13 More Fantastic LET Songs

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13 More Fantastic LET Songs features songs by GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Nicki Minaj, Noah Guy, Prince, and The 5th Dimension.

Again, let’s get right down to it! In 13 More Fantastic LET Songs, the sequel to 13 Fantastic LET Songs (2024), we highlight one word, and one word only: LET. The criterion is simple. Every song title must feature the word LET in some form or fashion. LET is fine by itself, while LET’S and LETS, though grammatically incorrect, are acceptable as well. There is not much to be said about the word, so we’ll LET the music speak for itself! 13 More Fantastic LET Songs features songs by GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Nicki Minaj, Noah Guy, Prince, and The 5th Dimension. So, without further ado, we’ll LET the music do the talking!

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1. GloRilla, “LET HER COOK”	2. The 5th Dimension, “Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In”	3. Bren Joy, “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO”	4. Gracie Abrams, “Let It Happen”
5. Noah Guy, “LET U LEAD” (with Billy Lemos)	6. The Staple Singers, “Let’s Do It Again”	7. Dark Funeral, “Let the Devil In”	8. Nicki Minaj, “Let Me Calm Down” (Ft. J. Cole)
9. Prince, “Let’s Pretend We’re Married”	10. The Reverend Horton Heat, “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”	11. Deniece Williams, “Let’s Hear It For the Boy”	12. Major Harris, “Love Won’t Let Me Wait”
13. Ricky Dillard, “Let There Be Peace on Earth (Live)”

1. GloRilla, “LET HER COOK”

GLORIOUS // CMG / Interscope // 2024

“Never gave a damn, I ain’t never gave no fuck / Fell out with them hoes, we ain’t never makin’ up.” Oh, snap, GloRilla (Gloria Hallelujah Woods)! The Grammy-nominated rapper continues spitting on “LET HER COOK”, “Back for everything I ever lost, I’m on a mission / We turned the whole house into a booth, we in the kitchen.” Instead of oh, snap, it’s more like, oh, shit! “LET HER COOK” is the 13^th track from Woods’ 2024 debut album, GLORIOUS. London Jae, Pooh Beatz, Squat, and Coupe produced this kick-ass banger.

London Jae, Pooh Beatz, Squat, and Coupe give GloRilla a malicious musical backdrop. The instrumental features its fair share of looping but packs a mean punch. An Isaac Hayes sample (“Ike’s Mood I”) ups the ante. Atop the production, GloRilla delivers tough, hard-nosed rhymes. In the first verse, she brags, “Ass done got a lil’ fatter, now these hoes a lil’ madder (Okay) / Head done got a lil’ better, I don’t even think that matter.” Ooh-wee! At the end of the verse, she memorably spits, “My nigga ever cheat on me, I bet we break even, uh / Bitch, your nigga still my nigga, bet he can’t leave me, ho.” In the second verse, she doesn’t ease up on these bi-otches! “Gave you hoes the recipe (I did), can’t get this sauce again (Haha),” she bites, continuing, “Gave them hoes a head start this time, slow-ass bitches lost again (Ugh, on the gang, gang).” The cadence and flow are compelling as hell in this brief banger. The chorus, excerpted earlier, is only infectious as hell – it is infectious as fuck! GloRilla continues:

“Uh, let her cook (Woo)

Big Glo come through fryin’ shit (Hey), let her cook (Okay)

Too much cake, I’ll buy a bitch (On God), let her cook (Uh)

All this sauce, I’m tryin’ shit (Hoo), let me cook.”

It’s safe to say that Gloria Hallelujah Woods, aka GloRilla, cooks on the fierce “LET HER COOK”.

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GloRilla, LET HER COOK: Bangerz N Bopz 37 (2025)

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2. The 5th Dimension, “Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In”

The Age of Aquarius // Sony Music Entertainment // 1969  

“This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius!” Two-part songs are commonplace in the 2020s, particularly in hip-hop/rap.  They are not brand-new, however.  In 1969, Grammy-winning soul collective, The 5^th Dimension, impressed with a two-parter for the ages: “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”.  Neither part of the song were original to the group; both are covers.  Where do these songs originate? A controversial and explicit 1960s musical called Hair, which was a BIG DEAL.  The 5^th Dimension took these two songs from this musical and turned them into one of the biggest hits of all time.  “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, spending a total of 17 weeks on the chart.  Furthermore, the record won the collective two Grammys: Record of the Year and Best Contemporary Vocal Performance By A Group.  Their album, The Age of Aquarius, was also nominated for the most highly coveted Grammy, Album of the Year.     

