"Let Me In" by Gabrielle Aplin is a song that depicts a one-sided and frustrating relationship. The narrator describes the person they are interested in as beautiful yet distant and emotionally unavailable. The lyrics compare the person to a porcelain doll, emphasizing their fragile appearance and how they seem to crack when they speak. The narrator attempts to engage in conversation but receives no response, only cold stares. This lack of connection brings the narrator to tears, feeling ignored and rejected. The second verse portrays the person as someone with a captivating exterior (like an eagle), but their mind is closed off and guarded (like a crow). Despite suspecting that the person has opinions, they never express them. The person is described as a collection of untapped potential, with thoughts locked away and wasted. The repeated phrase "locked up" signifies the emotional barriers the person has erected, preventing them from fully engaging with others. The narrator questions the purpose of having blood running through their veins if they remain emotionally closed off. In the bridge, the lyrics suggest that the person communicates their feelings inadequately, writing letters with no ink and refusing to show vulnerability through blinking. Their words lack coherence and depth – an existence that haunts the narrator without any substantial presence. The plea in the chorus reflects the narrator's desire to break through the person's emotional walls and be allowed into their life. They want a genuine connection, where the person lets their guard down and allows the narrator to see the real them. Overall, "Let Me In" portrays the frustration and longing that can arise from unreciprocated feelings and a lack of emotional openness in a relationship. The song captures the narrator's plea for a deeper connection and their hope that the person will let their guard down and allow them in.
