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Don't Let Me Down
Leona Lewis Lyrics


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Fork in the road,
Looking both ways, I,
Don't know which way to go.
What do I count on?
Is it the road less traveled?
Or the one I already know?

And no I'm not traveling alone.
I got my heart in my hand, And,
You can bet I'm holding it close.

Don't wanna climb,
Don't wanna fall,
Don't know where to start it all.
I can start by taking it slow.

First I need a, hero,
I got a, mirror,
Looking inside of my soul.
If I need a, hero,
I got my, mirror,
Gotta go on with the show.

I got my ear to the ground;
That's the sound of my train comin' 'round.
This is a chance for us to be heard loud.
It's you and me,
And it's our time now.
Don't let me down.

(Justin Timberlake:)
Don't let me down,
Don't let me down now,
Don't let me down,
Don't let me down now.

(Leona Lewis:)
People!
This is what you're living your life for.
Fighter,
That's your name (JT: That's your name)

Trying to hide but it's obvious you're a survivor.
Believer,
Don't let the travel in the road -
That look in your eyes,
Puts fire in the heart of the cold (world).
Got a marathon to try again,
I'm not even tryin' to win.
I'm just glad I'm not alone.

First I need a, hero,
I got a, mirror,
Looking inside of my soul.
If I need a, hero,
I get my, mirror,
Gotta go on with the show.

I got my ear to the ground;
That's the sound of my train comin' 'round.
This is a chance for us to be heard loud.
It's you and me,
And it's our time now.
Don't let me down.

(Leona Lewis:)
Don't you let me down,
Promise you won't let me down.
Don't you let me down,
Promise you won't let me down.

You've been running so alone.
I see you (I see you).
You told me we could change the world.
And I believe it's true.

There's nothing now to hold us down.
I found,
My pains,
And the sound of your heart led the way.

I got my ear to the ground;
That's the sound of my train comin' 'round. (comin' round)
This is a chance for us to be heard loud.
It's you and me,
And it's our time now.
Don't let me down!

Don't you let me down, (Don't let me down)
Promise you won't let me down, (JT: Don't let me down now)
Don't let me down, (JT: Don't let me down now)
Promise you won't let me down, (JT: Don't let me down now)

(Justin Timberlake:)
Don't let me down,
Don't let me down now,
Don't let me down,
Don't let me down now.

Overall Meaning

In "Don't Let Me Down," Leona Lewis expresses her uncertainty about which path to take in life. She is at a fork in the road and is unsure if she should take the road less traveled or stick to the one she already knows. She is reaching out for assistance and admits that she needs a hero to help her find her way. She also acknowledges that she is holding her heart close because she doesn't want to fall or be let down. Despite her fears, she is determined to take it slow and find her way.


Throughout the song, Leona is singing about traveling through life with a companion. She is not alone because she has her heart in hand, and this person is likely to be a close friend or a romantic partner. The song is empowering as it is urging the listener to find their inner strength and power in uncertain situations. The chorus is a plea to not let them down, and it is a call to be courageous, to take chances and to move forward in life without fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Fork in the road,
At a pivotal moment where there are two paths to take.


Looking both ways, I,
Taking time to consider the options.


Don't know which way to go.
Feeling indecisive and uncertain.


What do I count on?
Questioning what to trust.


Is it the road less traveled?
Considering taking risks and trying something new.


Or the one I already know?
Considering sticking with what is familiar and safe.


And no I'm not traveling alone.
Having others to rely on during this journey.


I got my heart in my hand, And,
Being vulnerable and exposed while undertaking this journey.


You can bet I'm holding it close.
Being protective of one's own heart.


Don't wanna climb,
Not wanting to work too hard or strive too high.


Don't wanna fall,
Not wanting to risk failure or disappointment.


Don't know where to start it all.
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to begin.


I can start by taking it slow.
Taking small steps and not rushing the process.


First I need a, hero,
Needing someone to look up to and inspire.


I got a, mirror,
Finding that inspiration within oneself.


Looking inside of my soul.
Examining one's own inner self and values.


If I need a, hero,
Realizing that sometimes we all need someone to look up to.


I got my, mirror,
Understanding that we can also find inspiration and strength within ourselves.


Gotta go on with the show.
Continuing forward, despite any doubts or obstacles.


I got my ear to the ground;
Staying aware and alert to opportunities and potential dangers.


That's the sound of my train comin' 'round.
Feeling like one's journey is imminent and cannot be stopped.


This is a chance for us to be heard loud.
Feeling like there is an opportunity to make an impact and be noticed.


It's you and me,
Feeling united with others for a common goal.


And it's our time now.
Believing that the present time is the right moment to take action.


Don't let me down.
Seeking trust and reliability from others.


People!
Addressing and engaging with others directly.


This is what you're living your life for.
Considering the purpose and value of one's own life.


Fighter, That's your name (JT: That's your name)
Encouraging others to be strong and resilient.


Trying to hide but it's obvious you're a survivor.
Recognizing that someone may be going through a tough time, but has the strength to overcome it.


Believer, Don't let the travel in the road -
Encouraging someone to stay true to their beliefs, even in difficult circumstances.


That look in your eyes,
Noticing something powerful in someone's gaze or expression.


Puts fire in the heart of the cold (world).
Feeling like someone's energy and drive can inspire and motivate others.


Got a marathon to try again,
Feeling like there is a long and challenging journey ahead.


I'm not even tryin' to win.
Not necessarily focused on success, but on the efforts and the journey itself.


I'm just glad I'm not alone.
Feeling grateful for the support and companionship of others.


Don't you let me down,
Asking someone to be reliable and trustworthy.


Promise you won't let me down.
Seeking a commitment to reliability and trust.


You've been running so alone.
Feeling like someone has been struggling and trying to make progress on their own.


I see you (I see you).
Acknowledging and recognizing that person's struggle.


You told me we could change the world.
Believing in the power of collective action to make an impact on a larger scale.


And I believe it's true.
Having faith and confidence in this belief.


There's nothing now to hold us down.
Feeling unencumbered and free to pursue one's goals.


I found, My pains,
Acknowledging one's past struggles and challenges.


And the sound of your heart led the way.
Feeling inspired and motivated by the heart and passion of others.


Don't you let me down!
Reiterating the importance of reliability and trustworthiness.


Promise you won't let me down.
Seeking a commitment to reliability and trust once again.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEONA LEWIS, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, ROBIN TADROSS, MICHAEL ELIZONDO, JAMES FAUNTLEROY

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