Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
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Well, we all need someone we can lean on And if you want it, you can lean on me Yeah, we all need someone we can lean on And if you want it, you can lean on me She said, my breasts, they will always be open Baby, you can rest your weary head right on me And there will always be a space in my parking lot When you need a little coke and sympathy Yeah we all need someone we can dream on And if you want it baby, you can dream on me Yeah, we all need someone we can cream on Yeah and if you want to, you can cream on me I was dreaming of a steel guitar engagement When you drunk my health in scented jasmine tea But you knifed me in my dirty filthy basement With that jaded, faded, junky nurse oh what pleasant company, ha Though, we all need someone we can feel on Yeah and if you want it, you can feel on me, hey Take my arm, take my leg Oh baby don't you take my head Hoo Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on Yeah but if you want it, well you can bleed on me Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on Yeah yeah and if you want it baby why don't ya You can bleed on me All over, hoo Ah, get it on rider, hoo Get it on rider Get it on rider You can bleed all over me, yeah Get it on rider, hoo Get it on rider, yeah You can cream all over, you can come all over me, ah Get it on rider ey Let it out rider Let it out rider You can come all over me Get it on rider You can come all over me, yeah Get it on rider
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Let It Bleed" is a song by The Rolling Stones from their 1969 album of the same name. The album was released by Decca Records in the UK and London Records in the US.
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Meaning of the SongThe song is commonly interpreted as about the desire for emotional release and relief, with its cathartic chorus underscoring a dark, moody atmosphere.
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Unique Sound"Let It Bleed" is noted for its unique blend of rock, blues, and country influences, which was a hallmark of the Rolling Stones' late 1960s output.
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Musical CompositionThe song features Mick Jagger on lead vocals, Keith Richards on guitar and backing vocals, Bill Wyman on bass, Charlie Watts on drums and guest musicians on piano and autoharp.
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Critical RecognitionThe song, along with the rest of the album, is considered a classic of the Rolling Stones' catalogue, and has been praised for its raw, gritty sound and introspective lyrics.
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InspirationsThe band has never explicitly stated what inspired the song. However, many fans and critics believe that it reflects the tumultuous political and cultural climate of the late 1960s.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Let It Bleed" was not frequently performed live by the Rolling Stones. It was, however, played at the Altamont Free Concert in 1969, a performance that is infamous for its violence.
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Notable CoversVarious artists have covered "Let It Bleed," including the band Flying Burrito Brothers on their 1971 album 'The Flying Burrito Bros,' and the alternative rock band Sister Hazel on their 2016 album ‘Lighter In The Dark.’
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Album's SuccessThe album "Let It Bleed" was a commercial success. It reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its dark lyrics and somber tone, the song continues to be a fan favorite and a classic of the Rolling Stones' body of work, increasing the group's influence and significance in the rock music history.
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