“Harmony and understanding  

Sympathy and trust abounding  

No more falsehoods or derisions  

Golden living dreams of visions.”    

“Aquarius” arrives first, in all its lush, hippie, and psychedelic glory.  Take one listen and this record is like NOTHING you’ve ever heard (at least, at the time), from a soul collective.  The production and orchestration – horns, strings, and the rhythm section – are stunning.  The voices are picturesque in timbre – electrifying, and playful.  The harmonies are angelic; utterly celestial.  Arguably, “Let The Sunshine In” is the crème de la crème with its repetitive lyrics, and even livelier vibe. “Sunshine” is more driving, energetic, and soulful, running slightly longer than “Aquarius.” Even with the repetitive lyrics, “Let The Sunshine In” is a song that you don’t want to end in the least.  Even well into the 2020s, “Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In” is a truly refreshing listen.    

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3. Bren Joy, “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO”

SUNSET BLACK // Bren Joy // 2025

“And if I won a billion dollars in the lottery / But found out that it meant / I’d have to give you up well / I’d take your love for what it’s worth.” Aww, Bren Joy! The love-oriented “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO” is the 10^th track from his 2025 album, SUNSET BLACK. Joy and Conrad Boyd penned the soulful, folky-sounding cut (alternative R&B vibes), while Cameron Evans, Blake Ruby, and Kevin McCombs produced it. “NEVER” is groovy from the beginning. Bren Joy sings well, though there is a significant amount of vocal production beyond his natural voice. There are compelling lyrics from the opening tip: “I should be fired by the God who invented roses / Cause I pick and kill each one for you / And still, I smile / With the weight of the world on my / Neighbors shoulders / Cause I’ve got nothing left to prove.” Poetic, thought-provoking lyrics. The chorus is simple but tuneful: “Singing oh oh oh oh oh / Oh, I never wanna let you go.” The bridge is intriguing, with more ear-catching lyricism:

“Oh, sometimes we all just
Wait it out for something bigger
Pointing fingers, dodging bullets
Pulling triggers
Judging love like
Governmental supervillains
Everyone falls down.”

Ultimately, “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO” is a fine single from Bren Joy. Great vocals, meaningful lyrics, tuneful melodies, and strong production work make it a winner.

Appears in :

13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus (2025)

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4. Gracie Abrams, “Let It Happen”

The Secret of Us // Gracie Abrams / Interscope // 2024

“Turn me into something tragic / Just for you, I let it happen.” Grammy-nominated alternative pop artist Gracie Abrams is willing to take the plunge into love on “Let It Happen,” the sixth track on her sophomore album, The Secret of Us. Abrams, Audrey Hobert, and Aaron Dessner wrote “Let It Happen.” Abrams and Dessner produced it. Abrams sings in her smoky, lower register in the verses and pre-choruses. “I had a backbone made of glass, and then it broke,” she sings in the first verse, continuing, “Now I stay up and I wait here by the phone.” She wants him badly! In the second verse, she asserts, “I lack context, so I’ve made up all these lies / It’s the only thing that helps me sleep at night.” Why? It’s him! Throughout, the melodies are tuneful and the lyrics intriguing. After musical subtlety in the first verse, the chorus picks up steam instrumentally. Do you know what else is bigger during the chorus? Abrams’ vocals, which shift to her upper register and are more dynamic:

“I’d bet all my money that I

Will lose to you and hand you my life

Here’s to hoping you’re worth all my time

I might barely know you, but still

Don’t love you yet, but probably will

Turn me into something tragic

Just for you, I let it happen.”

Aww ! After the second chorus, Abrams belts it out in the bridge: “You’ve turned all my skies to pourin’ rain /… Oh, thank God that you’re not seein’ this / I’ll spare you from everything / If you would still have me, I’ll be waitin’ all my life.” Take your pick of sections that ‘eat’ the most – it’s a toss-up between the chorus and bridge. “Let It Happen” is a surefire gem from The Secret of Us, no cap!

