Don't Let Me Down
[Preview] The Chainsmokers ft. Daya Lyrics


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Crashing, hit a wall
Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name, but you're not around
I say your name, but you're not around

I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down

Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down

Running out of time
I really thought you were on my side
But now there's nobody by my side

I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down

Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down

Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah

I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down

Yeah, don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Don't let me down, oh no
Say don't let me down
Don't let me down, no




Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers ft. Daya expresses a feeling of desperation and a need for reassurance in a relationship. The lyrics describe the feeling of hitting a wall and needing a miracle, as if everything is falling apart and the singer is reaching out for help. The repetition of the phrases "I need you" and "don't let me down" emphasize this overwhelming sense of necessity and dependence on their partner. The chorus specifically asks the partner not to abandon or disappoint them in their time of need.


The second verse of the song hints at a sense of betrayal, as the singer thought their partner was on their side but now feels alone and abandoned. The phrase "there's nobody by my side" emphasizes this loneliness and the importance of having someone there to support them in difficult times. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and importance of their partner not letting them down.


In summary, "Don't Let Me Down" is a song that expresses the importance of having a supportive partner who won't abandon or disappoint the singer in their time of need. It also highlights the feeling of desperation and loneliness that can arise when someone feels like they have hit a wall and are in need of a miracle.


Line by Line Meaning

Crashing, hit a wall
I have reached an obstacle that I cannot overcome.


Right now I need a miracle
I need something great to happen immediately.


Hurry up now, I need a miracle
I need the miracle urgently and without delay.


Stranded, reaching out
I am in a desperate situation and need assistance.


I call your name, but you're not around
I am trying to seek help from you, but you are not available.


I say your name, but you're not around
I am trying to get your attention but you are not present.


I need you, I need you, I need you right now
I am emphasizing the urgency of my situation and the importance of your help.


Yeah, I need you right now
I need you immediately without any delay.


So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I am pleading and hoping that you do not disappoint me or let me down.


I think I'm losing my mind now
I am extremely anxious and stressed about the situation.


It's in my head, darling, I hope
This stressful and anxious feeling is in my head and I hope that you can help to replace it with reassurance.


That you'll be here when I need you the most
I am hoping that you can provide support and help when I need it the most.


D-don't let me down
I am emphasizing the plea to not let me down and leave me in a vulnerable situation.


Running out of time
Time is running out and the situation is becoming more urgent.


I really thought you were on my side
I believed that you were in support of me and would help me, but now I am unsure.


But now there's nobody by my side
I am alone and without help in this situation.


Don't let me down, down, down
I am emphasizing the importance and seriousness of the request to not fail me.


Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
The stress of the situation is overwhelming and causing me to lose focus.


Say don't let me down
I am repeating the plea to not fail me in hopes that it will be heard and understood.


Don't let me down, no
I am emphasizing the importance of the request to not let me down and providing assurance that it must not happen.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Andrew Taggart, Scott Harris, Emily Schwartz

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Chloe-mv3vu

Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Crashing, hit a wall
Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name, but you're not around
I say your name, but you're not around
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down
Running out of time
I really thought you were on my side
But now there's nobody by my side
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Don't let me down, oh, no
Said don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down



All comments from YouTube:

@shahalam-tc6ns

When your phone is at 1% and you can’t find your charger

@leavemealone606

XS true

@stev8988

Get premium then.

@leavemealone606

@@stev8988 ?? What does Premium have to do with anything

@DavidBanksBayley

Shah alam I Love this song its wonderful😀😀😀😁😁😁

@cheryl_haven910

shah alam CHARGER! Don’t let me down ;(
CHARGER
Why won’t my charger respond to me ;(

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@MaxOazoMusic

Who else just randomly remembered this song 😊

@siddharthyadav7043

Yeah

@hariharavlogsandkitchen8552

u commented this comment in so many songs.i mean same comment u commented in last 18 hours for so many songs.

@PalmBeachYT

YEP lol

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