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I've Been Let Down
Mazzy Star Lyrics


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I've been let down
And I still comin' round
I've been put down
And I'm still comin' round for you
Comin' round for you

Take away everything that feels fine
Catch a shape in the circles of my mind
Make me feel like I belong to you
Make me feel even if it ain't true

Catch a train on a silver afternoon
A thousand miles and I'm getting there too soon
Take me there when I should be going home
Tell me why I still feelin' all alone

I've been let down
And I'm still coming round
I've been put down
And I'm still comin' round for you
Comin' round for you

Overall Meaning

Mazzy Star's "I've Been Let Down" is a song about the emotional pain of being rejected or neglected by someone close to you. The lyrics express a sense of betrayal and hurt, but the singer continues to return to the person who has let them down, perhaps out of a sense of loyalty or a desperate hope for reconciliation.


The first verse establishes the theme of the song with the repetition of "I've been let down" and "I've been put down," emphasizing how deeply the singer has been hurt. However, despite this pain, they are still "coming round for you," suggesting that their feelings for the other person have not completely faded. The second verse develops the imagery of the first, with the idea of "taking away everything that feels fine" and "catching a shape in the circles of my mind" creating a sense of confusion and disorientation. The singer is willing to be manipulated by the other person, as long as they can feel like they belong.


The third verse introduces a sense of urgency, with the idea of "catching a train on a silver afternoon" suggesting both a desire to escape and a fear of missing out. The singer is "getting there too soon," perhaps indicating that they have rushed into this situation without fully considering the consequences. Finally, the last line of the song repeats the refrain, emphasizing that despite their pain, the singer is still "coming round" to the person who has let them down.


Overall, "I've Been Let Down" is a powerful and poignant song that captures the complex emotions of rejection and hurt. It is a testament to Mazzy Star's ability to create haunting melodies and evocative lyrics that resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been let down
I have been disappointed or betrayed by someone or something.


And I still comin' round
Despite being let down, I am still trying to recover or come to terms with it.


I've been put down
Others have made me feel inferior or worthless.


And I'm still comin' round for you
Despite being let down and put down, I am still trying to please you or gain your acceptance.


Comin' round for you
I am continuing to make an effort for you.


Take away everything that feels fine
Remove anything that brings joy or comfort.


Catch a shape in the circles of my mind
Form an idea or image in my thoughts or imagination.


Make me feel like I belong to you
Give me a sense of belonging or attachment to you.


Make me feel even if it ain't true
Create the illusion of something even if it is not real or genuine.


Catch a train on a silver afternoon
Board a train during a pleasant afternoon.


A thousand miles and I'm getting there too soon
Traveling a long distance and arriving before the expected time.


Take me there when I should be going home
Lead me to a place when I should be returning to my residence.


Tell me why I still feelin' all alone
Explain why I am still experiencing loneliness or isolation.


I've been let down
I have been disappointed or betrayed by someone or something.


And I'm still coming round
Despite being let down, I am still trying to recover or come to terms with it.


I've been put down
Others have made me feel inferior or worthless.


And I'm still comin' round for you
Despite being let down and put down, I am still trying to please you or gain your acceptance.


Comin' round for you
I am continuing to make an effort for you.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: DAVID ROBACK, HOPE SANDOVAL

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