Don't Let Me Down
8. The Beatles Lyrics
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Don't let me down, don't let me down
Nobody ever loved me like she does
Oh, she does, yeah, she does
And if somebody loved me like she do me
Oh, she do me, yes, she does
Don't let me down, don't let me down
I'm in love for the first time
Don't you know it's gonna last
It's a love that lasts forever
It's a love that had no past
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down
And from the first time that she really done me
Oh, she done me, she done me good
I guess nobody ever really done me
Oh, she done me, she done me good
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down
The Beatles' "Don't let me down" is a plea to the band members' love interest to not let them down. The song captures the feeling of being in love and the fear of heartbreak. The singer expresses his feelings towards the one he loves and tells her that no one has ever loved him like she does. He emphasizes his love by repeating "Don't let me down" throughout the lyrics. He describes his love as a love that has no past, indicating that it is a new and fresh feeling for him. The singer expresses his hope for his love to last forever.
The repeated use of the phrase "don't let me down" signifies the fear of losing someone he loves. The song's tone is pleading, backed up by the powerful vocals of the lead singer. The singer emphasizes the importance of his love by saying that even if somebody loved him like she did when she does, he would fear to lose her. The song communicates how priceless love is and how hard it is to find a love that is genuine.
The Beatles originally wrote this song for an appearance on the television show broadcasting their rooftop concert in 1969. The song was later released on their album, "Let it Be." "Don't let me down" was written and composed by John Lennon, who drew inspiration from his wife, Yoko Ono.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Please don't disappoint or fail me.
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Please don't let me down, I'm relying on you.
Nobody ever loved me like she does
No one has ever loved me the way she does.
Oh, she does, yeah, she does
Yes, she loves me deeply and completely.
And if somebody loved me like she do me
If someone loved me the way she does...
Oh, she do me, yes, she does
...then they would love me just as much as she does.
I'm in love for the first time
I've never felt this way before, I'm experiencing love for the first time.
Don't you know it's gonna last
I have a strong feeling that this love will endure.
It's a love that lasts forever
This love is eternal and will never fade away.
It's a love that had no past
This love is new and unique, there's no history or baggage.
And from the first time that she really done me
Since the first time she truly loved me...
Oh, she done me, she done me good
...she has treated me well and made me feel loved.
I guess nobody ever really done me
I don't think anyone has ever loved me the way she has.
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Please don't fail me, I need you in my life.
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Please don't let me down, I'm putting my trust in you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jihadmakhoul6328
That's not just a live performance ....its a piece of history
@kk-om5zm
Yeah!!
@AthosRac
This is studio.
@jasveerkhinda8816
@@AthosRac Do you are have stupid?
@phrahm
@@heildir2912 it's from a meme lol
@slimva6547
Certainly not live. Still historic though. Live performances were a lot poorer quality audio back then, not that they couldn't pull it off though
@michaelgarces6544
Resident: “who’s on the roof?”
Stranger: “The Beatles”
Resident: “oh”
@aaaaaiatoyomartelaaaa7602
Is this supposed to be a meme? It has given me an aneurysm
@sshadetree
@@aaaaaiatoyomartelaaaa7602 i think your name gave me one too
@disgustingdimitri7257
The Stranger deserves a S L A P.