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5. Noah Guy, “LET U LEAD” (with Billy Lemos)

IT MUST BE LOVE (EP) // is it real LLC // 2024

“Oh, I was a leader / Spirit whole but hollow / When I crashed, I cleaned up / Washed it off and followed…” So, what did handsome and talented Philly-bred R&B singer/songwriter Noah Guy (Noah Guy-Mozenter) do after falling short as a leader? He decided to “LET U LEAD”. In the second track from his 2024 EP, IT MUST BE LOVE, Guy collaborates with Billy Lemos, who produces the track. Additional production is credited to Solomon Fox. Instrumentally, the music sounds smooth, lush, and romantic. Noah has the perfect canvas to paint his voice.

Noah Guy eats! His vocals are sexy, smooth, and soulful. He sounds fresh, youthful, and vibrant. He does a magnificent job of bringing the tuneful melodies to life. Beyond nailing the tune, Guy’s ad-libs are fantastic. Also, the background vocals are sublime too! Matters of the heart guide the narrative in this ear-catching ballad. “Oh, you wear me all down / You guide me through all,” he asserts, adding, “Oh, I was a leader / Now I’ve grown to follow / Though the past it lingers, I fight on.” His fight continues in the outro, as does “my love, my love, my baby.” The chorus is the section to beat, where Guy asserts, “I fill up to love with ya / I fill up to be in ya light.” Although “LET U LEAD” is brief (two-and-a-half minutes), Noah Guy puts his foot into it. A bop, a bop, a surefire bop!

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Noah Guy, LET U LEAD (with Billy Lemos): Bangerz N Bopz 38 (2025)

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6. The Staple Singers, “Let’s Do It Again”

Let’s Do It Again Original Soundtrack // Spy // 1975

“I wanna do it again, do it again / Do it (Do it).” Do what? You know… It is universal. Grammy-nominated, iconic soul and gospel collective The Staple Singers struck gold with “Let’s Do It Again”. It appears in the 1975 soundtrack, Let’s Do It Again. Notably, the song and all of the songs from the soundtrack were written and produced by the late, great Curtis Mayfield. “Let’s Do It Again” is extra special. It reached no. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B Songs chart. It marked their second career no. 1 on the pop charts following “I’ll Take You There”. Also, the single was certified gold by the RIAA. Even though sex is the modus operandi, it’s done tastefully. The instrumental backdrop is delightful – decadent to the nth degree. The groove is laid-back but groovin’. The bass line is athletic, rich, and robust. Additionally, the keys, rhythm guitar, and strings bolster the sweet accompaniment. Those string riffs play one of the most crucial roles in the song. The instrumental helps to fuel the fire of The Staple Singers, who ‘bring the heat.’ According to them, love is to be had at all times of the day:

“Let’s do it in the mornin’

Sweet breeze in the summertime

Feeling your sweet face

All laid up next to mine

Sweet love in the midnight

Good sleep, come mornin’ light

No worries ‘bout nothin’

Just gettin’ good, just getting’ good

Just gettin’ good love.”

That sounds so fulfilling. The lyrics aren’t deep but superbly capture matters of the heart and bedroom. The Staple Singers provide dynamic vocals that ooze with soul and craft a satisfying, loving, and sexual experience. The Staple Singers, with the help of Curtis Mayfield, put their foot into this one.

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7. Dark Funeral, “Let the Devil In”

We Are the Apocalypse // Century Media // 2022

“Take a deep, good look inside myself / I open up the gates to let the devil in,” Heljarmadr (Andreas Vingbäck) sings darkly on the Dark Funeral record, “Let the Devil In”. Satan is “the bringer of chaos,” something evident on this record. The vocalist continues singing in the first verse, “He’s riding on the shadow of my soul / And everywhere I go, he’ll be there walking beside me.” When commenting about this record to Apple Music, Vingbäck characterizes it as “an introvert song. You look into yourself and realize and accept what you are. Even if you don’t like it, you have to accept it—either to do something about it or just go with it as an explanation to why you’re doing all the things you’re doing in life.”

“Let the Devil In” appears on the Swedish metal collective’s 2022 album, We Are the Apocalypse. “Let the Devil In” wouldn’t fly in Christian circles. Sure, “it’s about accepting your inner devil and letting him in, but letting him out as well,” but like much of black/extreme metal, there’s ample blasphemy too! “I open up the throat to sacrifice the Lamb of God / And let the warm and flowing blood / Fulfill my emptiness and let the devil hear / The futile, painful, soundless screams,” Heljarmadr sings on the first chorus, which arrives as a disturbing variation later (“I open wide the chest to feast upon the beating heart / And let the pulse arouse my flesh”). Of course, when referring to the Lamb of God, we’re referring to Jesus, and the sacrifice painted by Dark Funeral seems, well, incredibly Satanic… Besides the dark theme and lyrics, the music is fittingly hellish too. As Vingbäck assets, “To improve yourself as a person, you need to make sacrifices. Every target has a price.” Fair point. Ultimately, “Let the Devil In” is a black but intriguing metal record.

