm a king you're a queen, let it sing, let it sing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Whitley's song "Let It Sing" express a range of emotions centered around loss, growth, and finding love amidst chaos. The song begins with Whitley reflecting on his birth and how the foundation of his family and home had been shaken and destroyed. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which sees Whitley grappling with the aftermath of his experiences.


The second verse is particularly poignant as it delves into the theme of loss and how it can lead to violent actions. Whitley confesses to killing his first love and the blood on his hands acts as a metaphor for the guilt and shame that he carries with him. The line "Then I fell like I knew that I was all alone" is particularly haunting as it showcases the loneliness and isolation that comes from doing something unforgivable.


However, the song takes a hopeful turn in the chorus as Whitley finds love that makes him feel less alone and more at home. The king and queen imagery suggest a sense of royalty and companionship that he finds in his partner. The line "let it sing" is the culmination of the message of the song - to let love and hope sing through the pain.


Overall, "Let It Sing" is an emotive and introspective song that deals with heavy themes with sensitivity and vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was born in my mother's bed
My life began in my mother's care.


A tear fell down to the breath that I drew
My birth brought both joy and sorrow to my family.


We had our family, we had our home
My family used to be whole and happy.


Foundations trembled, now it's dead and gone
However, something happened that destroyed everything we had.


I was a young man, my gun was clean
I was once naïve and inexperienced.


I hadn't killed yet, I was unseen
I had not yet experienced the harsh realities of life.


Something comes creeping, creeping in
But then something dark and dangerous entered my life.


I killed my first love, blood on my hands
I had to do something I regretted deeply, and it changed me forever.


Then I fell like I knew that I was all alone
I felt isolated and abandoned.


And I looked for the road towards my home
I desperately searched for a way back to the life I once knew.


I'm a thread from a coat, I was poorly sewn
I am imperfect and flawed, just like everyone else.


I'm a king but I stand on an empty throne
I may have power and success, but I still feel empty and unsatisfied.


And we're all running from where we've been
We are all trying to escape our past mistakes and regrets.


Our innocence was never seen
We never truly appreciated our innocence until it was gone.


This could be true love or just another sin
I am not sure if what I am feeling is true love or just another mistake.


'Cause you make me feel like I'm not alone
You give me comfort and support when I need it most.


And you make me feel like I'm coming home
Being with you makes me feel like I have finally found my true home.


I'm a king you're a queen, let it sing, let it sing
Together, we are royalty and nothing can bring us down.


I'm a king you're a queen, let it sing, let it sing
Let us celebrate our love and happiness together.




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