13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5

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13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 features songs by Gracie Abrams, Juno Lev, Perfume Genius, Rema, The Beatles, and Whitney Houston.

Can you guess what it is about? It (this playlist) contains songs about it. It can be many things. It can be a pronoun or a noun, for example. It’s safe to say it can represent anything. So, The Musical Hype has compiled a musical compendium series comprising IT. The criterion is self-explanatory; it must be included! Following 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 1 (2024), published in October 2024, and 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 2 (2024), published in December 2024, 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3, published in March 2025, and 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 (2025) published in April 2025, we unveil 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 (2025)! 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 features songs by Gracie Abrams, Juno Lev, Perfume Genius, Rema, The Beatles, and Whitney Houston. So, without further ado, let’s jump into IT… VOL. 5!

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1. Kim Petras, “Gag on It”	2. Rema, “Baby (Is it a Crime)”	3. Taylor Swift, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”	4. Mike Taveira, “Want It Serious?”
5. Gracie Abrams, “Let It Happen”	6. Perfume Genius, “Put Your Back N2 It”	7. Juno Lev, “I had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better)”	8. Omarion, “I Get It In” (Ft. Gucci Mane)
9. Black Eyed Peas, “Pump It”	10. Mariah Carey, “It’s Like That”	11. Whitney Houston, “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay”	12. Marvin Gaye, “Got To Give It Up”
13. The Beatles, “Let It Be”

1. Kim Petras, “Gag on It”

Slut Pop Miami // Amigo / Republic // 2024

“G-g-g-gag on it / Sucky suck, eat it up / Get a rush, make ya bust.” It doesn’t require deep analysis to understand what Grammy-winning pop artist Kim Petras is getting at on “Gag on It”. The second track from her 2024 album, Slut Pop Miami, is fully invested in sex positivity. She adds, naughtily in the chorus of this brief, steamy, dance-pop number, “Take it deep, make it skeet / On your knees, make you weep.” Wow ! This ‘deep’ cut was penned by Petras alongside Aaron Joseph, Ryan OG, Rocco Did It Again!, lil aaron, and producer, Dr. Luke. Dr. Luke puts in serious work behind the boards, giving her an energetic backdrop to fuel the lust. The chorus is the centerpiece, but there’s also a verse and pre-chorus that appears post-verse where Petras unleashes her naughtiness. In the verse, she asserts, “I wanna hear that sound when you gag, OD / Push it through your lips, swallow it real deep…” In the pre-chorus, she keeps it 100, sexually: “Uh, bitch, gag on it / I’ma hit it raw, no bag on it.” On the bold “Gag on It”, Petras said what she said.

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2. Rema, “Baby (Is it a Crime)”

“Baby (Is it a Crime)” // Marvin Global Holdings Ltd / Jonzing World Entertainment // 2025

“Love is in the air, baby, breathe in.” Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper Rema (Divine Ikubor) brings the vibes on “Baby (Is it a Crime)”. “Baby” was produced by Nigerian producer, P. Priime (Peace Emmanuel Oredope). “Baby” is set in a minor key, which gives the track a darker sound. The track commences with an enigmatic intro with sampled vocals: “Is it a crime? / Is it a crime / That I still want you / And I want you to want me too?” Specifically, multiple elements of “Is It a Crime”, by Sade, from the band’s 1985 album, Promise, are sampled. That is great source material!

Rema delivers a chill, cool, swagger-laden performance. Fittingly, he performs in his native Nigerian dialect. Post-intro, Ikubor performs the centerpiece, the chorus: “Baby (Rema), baby sun mọ́ mí / You know say you match my steeze / You know I’m a G.” Rema also drops ear-catching verses, filled with sensual references. “Baby, go down low, nobody gats to know / Oya, I know I play around, but me no fit to let you go,” he sings in the first verse. In the second, he adds, “The way you move this your body na weapon, ah-ahn /Catch me off guard, me I hands up kparam.” In the third verse, he spoils her:

“Buy you a Birkin matching my AP color

Treat you like omo-mo

Pampering on a hunnid

Baby, you the one for me, ooh.”

