The song "Let Me Love You" by Al Jarreau conveys the longing and desire to keep a love alive. The lyrics suggest that the narrator has been told by their partner that they will be leaving soon, but the narrator is desperate to find a way to make them stay or find another way to keep their love alive. The chorus repeats the plea for the partner to allow the narrator to hold them, feel them, and love them tenderly. The narrator can't accept that the relationship is over and still sees a look of love in their partner's eyes. The bridge emphasizes that love requires patience and is a precious gift. The narrator has been searching for a place where they can live and love together forever. The song ends with the repeated plea for the partner to stay and allow the narrator to love them tenderly. Overall, "Let Me Love You" tells a story of a desperate plea to save a fading love and the desire to hold onto it for as long as possible. The song depicts the theme of love's importance and the willingness to do whatever it takes to keep it alive.
