The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Sweet as he can be
Said he's been so kind to me
I'm not speaking of carnality
It?s a spiritual thing that set me free
he's making love to my heart
And it?s deeper than they eye can see
I'm here to let you know he's knocking at your door ? let him in
Chorus:
Let him in
Let him in
Let him in say
Let him in
I love the way he talks to me
Yes my Father even walks with me
Said he keeps my mind in perfect peace
Into my ear he sings a melody
he's making love to my heart
And it?s deeper than the eye can see
?Cause he has so much more
don't ignore ? let him in
Chorus:
Let him in
Let him in
Let him in
Let him in
(Open up your heart, learn to let him in )
Let him in
Ooh, I'm so happy
Nothing can harm me
Open your heart please
So he can see what is wrong
And he can make it right ? let him in
Chorus:
Let him in
Let him in
(He?ll solve all your problems)
(But you've got to let him in)
Let him in?
And he?ll make love to your heart
And it?s deeper than the eye can see
Just try him and you'll see
Let him in?
(If you need joy)
Let him in?
He makes love to my heart
Jesus make me happy
Let him make love to your heart
Let him in?
Said he's been so kind to me
I'm not speaking of carnality
It?s a spiritual thing that set me free
he's making love to my heart
And it?s deeper than they eye can see
I'm here to let you know he's knocking at your door ? let him in
Chorus:
Let him in
Let him in
Let him in say
Let him in
I love the way he talks to me
Yes my Father even walks with me
Said he keeps my mind in perfect peace
Into my ear he sings a melody
he's making love to my heart
And it?s deeper than the eye can see
?Cause he has so much more
don't ignore ? let him in
Chorus:
Let him in
Let him in
Let him in
Let him in
(Open up your heart, learn to let him in )
Let him in
Ooh, I'm so happy
Nothing can harm me
Open your heart please
So he can see what is wrong
And he can make it right ? let him in
Chorus:
Let him in
Let him in
(He?ll solve all your problems)
(But you've got to let him in)
Let him in?
And he?ll make love to your heart
And it?s deeper than the eye can see
Just try him and you'll see
Let him in?
(If you need joy)
Let him in?
He makes love to my heart
Jesus make me happy
Let him make love to your heart
Let him in?
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Let Him In Lyrics as written by Carvin Jr. Winans Carvin Winans
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