The melodies are rhythmic. The production work is warm with accompaniment featuring keys, strings, and a sickening drum groove. “Baby (Is it a Crime)” is lit – an Afrobeats bop, PERIOD!

Appears in:

A Buffet of Randomly Curated B Songs (2025)

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3. Taylor Swift, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”

THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT // Taylor Swift // 2024

“There in her glittering prime / The lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night / I can show you lies.” Those sharp lyrics hail from the one-and-only Taylor Swift. Specifically, they appear in “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” the 13^th track on THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” was written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff. As always, the Grammy winner delivers her fair share of ear-catching lyrics. “‘Cause I’m a real tough kid / I can handle my shit,” she sings in the pre-chorus, adding, “They said, ‘Babe, you gotta fake it ‘til you make it’ / Lights, camera, bitch, smile.” The chorus also marks another stellar moment:

“I’m so depressed, I act like it’s my birthday every day

I’m so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like the plague

I cry a lot, but I am so productive, it’s an art

You know you’re good when you can even do it with a broken heart.”

Word! “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” features tuneful melodies, something Swift excels at. She sings respectably. No, it’s not an otherworldly or powerhouse performance, but well-rounded. The production is solid, too: a driving, rhythmic instrumental accompaniment, set in an optimistic major key. Swift proves she can do a lot with a broken heart!

Appears in:

13 Heartfelt ️ HEART ️ Songs (2024)

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4. Mike Taveira, “Want It Serious?”

str8_summer (EP) // Mike Taveira // 2024

“When you don’t want it serious / Yeah, you know where to find me,” the handsome, talented Mike Taveira sings in the chorus of “Want It Serious?” (str8_summer (EP)). He continues singing, “Of all the shit you covet / Yeah, you still want my body.” When Mike sings, he makes you feel… titillated. It’s intentional, and he’s damn good at it. Sex plays a pivotal role in his music, and “Want It Serious?” is no exception. A serious relationship is out of the question, but use of the body, for pleasure – that’s fair game! Taveira penned this brief, steamy joint alongside Hubby and Skyler Cocco. Taveira discusses how this person prioritizes sex over a committed relationship. “You’re only good at being horny in LA,” he asserts in the first verse, later adding, “Cause it’s only physical when you walk through the door.” The thing is, even if Mike seeks something more dedicated, he’s willing to indulge in the pleasure: “Call me when you’re drunk enough to fuck / And I’ll roll with it.” Hmm. Accepting the fact that what they have is a hook-up, like the single cover art, it’s “Just your Calvins / On my bedroom floor / It’s all I have left / …Just a quick fuck / Is what I’m good for.” The good news is, “Want It Serious?” is deeper than the sporadic, temporary pleasures Taveira sings about. He sounds superb, as always, wowing with sexy pipes. Furthermore, the melodies are tuneful, with the chorus taking the cake, or should I say, cakes ! The production (Hubby) also makes “Want It Serious?” a satisfying listening experience that we can’t fail to take – wait for it – serious!

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5. 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!

Appears in:

13 More Fantastic LET Songs (2025)

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6. Perfume Genius, “Put Your Back N2 It”

Put Your Back N 2 It // Perfume Genius / Matador // 2012

“Put your back into it / There is still grace in this.” What is there still grace in Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas)? Intimacy and sex… as a gay man. Hadreas keeps the lyrics minimal but meaningful on “Put Your Back N2 It”. “Put Your Back N2 It” is the 10^th track from Perfume Genius’ 2012 album, also titled Put Your Back N 2 It. Of the album, Christina Lee penned in an article in The Fanzine in 2012:

Put Your Back insists that there’s grace in gay sex, and that his love, boiled down to its essence, is no different from anyone else’s love.

