Let Me In by EXO Lyrics Meaning – An Ode to Emotional Depths and Intimacy
Lyrics
기다려 또 숨지 말고 oh
허우적대잖아
잠겨도 돼 다만
물결치듯 내게 와줘 oh
너 없이는 별 볼 일 없어져
낮도 밤도 달갑지가 않고
공허한 맘을 파도에 눕힌 채
원하고 있어 이토록
나른한 네 품속 떠다니고 싶어
그럴 수만 있다면 날 안아 let me in
‘Cause it’s blue (it’s blue)
너의 두눈 (너의 두눈)
Gotta let me in, you’re the ocean
매일 같이 기다려
Hey 네 맘을 볼 수만 있다면 좀 더 깊이
높이 뜬 파도 몰아세워
덫을 치듯이 감싸 안지
휩쓸리는 건 계속 내 쪽
애써 매번 외면하고 외쳐대도
대책 없이 덮치는 너
이미 여긴 저 태양 빛도 닿지 않아
가늠이 안 될 만큼 깊고 외롭지만
너라는 바다 날 이끄니까 부디 날 삼켜
원하면 어디든 넘어갈게
차라리 이젠 몸을 던져 휩쓸리게 (oh)
이 감정들에 대한 걱정 따윈 흘려보내
솔직한 말 oh, from deep inside
아직도 넌 뭘 생각해 담기엔 넘치는데
나른한 네 품속 떠다니고 싶어
그럴 수만 있다면 날 안아 let me in
‘Cause it’s blue (it’s blue)
너의 두눈 (너의 두눈)
Gotta let me in, you’re the ocean
매일 같이 기다려
모든 것이 멈추고 눈과 귀를 가려서
숨 쉴 수가 없대도 네게로 네게로
모든 것이 멈춰도 내게 입을 맞춰줘
영원할 수 없대도 이대로 이대로
나른한 네 품속 머물고만 싶어
가장 깊은 어디쯤 날 안아 let me in
‘Cause it’s blue (it’s blue)
너의 두눈 (너의 두눈) yeah
Gotta let me in, you’re the ocean
매일 같이 기다려 (oh)
바람마저 거슬러가 (with you, baby, yeah)
우리의 세상 끝으로 (I want you, I want)
Oh 네게로 네게로
푸른 바닷속 너에게 빠져 (yeah)
‘Cause you’re my ocean
EXO’s ‘Let Me In’ is a lyrical voyage that plunges listeners into the depths of yearning, love, and the human condition. Beyond its soothing melody and the group’s impeccable harmonies, the song becomes a canvas for emotions so profound they resonate with the universal desire for connection.
Draped in aquatic metaphors, ‘Let Me In’ embodies a narrative that is both intimately personal and expansively metaphorical. It invites an exploration of its deeper meanings, as we dive beneath its surface to uncover the treasures embedded in its verses.
Drowning in Desire: The Thirst for Connection
The recurrent imagery of being submerged in an ocean captures a poignant sense of desperation and longing. The protagonist of the song pleads to be allowed into a realm that seems both perilous and irresistible — a metaphorical space that appears to represent another’s emotional world.
This ocean is an expanse of vulnerability and intimacy, a place where the singer seeks to ‘float languidly.’ It symbolizes the utmost desire for closeness, to become part of someone’s innermost circle, to be enveloped entirely by their presence.
The Ebb and Flow of Melancholy: A Tide of Emotions
EXO masterfully weaves the highs and lows of emotional tides through their lyrical prowess. The song’s addictive hook, ‘Gotta let me in, you’re the ocean,’ is both a plea and an acknowledgment of the vastness of the loved one’s emotional capacity.
The repetition of ‘Cause it’s blue’ is suggestive of the melancholy that often accompanies deep desire. In longing to be let in, the music reflects a turbulence that is both unsettling and comforting, mirroring the natural oscillations of the sea and of human sentiment.
A Dive into the Abyss: The Hidden Meaning of ‘Let Me In’
Exploring the depths of ‘Let Me In,’ one uncovers a layered significance. The ocean becomes a symbol for the subconscious, a territory teeming with undiscovered feelings, thoughts, and desires that one is implored to navigate and embrace.
Moreover, ‘Let Me In’ encapsulates the experience of confronting the unknown aspects of oneself and another. It’s a journey toward union and acceptance that requires courage — the courage to confront the deepest parts of the soul.
Waves of Narrative Power: Memorable Lines that Define a Journey
‘Hey 네 맘을 볼 수만 있다면 좀 더 깊이’ — these words articulate an earnest wish to understand and experience the full scope of the other’s heart, inviting the audience to contemplate the complexities of emotional transparency.
The lyric ‘솔직한 말 oh, from deep inside’ suggests a plea for genuine expression, an unraveling of one’s innermost truths. It’s the convergence of confession and confession’s reception that makes ‘Let Me In’ a universal anthem for those brave enough to bare their souls.
The Serenade of Self-Surrender: Embracing The Ocean’s Currents
‘Let Me In’ is not merely a song; it’s an invocation of surrender to the forces greater than ourselves — love, connection, the vast expanse of human emotion. It calls for a yielding to the flow, the unpredictable nature of feelings, much like the currents of the sea.
The notion of casting aside worries about these overwhelming emotions and allowing oneself to be ‘swept away’ suggests a profound trust and openness. It reflects a readiness to navigate love’s powerful waters, no matter how daunting they may seem.
