Story Behind The Song

The song's story is of a young man who is younger than the person he loves. While he tries to convince her that there love is all that matters, she is caught up in the "age issue." He tries to persuade her that age means nothing - especially when the real problem is what "people would think." The song is about ignoring these misdirected "rules" of the world - the ones that say we can only love in a certain way, only love certain people, and can only live life in ways that are expected and "normal." The boy's plea is one that all of us should take up - age, race, gender, sexuality - all of these issues are not relevant where love is concerned. "What matters most is not the world / What counts is us."

Song Description

Inspiring, upbeat song in the Brit-pop style… Who cares what the world says? Especially when it comes to love, nothing matters but what two people feel for each other.

Lyrics

LET THEM SAY

You say it cannot be
That you can’t be with me
Because we differ in so many ways, and

Though I am just a boy
I know that you enjoy
The time we shared together and we still can

And if you try to run away
You know I’ll follow
So just allow yourself to stay
Forget tomorrow

Let them say what they want to say, baby
Ignore the ones who say it’s wrong to love me
Though younger I may be
Just let me set you free
I don’t care what others think that love should be and

Let them see what they want to see darlin’
And if I’m kissin’ you all night, so what then
They say it’s scandalous
But baby, what’s the fuss?
What matters most is not the world, what counts is us

You know my heart is pure
But you say you’re not sure
That merely wanting doesn’t make it right now

So tell me what to do
To show you what is true
I’ll prove that they are wrong for that I’ll fight now

And if you walk away tonight
You know I’ll find you
Just remember this is right
Or I’ll remind you

Let them say what they want to say, baby
The world does not control our lives, don’t think so
Don’t be afraid of me
That’s not reality
Look inside my heart to find just what you need, and

Let them see what they want to see, darlin’
But if you’re happy here with me, so what then
Each night and every day
In my arms you can stay
Cuz years are really just illusions anyway

Do you remember how my love took your breath away
And can you see the things you do to my heart
What does it matter if we don’t hear what others say
And we’ll forget their ridicule
Break the rules, so

Let them say what they want to say, baby
Ignore the ones who say it’s wrong to love me
Though younger I may be
You know I’ll set you free
I don’t care what others think that love should be and

Let them see what they want to see darlin’
And if I’m kissin’ you all night, so what then
They say it’s scandalous
But baby, what’s the fuss?
What matters most is not their words, what counts is

Let them say what they want to say, baby
The world does not control our lives, oh no no
Don’t be afraid of me
That’s not reality
Listen to your heart to find just what you need, and

Let them see what they want to see, darlin’
But if you’re happy here with me, don’t run then
Just do the things you must
Cuz my love you can trust
What matters most is not the world, what counts is us