Eloquently stated. The out-and-proud musician approaches this song therapeutically, asserting there should NOT be shame regarding sexuality. He’s damn right.

The song title might be misleading. Without hearing the song or examining the lyrics, it suggests an aggressive sexual experience. Furthermore, when it comes to gay sex, it carries a negative connotation. It’s considered dirty, filthy, unnatural, etc. Perfume Genius paints a much different picture with his radiant pipes and the undeniable authenticity and sincerity of his performance. In the second verse, Hadreas asserts, “There is love with no hiding / Nothing you show me – I will never leave you.” Aww! The chorus, like the verses, is brief but potent: “Let me be the one to turn you on.” The musical accompaniment shimmers, led by the synthesizer of his partner, Alan Wyffels. “Put Your Back N2 It” is one of the most refined and gorgeous songs about intimacy you’ll ever hear. Homophobes be damned!

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7. Juno Lev, “I had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better)”

when they find your body // Milkboy // 2021

“I spent all of last night in god’s bed / Mom, please don’t get upset / ‘Cause now I’ll be immortalized / I’ll be immortalized.” Ooh-wee, Juno Lev (Jack Braun, who formerly performed as Jackfruit), I’m speechless ! Anytime spirituality is woven into music, it creates a compelling, thought-provoking listen. “I had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better)” is a prime example of a song with spiritual elements that easily catches the ears. The open-minded and progressive souls will eat this up, while those who are the most god-fearing will cry foul. “I saw god in a Trader Joe’s / Buying organic blueberries / Prettiest man I’d ever seen.” Noted, Juno Lev. “I had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better)” is the fourth track from their 2021 EP, when they find your body. Juno Lev produced this LGBTQ gem with the talented Zach Benson.

After god kissed Juno Lev, with dried apricots in one hand, they assert, “I think my teeth are gonna rot.” The other experiences with god (Lev uses ‘god’ lowercased throughout) are questionable too, including “Lips sliding open in a prayer” (a blowjob), and stating that sex with him was “As close to heaven as I’ll get”. Arguably the best line: “Second coming in a bathroom stall / But now god won’t return my calls, wrote him a love letter.” Holy shit! Beyond mixing queer sex and god, the music is heavenly on “I had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better).” The electronic sound palette (keys and pads) shine. The drum programming and snaps that arrive during the second verse are sweet. The snare drumming is a superb touch. Of course, Lev is the star, singing expressively and gorgeously. They are authentic to the nth degree, even as the lyrics are playful… and blasphemous . Adding to the allure are tuneful melodies from the get-go. Oh, and how about one final lyrical shout-out? At the end, can I get an “Amen, ah men?” Perhaps the sex could’ve gone better on “I had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better)”, but the song remains a surefire, queer-to-the-nth-degree bop! We Stan!

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8. Omarion, “I Get It In” (Ft. Gucci Mane)

Ollusion // Starrworld Entertainment / Musicworks // 2010

Four words: “I get it in.” PERIOD! Grammy-nominated R&B singer Omarion starts off his 2010 album, Ollusion, with a bang. In the sleekly produced, southern-rap-tinged “I Get It In”, Omarion collaborates with Atlanta’s finest, rapper Gucci Mane. Song Dynasty produced the brassy-sounding gem, which samples the sound FX of “Air Raid-Alert” by Jac Holzman.

Confident, Omario feels himself in the first verse, asserting “I done cut the braids, low cut, got my grown on / Had to switch the label, getting’ money-money, long-long.” Word. To be honest, the “O” singer feels himself the entire song. In the pre-chorus, he mentions how she’s drawn to him, which includes their sexual endeavors: “Cause lil’ mama got her back right / She be skating on it, got a nigga seeing flashlight.” Hmm, sounds like the sex is popping, particularly those skating tricks ! In the second verse, he asserts, “Ain’t no competition chief I’m the one that hangs down / I’ma show her love-love even when my fans ride.” Noted. I do wonder how to take the ride lyric… Is Omarion ‘getting it in’ with them, too? As for Gucci, the drip drips hard in the third verse while also being naughty like Omarion. Enamored, per Gucci, she:

“Damn near broke her neck when she seen me with Omarion

Double take, double take, let’s go have a triple date

Me, you, and them twins you be with – y’all think y’all can handle me?

