About the song
In the realm of country music duets, few pairings have achieved the enduring harmony and heartfelt resonance of Skeeter Davis and Bobby Bare. Their 1964 rendition of “Let It Be Me” (Je t’appartiens), a French song originally composed by Gilbert Bécaud and Pierre Delanoë, stands as a testament to the power of shared vocals to convey the depths of love and devotion.
From the outset, the song establishes a captivating interplay between Davis and Bare’s voices, their individual timbres intertwining to create a tapestry of emotion. Davis’s gentle soprano intertwines seamlessly with Bare’s rich baritone, their voices rising and falling in perfect sync, mirroring the ebb and flow of their characters’ impassioned pleas.
The lyrics, penned in English by Mann Curtis, translate the original French sentiment with exquisite tenderness. The song’s opening lines, “I bless the day I found you,” set the stage for a declaration of love so profound, it echoes through the ages. The singers’ voices intertwine as they express their unwavering devotion, their heartfelt pleas echoing the longing for a love that transcends time and circumstance.
The song’s bridge, “Each time we meet love, I find complete love,” serves as a poignant refrain, emphasizing the transformative power of their love. The singers’ voices soar, imbued with an intensity that underscores the depth of their connection.
As the song reaches its crescendo, the singers’ voices blend in a harmonious plea, “Let it be me,” echoing through the lyrics with increasing fervor. Their voices intertwine, creating a powerful surge of emotion that captures the essence of their unwavering commitment to one another.
“Let It Be Me” by Skeeter Davis & Bobby Bare is more than just a country duet; it is a timeless ballad that captures the essence of love in its purest form. The singers’ voices intertwine like two souls destined to be together, their shared passion and devotion resonating across generations. It is a song that reminds us of the transformative power of love, its ability to transcend time, circumstance, and even language.
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Lyrics
I bless the day I found you
I want to stay around you
And so I beg you let it be me
Don’t take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever let it be me.
Each time we meet love I find complete love
Without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely tell me you love me only
And that you always let it be me.
If for each bit of gladness
Someone must taste of sadness
I beg the sorrow please let it be me
And no matter how the price is
I’ll make the sacrifices
For each new tomorrow just let it be me.
Each time we meet love I find complete love
Without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely tell me you love me only
And that you always let it be me.
Let it be me…