let me be: Searching for Authenticity

“let me be” is a dance-pop track capturing the essence of authenticity, vulnerability, and the longing to be your true self. With thoughtful lyrics and a danceable beat, it’s a song of introspection and self-discovery. Spotify release is Nov 3.

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This one felt good. From a technical perspective reigning in the high end was a necessity and finding the right balance for the chorus was challenging. Ultimately, it’s far from perfect but shipped it anyway because there’s additional tracks to refocus on. I hope you enjoy.

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The opening lines of the song, “I’m not someone who fakes it, so why do you think I can? What you see is what you get; this is who I really am,” set the stage for the exploration of authenticity. Pretense and façades often mask our true selves. This is a defiant declaration of selfhood. And conveys a yearning for genuine connections and aversion to superficiality. We’re tired of playing a part and wish to be seen and accepted for who we truly are.

Navigating the Phases of Life

The song continues by reflecting on the phases in life when we’ve felt compelled to pretend. We’ve all been there, right? Those times when we wore masks to fit in, conform to societal expectations, or protect ourselves. The lyrics, “I’ve been through all the phases where I thought I had to pretend,” speak to a personal journey through these phases. It’s a reminder that growth often involves shedding those layers of inauthenticity to embrace our true selves.

Seeking a Safe Harbor

We all yearn for a place of respite and refuge from the tumultuous times, a sanctuary where you can simply “rest.” This “safe harbor from the sea” signifies the desire for a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment or criticism.

The Pain of Misunderstanding

The bridge of the song delves into the pain of being misunderstood. “I shouldn’t have to tell you we are all in pain, but you can make it better by hurting me again and again,” speaks volumes about the paradox of human relationships. The need for empathy and understanding is juxtaposed with the experience of being hurt repeatedly by those who should know better. It’s a poignant reminder of the power we hold to either heal or harm one another.

The Plea for Guidance

As the song reaches its climax, the lyrics turn to a plea for intervention. “Please god, let me be; guide me to your light now,” is a prayer for guidance, for a beacon of hope and clarity in the midst of life’s chaos. A yearning for a sense of purpose and direction.

The Lighthouse Amidst the Raging Sea

The metaphor of a lighthouse amidst a raging sea represents the idea that even in the most turbulent times, there is a guiding light, a source of hope, and a path to salvation. It’s a message of hope that, in our quest for authenticity, we can find our way to a better, truer version of ourselves.

“let me be” serves as not only a dance track; it also wants to go deeper and explore the human condition, make a plea for authenticity, understanding and empathy. It should resonate with those of us who’ve ever felt the need to declare, “Let me be,” and find our way to our own safe space in this vast and sometimes tumultuous sea, inviting us to dance, reflect, and embrace our true selves.

let me be Lyrics

i’m not someone who fakes it

so why do you think i can

what you see is what you get

this is who i really am

ive been thru all the phases

where i thought i had to pretend

don’t know how to make it 

clearer that this is the end

the rest can let me be

but you can clearly see

you can see the lighthouse

ignore the raging sea

please god let me be

guide me to your light now

i just need to rest here

safe harbor from the sea

i shouldn’t have to tell you

we are all in pain

but you can make it better

by hurting me again and again

the rest can let me be

but you can clearly see

you can see the lighthouse

ignore the raging sea

please god let me be

guide me to your light now

i just need to rest here

safe harbor from the sea

the rest can let me be

but you can clearly see

you can see the lighthouse

ignore the raging sea

i shouldn’t have to tell you

we are all in pain

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