And if I ain’t putting it down right, you can cancel me.”

Oh, my, so much to unpack, and it’s all sexually charged! Like many rappers, Gucci Mane is not willing to put a ring on it. Why? “I’m married to the game, so no, you can’t marry me.” Ultimately, “I Get It In” is a flex-fest from Omarion and Gucci Mane. The sexual innuendo makes it even spicier!

Appears in:

Omarion, I Get It In: Midnight Heat 35 (2025)

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9. Black Eyed Peas, “Pump It”

Monkey Business // Interscope // 2005

“Pump It (Louder) / Pump it (Louder) / Pump It (Louder).” You get the idea! “Damn (damn) / Damn (damn)!” Ooh-wee, the Black Eyed Peas have a knack for their high-energy, often silly, songs, particularly during their Fergie era. “Fergalicious”, bi-otches! In the 2000s, those Peas dropped a shit-ton of hits, including the irresistible “Pump It”. “Pump It” commenced the quartet’s 2005 album, Monkey Business. Besides rapping, Will.i.am. is behind the boards as usual. Interestingly, the song samples surf rockers Dick Dale and His Del-Tones (“Miserlou”). The sound is cartoonish, gimmicky, and playful to the nth degree. Describing this groovy joint as ear-catching simply doesn’t do it justice. How about that trumpet ?

Beyond the simple but infectious chorus, there is no shortage of intriguing lyrics from “Pump It.” Will.i.am is ‘on fire’ in the first verse. On offense from the jump, he spits, “Niggas wanna hate us (Who?) / Niggas be envious (Who?) / I know why they hatin’ on us (Why?) / ‘Cause that so fabulous (What?).” Also, for good measure, will.i.am spells: “F-R-E-S-H, we fresh / D-E-F, that’s right, we def’ (rock) / We definite / B-E-P, we reppin’ it, so.” In the second verse, the will.i.am (with Taboo selectively) brushes off the haters, rightfully asserting, “When we play, you shake your ass.” Yep, sounds about right! Of course, they are referencing women shaking their asses, though plenty of men did/do too! Apl.de.ap lets his presence be known in the third verse, encouraging us to “Pump it, louder, come on, don’t stop.” Noted, Apl. Fergie, assisted by Taboo (selectively) hypes us up in the fourth verse with “La-da-dee-da-da-dee-da / On the stere-ere-ere-ere-o (Ha) / Let those speakers blow your mind.” Woo-hoo! Pump that shee-ittt up! Ultimately, “Pump It” earned the Peas another top 20 hit (number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100). They have had bigger successes, but this fun track is a sick way to start any album. P-U-M-P I-T!

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Black Eyed Peas, Pump It: Wacky Wednesday No. 19 (2025)

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10. Mariah Carey, “It’s Like That”

**Mariah Carey // The Emancipation of Mimi // Mariah Carey / UMG Recordings, Inc. // 2005**

“I came to have a party / Open off that Bacardi / Feeling so hot tamale / Boy, I know you watchin’ me / So what’s it gonna be?” Say, what?! Hmm, I know what you’re thinking. Those lyrics don’t signal an uplifting experience, particularly when you add the likes of “Purple taking me higher / I’m lifted, and I like it.” That’s weed for ya! No, the vibes are not spiritual or religious. But, on “It’s Like That”, the lead single from the 2005 Mariah Carey comeback album, The Emancipation of Mimi, Carey feels freed, liberated, stress-free, and simply wants to have fun! If anyone has told her what to do and how to live her life in the past, she has cast them aside. In the pre-chorus, she asserts fearlessly, “‘Cause it’s my night / No stress, no fights / I’m leavin’ it all behind / No tears, no time to cry / Just making the most of life.” “It’s Like That” was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, Johntá Austin, and Fatman Scoop. Dupri and Carey produced this gem, which samples Run-DMC (“Hollis Crew (Krush-Groove 2)”). It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the RIAA.

