Let Me Out
Lyrics and Music by Nonjohn
Copyright 1984
(“Let Me Out” is on Nonjohn’s 1986 “Keys to Success Album.”
Nonjohn wrote this piece in 1984 during his sophomore year of high school.
The piece was first performed publicly at a talent show during Nonjohn’s senior year at Texarkana Arkansas High School.)
I can’t help my opinions,
I’m a victim of my knowledge,
So moderate your dominions,
I’m my own college.
My environment is my leash,
It won’t let me go.
Each of us is bound around,
This we all should know.
(Chorus)
You can lie to yourself,
If you want to,
But you ain’t foolin’ me,
I ain’t foolin’ you.
I’ll take what you give me,
And put it on a scale,
But if it don’t weigh just right,
You can go to hell.
(Chorus)
Don’t look at me strangely,
If I’m acting weird;
You might seem to me babe,
Even more queer.
I’m prepared to take you,
Just the way you are,
So come on over here right now,
We gonna go real far.
(Chorus)
Lovin’ each other,
Is the place to begin;
Understanding is the key,
To these cages we are in.
I opened your door,
And let you roam about,
Now I’m asking you babe,
Will you let me out?
(End Chorus)