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13 More Fantastic LET Songs features songs by GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Nicki Minaj, Noah Guy, Prince, and The 5th Dimension.
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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”
GLORIOUS // CMG / Interscope // 2024
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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2. The 5th Dimension, “Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In”
The Age of Aquarius // Sony Music Entertainment // 1969
“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.
Appears in 🔻:
- The 5th Dimension, Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 11 (2023)
- Sunshine ☀️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 6 (2023)
- 13 Sunny Songs About the Sun & Sunshine (2023)
- 15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 9 (2023)
- Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 1 (2023)
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3. Bren Joy, “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO”
SUNSET BLACK // Bren Joy // 2025
“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.
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4. Gracie Abrams, “Let It Happen”
The Secret of Us // Gracie Abrams / Interscope // 2024
“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
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6. The Staple Singers, “Let’s Do It Again”
Let’s Do It Again Original Soundtrack // Spy // 1975
“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.
Appears in 🔻:
- The Staple Singers, Let’s Do It Again: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 143 (2024)
- 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 1 (2024)
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7. Dark Funeral, “Let the Devil In”
We Are the Apocalypse // Century Media // 2022
“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.
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8. Nicki Minaj, “Let Me Calm Down” (Ft. J. Cole)
Pink Friday 2 // Republic // 2023
“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
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!
Appears in 🔻:
- In Remembrance: 13 Provocative Songs from Prince
- Prince, Let’s Pretend We’re Married: After Dark 🕛 🌃 87 (2022)
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10. The Reverend Horton Heat, “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”
Rev // Craft Recordings. / Concord // 2014
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!
Appears in 🔻:
- The Reverend Horton Heat, Let Me Teach You How To Eat: Wacky Wednesday No. 14 (2025)
- 13 More Songs Where YOU Are the Focus (2025)
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11. Deniece Williams, “Let’s Hear It For the Boy”
Let’s Hear It For the Boy // Columbia // 1984
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!
Appears in 🔻:
- Deniece Williams, Let’s Hear It For the Boy: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 30 (2023)
- Hear: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 15 (2023)
- 14 Listen 🔊, Hear👂 Me Out Songs (2023)
- BOY, These Songs Are About You (2023)
- 15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 10 (2023)
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12. Major Harris, “Love Won’t Let Me Wait”
My Way // Atlantic // 1975
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.
Appears in 🔻:
- Major Harris, Love Won’t Let Me Wait: After Dark 🕛 🌃 68 (2022)
- Major Harris vs. John Legend: Head 2 Head 🗣️ 35 (2022)
- 15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 5 (2022)
- 15 Steamy Songs Best Listened to After Dark, Vol. 3 (2022)
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13. Ricky Dillard, “Let There Be Peace on Earth (Live)”
Choirmaster // Motown Gospel // 2020
Appears in 🔻:
- Somber Sunday: Weekly Gems No. 3 (2020)
- Weekly Gems No. 3: Week of 4-13-2020
- 11 Captivating Songs About the Earth – Well – Some of Them (2020)
- 10 Songs That Capture and Embody the Pandemic (2020)
- Awesome Songs: April 2020
- Epilogue: 21 Incredible Highlights from Weekly Gems (2020)
- 11 Songs That Provide That Spiritual Refresh (2020)
- 13 Captivating Songs About Peace or Piece(s) (2022)
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13 More Fantastic LET Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Bren Joy, Century Media, CMG, Columbia, Craft Recordings., Concord, Gracie Abrams, Interscope, is it real LLC, Motown Gospel, Republic, Sony Music Entertainment, Spy, Warner; Alireza Heidarpour from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
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