Let Me In
sarah-beth Lyrics
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With that look in your eyes
In your eyes
Little did I know you were only here for awhile
Borrowed time
I've been up all night
Runnin round
I've been up all night
Wondering why I let you in
Let you in my life
I let you in
Let you in
Let you in
I let you in
Oh inside of me
Let you in
Let you in
I let you in
Oh inside my life
I've been checking out my phone all night
Cause you've been spinning around my head
Can't fight it
Little did I know you were only here for awhile
Borrowed time
I've been up all night
Runnin round
I've been up all night
Comin down
Wondering why I let you in
Let you in my life
I let you in
Let you in
Let you in
I let you in
Oh inside of me
Let you in
Let you in
I let you in
Oh inside my life
Spinning around and around
I cannot seem to come down
From the high of your love
Spinning around and around
I cannot wait to come down
From the high of your love
You've made me build my walls
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Don't know if I can get them
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Let you in
Let you in
I let you in
Oh inside of me
Let you in
Let you in
I let you in
Oh inside my life
Spinning around and around
I cannot seem to come down
From the high of your love
Let you in
Let you in
I let you in
Oh inside of me
In "Let Me In," Sarah-Beth reflects on a past relationship that she allowed into her life without fully understanding the intentions of her partner. She begins by acknowledging that she was initially fooled by the look in their eyes, suggesting that she was drawn in by their charm or deceptive appearance. However, she soon realizes that this person was only in her life for a short period of time, indicating that their presence was temporary or transitory.
The lyrics also reveal that Sarah-Beth spent a sleepless night, possibly filled with worry and anxiety. She has been running around and feeling restless, trying to make sense of the situation she finds herself in. There is a sense of confusion and questioning as to why she allowed this person to enter her life and become a part of it. This may imply that she feels regret and is questioning her judgment in letting this person get close to her.
She mentions checking her phone obsessively, indicating her preoccupation with thoughts of the person who has been occupying her mind. Their presence has been spinning around in her head, and she feels unable to resist or fight against it. Again, she emphasizes that this person was only meant to be in her life temporarily, or for "borrowed time."
The chorus reinforces the idea that Sarah-Beth allowed this person to enter her life and become a part of her, both emotionally and mentally. She expresses a feeling of being trapped or captivated by their love, unable to come down from the emotional high that it brings. The repetition of the phrase "let you in" emphasizes her realization and acceptance of the fact that she allowed this person to have a significant impact on her.
Towards the end of the song, she acknowledges that this relationship has caused her to build walls around herself. These walls represent emotional barriers or defenses, erected to protect her from being hurt again. However, she questions whether she can continue building these walls any higher, suggesting that she may be reaching her limits in terms of emotional self-protection.
Overall, "Let Me In" delves into the emotions of regret, confusion, and the struggle to overcome the lingering effects of a transient relationship. Sarah-Beth reflects on the consequences of allowing someone into her life without fully understanding their intentions, and the emotional impact that ensues.
Line by Line Meaning
You might have fooled me once
In the past, you were able to deceive me
With that look in your eyes
Through the expression in your eyes
Little did I know you were only here for awhile
I was unaware that your presence would be temporary
Borrowed time
Our time together was borrowed and limited
I've been up all night
I haven't been able to sleep
Runnin round
In a state of constant activity or restlessness
Comin down
Returning to a state of calm or normalcy
Wondering why I let you in
Questioning my decision to allow you into my life
Let you in my life
Allowed you to be a part of my life
Let you in
Gave you access or entrance
Oh inside of me
Within the depths of my being
I've been checking out my phone all night
Throughout the night, I've been constantly checking my phone
Cause you've been spinning around my head
Because thoughts of you have been occupying my mind
Can't fight it
Unable to resist or suppress it
Spinning around and around
Continuously rotating or circling
I cannot seem to come down
I am unable to return to a state of calm or normalcy
From the high of your love
From the intense and euphoric feeling of being loved by you
You've made me build my walls
You have caused me to construct barriers or defenses
Higher
Further above or more elevated
Don't know if I can get them
Uncertain if I am capable of making them
Let you in
Allowed you access or entrance
Oh inside of me
Within the depths of my being
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Greg Lynch, Sarah McTernan
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segoviate
Hi there, I'm just wondering where in Cork City did this live performance occur? Was it The Roundy? Kind regards
Michele Garraffa
Yes, if I remember well 😊
segoviate
@Michele Garraffa Thanks for that. :)