englishPop, R&B
Let You Love Me Lyrics
by Rita Ora
Lyricist: Rita Ora, Stephen Christian, Ian Kirkpatrick
27 views • Published on Sep 27, 2026
Let You Love Me Lyrics
I should've stayed with you last night
Instead of going out to find trouble
That's just trouble (yeah)
I think I run away sometimes
Whenever I get too vulnerable
That's not your fault (yeah)
See I wanna stay the whole night
I wanna lay with you till the sun's up
I wanna let you inside
Oh, heaven knows I've tried
I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me
I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me
Say what's the matter, what's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
Oh, I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me now
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I
And every time it gets too real
And every time I feel like sabotaging
I start running again
And every time I push away
I really wanna say that I'm sorry (yeah)
But I say nothing (yeah)
See I wanna stay the whole night
I wanna lay with you till the sun's up
I wanna let you inside
Oh, heaven knows I've tried
I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me
I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me
Say what's the matter, what's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
Oh, I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me now
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I
(I wanna) stay with you till the morning
(I wanna) lay with you through the sunrise
(I wanna) show you that you're my only
(I wanna lay with you till the sun's up)
(I wanna) stay with you till the morning
(I wanna) lay with you through the sunrise, through the sunrise
Oh, heaven knows I've tried
I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me
I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me
Say what's the matter, what's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
Oh, I wish that I could I let you love
Oh, I wish that I could I let you love me
Say what's the matter, what's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
Oh, I wish that I could I let you love
Wish that I could let you love me now
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I
Meaning of Let You Love Me
“Let You Love Me” is a raw and vulnerable exploration of self-sabotage within a passionate, yet complicated, romantic connection. Rita Ora lays bare the internal conflict driving her desire for intimacy while simultaneously erecting impenetrable barriers. The song’s narrative unfolds as a confession of recurring behavior: she recognizes a tendency to flee vulnerability, “running away whenever I get too vulnerable,” fueled by perhaps past hurts or an inherent fear of emotional exposure. This isn't a simple tale of lost love; it’s about the agonizing struggle to truly accept and receive affection. The repeated yearning – "I wish that I could let you love me" – underscores a desperate plea for connection, juxtaposed with a self-destructive impulse to push the other person away.
The cyclical repetition of phrases like “stay with you till the morning,” “lay with you till the sun’s up” highlights the frustrating loop she finds herself trapped in: wanting closeness intensely yet acting as though it's undesirable. The questioning refrain, "What’s the matter with me?" reveals a profound sense of confusion and self-doubt, suggesting an underlying insecurity that dictates her actions. Ora effectively uses this repetition to amplify the feeling of being caught between desire and defense, creating a palpable tension within the music. Ultimately, “Let You Love Me” isn't just about wanting to be loved; it’s a poignant meditation on the difficulty of letting go of control and embracing the vulnerability necessary for genuine intimacy, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of empathy for this emotionally conflicted artist.
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