Let Me Know
Róisín Murphy
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I turn the other way I'll never turn you down You turn me on Don't speak out every meaning I don't belong to you You don't belong to me So don't hold on too tightly Let me know when you're lonely, babe Let me know when you're lonely, babe Happier now than I've been in the past Gone are the days Gone are the tears That was a girl I used to be The girl that you now see standing in front of you Keeps going on Because she believes In setting you free So let me know when you're lonely, babe Let me know when you're lonely, baby Let me know when you're lonely, babe Let me know when you're lonely, baby I turn the other way I can never turn you down You turn me on Don't speak out every meaning I don't belong to you Like you don't belong to me So don't hold on too tightly There forever be So let me know when you're lonely, babe Let me know when you're lonely, baby Let me know when you're lonely, babe Let me know when you're lonely, baby Let me know when you're lonely, babe (It might be sweet) Let me know when you're lonely, baby (If we could be) Let me know when you're lonely, babe (Along the way) Let me know when you're lonely, baby (That could be okay) You're always saying In this cynical thing Hold me No ball and chain I risk my reputation Just to get a room You always have the reservation So come lie down beside me So let me know when you're lonely, babe Let me know when you're lonely, baby (Beside me) Let me know when you're lonely, babe (Beside me) Let me know when you're lonely, baby (Beside me) So let me know when you're lonely, babe (It might be sweet) Let me know when you're lonely, baby (If we could be) Let me know when you're lonely, babe (Along the way) Let me know when you're lonely, baby (That could be okay) That could be okay It might be sweet If we could be Along the way That could be okay
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Written by: DINO FEKARIS, FREDERICK J. PERREN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Performer"Let Me Know" is a single by Irish singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy.
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Release InformationIt was released as a standalone single on October 8, 2007 as the lead song from her second studio album, "Overpowered".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a significant milestone in Murphy's solo career.
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Song's GenreThe song falls under the pop genre, specifically electropop and nu-disco. It showcases her versatility as an artist, blending different musical styles.
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Music Production & Songwriting"Let Me Know" was produced by Andy Cato and written by Róisín herself alongside Cato.
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VideoThe music video, directed by Daniel Wolfe, showcased Murphy in a diner, an American setting, a direct reference to the song's disco-era feel. The aesthetic of the video was designed by famed British designer Scott King.
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Critical ReceptionCritically, the song received positive reviews. Most critics appreciated the catchiness of the tune and commended Murphy's vocal delivery.
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Influence"Let Me Know" further solidified Róisín Murphy's place in the electropop genre, and her unique blend of pop and disco has since influenced numerous upcoming artists.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed at numerous live shows and has become one of Murphy's signature songs. She also performed the song live on Later... with Jools Holland.
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CollaborationThis track marked the first collaboration between Róisín Murphy and Andy Cato who later also worked on other tracks on the album, "Overpowered".
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MiscellaneousIn addition to commercial success, "Let Me Know" was featured in the season four premiere of the American television series, Ugly Betty.
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Awards and AccoladesEven though the song didn't win any major awards, its success played a major role in the "Overpowered" album getting nominated for the Choice Music Prize.
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