“Them chickens is ash and I’m lotion .” Woo! Carey radiates with confidence throughout “It’s Like That.” Was this always the case with Mariah? Probably not, or so the lyrics imply. In the second verse, she adds, “It’s a special occasion / Mimi’s emancipation / A cause for celebration / I ain’t gonna let nobody’s drama bother me.” I know that’s right, diva! Tell ‘em, Mimi! Carey slays in the vocal department, catching the ears from the get-go. She is at her best in the pre-chorus (excerpted earlier) and chorus, particularly when she ad-libs:

“Everybody is livin’ it up

All the fellas keep lookin’ at us

‘Cause me and my girls on the floor like what

While the DJ keeps on spinnin’ the cut

It’s like that y’all.”

“It’s Like That” is uplifting because Mariah Carey has decided to free herself of the BS. She’s liberated, and liberation never sounded better than this groovy, mid-2000s gem. IT’S LIKE THAT, Y’ALL!

Appears in:

Mariah Carey, It’s Like That: Music Lifts 20 (2025)

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11. Whitney Houston, “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay”

My Love Is Your Love // Arista // 1998

“It’s not right, but it’s okay / I’m gonna make it anyway / Pack your bags, up and leave / Don’t you dare come runnin’ back to me.” Ooh-wee! The late, great Whitney Houston (1963 – 2012) released the biggest hits of her career in the 1980s and 1990s. “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” arrived as the opening track from her fourth studio/comeback album, My Love Is Your Love, released in 1998. My Love Is Your Love debuted modestly at number 13 on the Billboard 200, but was eventually certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” was a big hit, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999. In 2019, the single was certified platinum. Houston won her sixth and final Grammy award for the song (Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) at the 42^nd Annual GRAMMY Awards. Toni Estes, Isaac Phillips, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, and the late LaShawn Daniels penned the gem. Rodney Jerkins produced it.

“It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” gave Houston a contemporary R&B record. Although firmly planted in R&B, but, like so many Whitney songs, had pop crossover written all over it. On the spirited third single from My Love Is Your Love, Houston confronts her man’s infidelity. Suspicious, she asks of his night out with the boys, “If six of y’all went out, ah / Then four of you were really cheap, yeah / ‘Cause only two of you had dinner / I found your credit card receipt.” Oh, snap! In the second verse, he gets in even deeper trouble when his phone rings: “You said it was one of your friends, down on 54^th street, boy / So why did 213 show up on your caller I.D.?” Whitney is not going to take his BS. After determining “[He was” making a fool of [her],” she tells sends his trifling ass out the door in the unforgettable chorus. Excerpted earlier, she adds, “I’d rather be alone than unhappy.” Amen, sis! As always, Houston sounds remarkable singing this song. The melodies are tuneful, and she adds her own spice with her nuances and celestial runs. The musical accompaniment is classy (it’s the mallet percussion for me). It’s tailored for her once-in-a-lifetime voice – a voice gone far too soon. Pushing 30 after its release, “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” remains fresh – a bop for the ages!

