I Wonn't Let You Down
PHD Lyrics

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You ask me if I'm happy here
no doubt about it
You ask me if my love is clear
want me to shout it
Gave you the best years of my life
woman
I know I failed to treat you right
woman

Don't let me out of here
don't let me out of here

I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again

You say our love is running one way
coming from your side
No help from me to see it through
to beat the high tide
Take me and chain me if you please
woman
Don't help me dig deeper my grave
woman

Don't let me out of here
don't let me out of here

I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again

I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down
won't let you down again
I won't let you down

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song, "You ask me if I'm happy here, no doubt about it; You ask me if my love is clear, want me to shout it" reveals that the singer's partner is asking him questions about their relationship. The second line implies that the partner is seeking reassurance and affirmation of the love between them. The next line "Gave you the best years of my life, woman" suggests that the singer has given everything he could to the relationship. However, the line "I know I failed to treat you right, woman" contradicts this, indicating that despite the best efforts the relationship may have failed.

The second verse "You say our love is running one way, coming from your side; No help from me to see it through, to beat the high tide" suggests that the partner views the situation as one-sided, where only she invests in the relationship's survival. The line "Take me and chain me if you please, woman" suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the relationship alive. The last line of the verse "Don't help me dig deeper my grave, woman" illustrates that the two are in a precarious spot in their relationship, and the partner's lack of investment could be digging the figurative grave for the relationship.

Finally, the chorus "I won't let you down, won't let you down again" delivers the promise that he will not fail the partner again. The repetition of the line emphasizes the promise and indicates how much he is trying to convince his partner that he will not fail her again. The lines "don't let me out of here" to follow the chorus indicates the sense of entrapment, and the singer doesn't want to leave the situation until he makes it right.

Line by Line Meaning

You ask me if I'm happy here
You want to know if I'm content in this situation

no doubt about it
There is no hesitation in my answer

You ask me if my love is clear
You want to know if my affection for you is evident

want me to shout it
You want me to express it loudly and clearly

Gave you the best years of my life
I dedicated the prime of my life to you

woman
I address you as a term of endearment

I know I failed to treat you right
I acknowledge that I didn't treat you well

Don't let me out of here
Please don't let me leave this situation or relationship

I won't let you down
I promise not to disappoint you

won't let you down again
I won't make the same mistake twice and let you down

You say our love is running one way
You perceive that our love is one-sided