Let Me by Zayn

Song Details

• Song Name: Let Me
• Album: Icarus Falls (Second studio album)
• 1st Genre: Pop
• 2nd Genre: R&B
• Beats per Minute (BPM): 168 BPM
• Key (Sur Scale): A Major
• Estimated Budget: Not publicly available—no information disclosed about production or music video budget.

Release Info & Platform Presence

• Release Date: April 12, 2018 (as lead single) .

Music Video & Cast

• Actors in Music Video:
  • Steven Bauer, a Cuban-American actor known for Scarface and Breaking Bad plays a kingpin in the video.
  • Model Sofia Jamora also appears in the clip.
• The music video was creatively developed by Zayn together with director José Padilha (known for Narcos, Robocop)

Lyrics & Theme

Summary of Lyrical Content:

The song expresses deep devotion and commitment—vowing to care for a partner “for the rest of their lives.” The tone is smooth and emotionally grounded, delivered with Zayn’s falsetto over a simple beat and electric guitar sample (Wikipedia, Volt).

Full Lyrics:

Sweet baby, our sex has meaning
Know this time you’ll stay ’til the morning
Duvet days and vanilla ice cream
More than just one night together exclusively

Baby, let me be your man
So I can love you
And if you let me be your man
Then I’ll take care of you, you

For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours
For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours
For the rest of ours

We’re drinking the finest label
Dirty dancing on top of the table
Long walks on the beach in April (beach in April)
Yeah, I promise, darling, that I’ll be faithful (be faithful)

Baby, let me be your man (let me be your man)
So I can love you (I can love you)
And if you let me be your man (let me be your man)
Then I’ll take care of you (I can love you)

Baby, let me be your man (let me be your man)
So I can love you (I can love you)
And if you let me be your man (let me be your man)
Then I’ll take care of you, you (I can love you)

For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours
For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours
For the rest of ours

Give me your body and let me love you like I do
Come a little closer and let me do those things to you
This feeling will last forever, baby, that’s the truth
Let me be your man so I can love you

For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours
(For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours)
For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours
(For the rest of my life, for the rest of yours)
For the rest of ours (for the rest of ours)

Reviews & Reception

Zayn’s “Let Me” stands out as a smooth, heartfelt pop-R&B ballad that highlights his falsetto and romantic sincerity. Critics praised the song for its stripped-down approach, noting that unlike many overproduced pop singles, it relies on mellow beats and a clean guitar sample to let Zayn’s vocals carry the emotion. Forbes described it as “sweeter and more restrained,” while Noisey appreciated its grown-up tone, reflecting Zayn’s evolution as a solo artist.

Pitchfork also complimented his interpretative delivery, especially in how he blends acoustic R&B with modern trap-pop elements. However, not all responses were positive—Time magazine controversially ranked it among the worst songs of 2018, calling it forgettable and overly sentimental. Despite the mixed reception, “Let Me” remains a fan-favorite for its romantic message and visually striking music video featuring Steven Bauer and Sofia Jamora, cementing Zayn’s ability to merge sleek production with intimate storytelling. Keep Reading Hitzwow to learn more about the latest hits.