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12. Marvin Gaye, “Got To Give It Up”

Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye // Motown // 1983

What makes “Got To Give It Up” an unforgettable classic? It begins with the infectious, percussive groove. The mix of drums (Bugsy Wilcox) and various percussion instruments is funky to the nth degree. The minute you hear it, your body naturally wants to move. This is intentional, given the fact that Gaye’s label wanted him to record disco. Gaye, Frankie Beverly (1946 – 2024), and Jack Ashford (1934 – ) ‘put in work’ on the percussion front. Beyond the percussion, the rest of the rhythm section packs a mighty punch – the keys and bass cook! Adding to the allure of the cut, before mentioning Gaye’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ vocals, are the distinct speaking voices (which sound like crowd noise), mixed in the background.

Of course, the straw that stirs the drink that is “Got To Give It Up” is Marvin Gaye. His voice is otherworldly. A master of falsetto, “Got To Give It Up” features some of his most decadent, high-flying head voice. Gaye uses his marvelous instrument to bring the carefree, tuneful melodies to life. He is commanding yet the feel is easygoing – barely breaking a sweat. “I used to go out to parties and stand around / ‘Cause I was too nervous to really get down,” he sings in the first verse, continuing, “But my body yearned to be free / I got up on the floor and thought, ‘Somebody could choose me.’” Word! No longer a wallflower, Gaye embraces the groove and socializes now!

“This is such a groovy place

All the young ladies are so fine

You’re moving your body easy with no doubt

I know what you thinkin’ baby

You wanna turn me out

Think I’m gonna let you do it, babe.”

Beyond epic lead vocals and personality exhibited by Gaye, the background vocals are elite, too. He got help from his siblings, Frankie Gaye (1941 – 2001) and Zeola Gaye (1945 – ), as well as his second wife, Janis Hunter Gaye (1956 – 2022). Ultimately, “Got To Give It Up” is timeless. Notably, the song ‘inspired’ the dominant 2013 hit, “Blurred Lines”… Notably, the Gayes sued Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copyright infringement and ultimately won the case.

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13. The Beatles, “Let It Be”

Let It Be // Apple Corps Ltd // 1970

“When I find myself in times of trouble / Mother Mary comes to me / Speaking words of wisdom / Let it be.” Those are some of the most iconic lyrics to ever be written or sung. “Let It Be” is the crème de la crème of The Beatles’ catalog. Notably, John Lennon (1940 – 1980) wasn’t a fan of the sixth track from Let It Be (1970). He also didn’t like the album and was skeptical of this Paul McCartney (1942 – ) led song, which was personal. Credited to both McCartney and Lennon, McCartney is the sole songwriter. Extraordinary but controversial music producer Phil Spector (1939 – 2021) produced it. Fun fact: Let It Be, recorded before Abbey Road, was the final album released by The Beatles, who were in the process of disbanding.

John Lennon may have had a bone to pick with “Let It Be,” but this uplifting song is a surefire classic. The first time you hear “Let It Be,” it feels meaningful and special. It is an encouraging song, but it is NOT a Christian/gospel song despite radiating peace. Yes, Mother Mary is an important part of Catholicism, but McCartney is referencing his deceased mother, Mary, not Mother Mary. McCartney was inspired to write this song after having a dream about her. The inspirational sentiment was intentional, something that irked Lennon. “And when the broken-hearted people / Living in the world agree,” McCartney sings in the third verse, continuing, “There will be an answer / Let it be.” The takeaway: it will be okay. Is there a timeline to ‘letting it be’? No. Is there a timeline for things that we can’t control in life? No. The chorus is simple, yet reflective and thoughtful: “Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be / There will be an answer / Let it be.” Ultimately, “Let It Be” is epic to the nth degree. McCartney sounds fantastic, the background vocals are marvelous, the musical accompaniment is stellar, and the songwriting is pitch perfect. Beginning as a piano ballad, it becomes grander, with the addition of the full rhythm section, including ‘the fifth Beatle,’ Billy Preston (1946 – 2006), on the organ and a sweet guitar solo by George Harrison (1943 – 2001). This double-platinum, number-one hit is a song that many songwriters wished they could have written.

Appears in:

The Beatles, Let It Be: Throwback Vibez 75 (2025)

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