Let Me Be

The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks

If you run out of luck don't give in to hate

Just find a new direction before it's too late

If you hear them knocking on my door

Just say that I'm not here I can't take it any more

Well I'm leaving town and I won't be 'round

'Til I reach my destination, tell the world I'm underground

And it won't be long now that I've found love

Gonna search the whole world over find a place where I belong



Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent

Can't you see all the good that's inside of me

Let me be, let me be oh I'm innocent, let me go



Gonna walk my walk, talk my talk

Don't need no-one's approval, gonna make it on my own

Gonna have my say, gonna fly away

I'll beat this beurocratic nightmare and social decay, oh yeah

I've found out yeah, I found love

Gonna stick to my dreams, gonna blow this world away



Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent

Can't you see all the good that's inside of me

Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent, let me go



Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent

Can't you see all these feelings inside of me

Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent, let me go



Nobody cares, nobody hears

Living in a vacuum, is anybody there?

Someway, somehow just got to survive

They'll never get my soul, they'll never take me alive



Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent

Can't you see all these feelings inside of me

Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent, let me go



Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent

Can't you see all the good that's inside of me

Let me be, let me be for I'm innocent, I don't know

Let Me Be

Let Me Be stands as a poignant song in The Kinks' extensive catalogue, capturing the band's signature blend of melodic rock and introspective storytelling. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution, the track showcases the group's ability to craft emotionally resonant music that balances personal vulnerability with their characteristic British rock sensibilities. While the song may not always dominate the headlines compared to their most famous hits, it remains a testament to the band's consistent songwriting prowess and their capacity to explore nuanced themes within a concise format. The recording reflects the era's production values, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative process that defined The Kinks' mid-career output and their enduring influence on the genre.