Appears in :

Dark Funeral, Let the Devil In: Outlandish Rock 6 (2022)

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8. Nicki Minaj, “Let Me Calm Down” (Ft. J. Cole)

Pink Friday 2 // Republic // 2023

“Hold, hold you / Let me hold you.” Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj needs to calm down, or so the song title, “Let Me Calm Down,” suggests. She collaborates for the first time with Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole on the personal record, which embraces hip-hop/rap and R&B. In the sixth track from Pink Friday 2, Minaj sings in the romantic intro as well as the chorus:

“I wrote a line for you, and it was beautiful

I made a song for you to say you’re beautiful

You’re so, so irresistible

Take me to somewhere mystical

You’re so

Do you know?

For you, I promise I’ll try.”

Arguably, the singing in the chorus isn’t as fierce as her rapping, but it is still a V-I-B-E. Minaj raps the first verse, bringing an alluring and fast-paced cadence and flow. “I knew if it was meant to be, that one day I would let him,” she asserts, continuing, “Twenty years later, them decisions, I don’t regret them.” Word. J. Cole raps the second verse, matching Nicki’s cadence and flow. He starts things off with a bang: “Uh, havin’ her ain’t for the faint of heart / She bad as fuck but hard to deal with, and it ain’t her fault / She got ambition like the niggas, and the vision for herself / So, she can’t rest until she feel like she done made her mark.” Personal, thought-provoking, and for those who are married or in a serious, committed relationship, relatable. Ultimately, Nicki Minaj and J. Cole cook on this ATL Jacob, Hendrix Smoke, and Kuji production.

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9. Prince, “Let’s Pretend We’re Married”

1999 // Warner // 1982

“Excuse me, but I need a mouth like yours / To help me forget the girl that just walked out the door.” Oh, really? Ooh-la-la, Prince! Perhaps the Purple One is merely suggesting kissing on “Let’s Pretend We’re Married”, a single from his 1982 album, 1999. Let’s not kid ourselves. We all know that in his heyday, Prince’s music was quite risqué and sexed-up to the n^thdegree. “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” isn’t the least bit innocent. The title was scandalous for back in the day, though fewer folks cry foul regarding premarital sex.

Even if Prince were indeed showing innocence in the excerpted lyrics, it’s hard not to read into them. Two years earlier, he was singing about “Head” after all, not to mention the masturbatory “Jack U Off”. Basically, “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” focuses on fun in the bedroom. “There ain’t nothin’ wrong if it feels all right,” he sings in the chorus, adding, “I won’t stop until the morning light / Let’s pretend we’re married and go all night, tonight.” All night, huh? I see you, Prince! It gets dirtier, of course, including dropping those bombs!

“I wanna fuck you so bad it hurts, it hurts, it hurts

I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna fuck you

… Look here Marsha, I’m not sayin’ this just to be nasty

I sincerely wanna fuck the taste out of your mouth

Can you relate?”

Prince was never shy when it came to sex, and “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” is a prime example. Interestingly, towards the end, the Purple One references God: “I’m in love with God, he’s the only way / ‘Cause you and I know we gotta die someday.” Prince contradicts himself, asserting, “But if you think I’m crazy, you’re probably right / But I’m gonna have fun every motherfuckin’ night.” Jesus!

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10. The Reverend Horton Heat, “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”

Rev // Craft Recordings. / Concord // 2014

If you need some psychobilly rockabilly on your playlist, The Reverend Horton Heat is your band! Jim Heath (James C. Heath), who sings and plays guitar, has been a member of the rock group since 1985. How does ‘Rev’ intend to feed their flock? It is simple: “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”, the wacky but fun sixth track on their 2014 album, Rev.

Jim Heath teaches us four main things throughout “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”: eat, bake, shred, and toast. The approach for the verses is call and response, which is fitting.

“Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!)

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!)

How to marinate the meat (Marinate the meat!)

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!)

It’s a culinary treat (Culinary treat!)

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!).”

Educate us, preacher! Between these teachings of eating/baking, and shredding/toasting, The Reverend Horton Heat ‘bridges’ the gap (emphasis on bridge).

