"Let Me Love You" is a song on Ariana Grande's upcoming third studio album, Dangerous Woman. It features rapper Lil Wayne.
Background
On January 6, 2016, Ariana posted a picture on Snapchat of her song board.[1] One of the songs was cut off and only the letters "LM" could be seen. Fans speculated it was an acronym or an abbreviation. When the preorder for Dangerous Woman went up on March 11, 2016, "Let Me Love You" was one of the confirmed tracks.[2] This shows it was on the song board, probably as "LMLY."
Lil Wayne is one of the four collaborations on the album. Ariana has never worked with him before.
On March 11, 2016, Ariana said in an interview on Ryan Seacrest that this was the first song recorded for Dangerous Woman.
On March 15, 2016, in an interview she called it one of her favorite songs on the album. She also revealed it's slower, sexier and darker.
On March 18, 2016, Ariana and a few of her dancers held a livestream on Twitter, where she played the first minute of the song.[3]
Lyrics
I just broke up with my ex
Now that he's single
I don't really know what's next
But I ain't even tripping
Over tryna ask him back
I know they'll be coming
From the right and the left (left, left)
I just broke up with my ex
You know what I'm feeling nice
I don’t really say this
But God damn you the best (best, best)
And if it feels right
Promise I don't mind
And if it feels right
Promise I'll stay here all night
Just let me lo-oo-oo-oo-oo love you (you)
Just let me lo-oo-oo-oo-oo love you