Let Me Out
Mavis Staples, Gorillaz, Pusha T
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Mama Mavis, oh Mama, they tried my patience Obama is gone, who is left to save us? So together we mourn, I'm praying for my neighbors They say the devil's at work and Trump is calling favors You say I'm dangerous, I speak for the nameless I fly with the vultures, I be with them bangers If change don't come, then the change won't come If the bands make 'em dance, then the rain gon' come (Woo!) Am I passin' into the light? (Am I looking into mercy's eyes?) Look into your eyes All the world is out of your hands (Then ascending into the dark, let me out) You got to die a little if you wanna live Change come to pass You'd best be ready for it Something I've begun to fear is about to change its form Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's a shift in time But I won't get tired at all Let me out, let me out Let me out, let me out Look into my eyes, mama, tell me what you see Tell me there's a chance for me to make it off the streets Tell me that I won't die at the hands of the police Promise me I won't outlive my nephew and my niece Promise me my pastor isn't lyin' as he preach Tell me that they'll listen if it's lessons that I teach Tell me there's a heaven in the sky where there is peace But until then, I keep my piece in arm's reach Am I passin' into the light? (Am I looking into mercy's eyes?) All the world is out of your hands (Then ascending into the dark) Another night You got to die a little if you wanna live Change coming You'd best be ready for it Something I've begun to fear is about to change its form Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's a shift in times But I won't get tired at all Am I passin' into the light? (Am I looking into mercy's eyes?) All the world is out of your hands (Then ascending into the dark) Another night You got to die a little if you wanna live Change is coming You'd best be ready Be ready, ready for it Be ready, be ready Ooh, ooh ooh (Let me out)
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Written by: ANTHONY KHAN, DAMON ALBARN, MAVIS STAPLES, TERRENCE THORNTON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"Let Me Out" is a collaborative song by British virtual band Gorillaz, legendary American singer Mavis Staples, and American rapper Pusha T. It represents a synergy of different music genres and styles.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Gorillaz's fifth studio album, "Humanz." It was released as one of the album's featured tracks in April 2017.
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Political Themes"Let Me Out" is known for its distinct political undertones. Pusha T was asked to write from the perspective of a future where Donald Trump won the presidential election, which at the time hadn't occurred.
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Message and LyricsLyrics of the song carry the message of despair, desperation, and plea for freedom. It was designed to reflect the feelings of marginalized communities and the socio-political climate at the time.
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Reception“Let Me Out” was generally received positively by the critics. It was praised for its ominous and powerful sound, the energetic performance of Mavis Staples, and the powerful lyrics penned by Pusha-T.
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Mavis Staples' PerspectiveMavis Staples saw the song as a continuation of her activism through music. It echoed her civil-rights era messages of equality, justice, and freedom.
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Collaboration ProcessDespite the strong cohesion in the song, the artists involved in “Let Me Out” never actually met each other during its making. The entire collaboration process was facilitated through Damon Albarn, the co-founder of Gorillaz, who reached out to each artist individually.
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RecognitionThe song is considered one of the standout tracks from the "Humanz" album. With its politically charged lyrics, it made several critics' top charts.
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Music StyleIt incorporates a variety of music styles. The track features the blend of Gorillaz’s unique electronica style, Mavis Staples’ soulful voice, and Pusha T's dynamic rap verses.
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Playlist feature"Let Me Out" was featured on former President Barack Obama's 2020 Summer Playlist, shared on his social media handles, with a list of songs that he and his wife Michelle were listening to.
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