“I’ll teach things that you never knew

How to choke a chicken and a make a meat stew

We can cook a taco in the middle of the street

And really feel good

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!).”

What kind of chicken are we choking, Rev? Just curious! The lyrics are a blast – delicious! But is he really talking about food? Probably not, judging by the music video. Moving on the tempo is quick, while the energy is ‘on 10.’ The guitars roar while the drumming kicks ass and takes names. If you are starving for a distinct, slightly unusual song, look no further than “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”. You won’t be disappointed!

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11. Deniece Williams, “Let’s Hear It For the Boy”

Let’s Hear It For the Boy // Columbia // 1984

“My baby, he don’t talk sweet / He ain’t got much to say,” Deniece Williams sings in the opening verse from her 1984 hit, “Let’s Hear It For the Boy”. By hit, let’s clarify that “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks. Furthermore, the Grammy-winning singer was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Furthermore, her 1984 album, also titled Let’s Hear It For the Boy, was nominated for the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Also, adding to how big of a deal this song is, “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” appeared in an iconic film and soundtrack: Footloose! Yup, this Deniece Williams record is DEFINITELY a big deal!

Even though he doesn’t have much to say, Williams is impressed that “He loves me, loves me, loves me.” She’s so taken with him that “Every time he pulls me near / I just wanna cheer,” hence why, she encourages in the chorus, “Let’s hear it for the boy / Let’s give the boy a hand / Let’s hear it for my baby.” Woo! Her passion, coupled with the energetic production – quintessential 1980s – is lit ! “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” was penned by Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford and produced by the late, great George Duke. It is safe to say that it’s not just the boy we should cheer for! Williams is in excellent voice. The songwriting is fun, down-to-earth, and innocent! Honestly, it’s just a surefire vibe, four decades after it first arrived!

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12. Major Harris, “Love Won’t Let Me Wait”

My Way // Atlantic // 1975

“The time is right / You hold me tight / And love’s got me high.” Woo! The late, great Major Harris, a solo artist and member of the iconic collective, The Delfonics, delivered a surefire soul classic in 1975 with “Love Won’t Let Me Wait”. This is the biggest, most notable hit of his solo career, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Penned by Bobby Eli and Vinnie Barrett, it graces Harris’ album, My Way, also released in 1975. “I need to have you / Next to me / In more ways than one…” Ooh, la-la! As the lyrics suggest, Harris sings about love and sex.

Major Harris sounds amazing on this five-and-a-half-minute slow jam – understatement (Note: there is a shorter, 45 Version). He’s incredibly expressive, delivering this gem with incredible authenticity. He’s backed by one of the lusher productions (Bobby Eli) of the 70s, an era noted for its lushness, particularly Philadelphia soul. Something else that makes “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” stand out are the orgasmic sound effects, which give this classy record a more erotic edge. Even as the lady in the background doesn’t hold back enjoying the pleasure, Harris maintains a sense of poise and never ‘loses his cool,’ even if “Love Won’t Let [him] wait.”

“I need your love so desperately

And only you can set me free

When I make love to you

We will explode in ecstasy

And I won’t take the blame

That love won’t let me wait.”

Numerous musicians have covered “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” – it’s an awesome record! Notable interpretations come at the hands of Luther Vandross, Nancy Wilson, Johnny Mathis, Seal, and John Legend.

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13. Ricky Dillard, “Let There Be Peace on Earth (Live)”

Choirmaster // Motown Gospel // 2020

Grammy-nominated gospel standout Ricky Dillard, joined by a mass choir and an anointed countertenor (Thomas Allen), delivers a record for ‘times like these’ with “Let There Be Peace on Earth (Live)”, which appears on his 2020 album, Choirmaster. 2020 proved to be quite the turbulent year, particularly with the heartbreaking and deadly COVID-19 pandemic. What better time to petition for ‘peace on earth?’  Dillard’s rendition of “Let There Be Peace on Earth” yields amazing results. Honestly, you don’t have to be a believer to arrive at that takeaway.  The mass choir rendition finds the spirit is lofty, led by the compelling, technically sound Thomas Allen. The arrangement also deserves recognition, opting against merely being a tried and true version, expanding beyond. If you need music to help assuage and soothe anxiety, doubts, and troubles, “Let There Be Peace on Earth (Live)” is worth adding to your listening rotation. 

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