His debut album, from which he has released the track 'Up All Night', has been produced by Diplo and Switch. He has released three videos, for 'Up All Night' for 'Relax My Beloved' and for 'Too Close.'
I Won't Let You Down
Alex Clare Lyrics
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You’re the sunshine trying to break through
No I never imagine that my path would lead to you
A look in your eyes as they met mine
Seem to say we’re the same
In so many ways
Though we’re worlds apart
I will promise you
I won’t let you down
No I won’t let you down
There are so many reasons to keep us apart
But it won’t stop me losing
My mind or my heart
What would I give
To touch your hand
Oh just feel your skin
I’d breathe you in
Could this ever be
You’ll be next to me
No I won’t let you down
No I won’t let you down
I know myself so well
But I’ve never been here before
You’re just out of my reach
But I will be here
Of that you can be sure
Can be sure
It’s another grey autumn day
You’re the sunshine trying to break through
I can only imagine that I’m walking with you
I realise if you were mine
We may fall apart
Oh you’d have my heart
There’s too many things between you and me
No I won’t let you down
No I won’t let you down
No I won’t I won’t let you down
No I won’t let you down
No I won’t I won’t let you down
No I won’t I won’t let you down
No I won’t I won’t let you down
No I won’t let you down
In the opening lines of Alex Clare's "I Won't Let You Down," the artist sets the scene for listeners- it's another dull, lifeless autumn day. However, despite the persisting dreariness and gloom, the singer finds a glimmer of hope: You, the sunshine trying to break through. From this very first moment, it's clear that this song is a declaration of love, a promise of devotion, and a plea for someone to take a chance on love- even when the odds are stacked against them.
As the song progresses, Clare expands on the juxtaposition between light and dark, hope and despair, love and loss. Despite the many reasons why the singer and the object of his affection should stay apart, he remains steadfast in his love for them. He confesses that he's never been in this situation before, but he's willing to do whatever it takes to make things work. The lyrics are deeply emotional and vulnerable, making it clear that Clare is willing to put himself on the line for the person he loves.
Ultimately, the chorus serves as a powerful reminder of the singer’s dedication and determination: "No, I won’t let you down, no, I won’t let you down." The repetition of this line emphasizes its importance- this is a promise that the artist is making to their partner, and one that they intend to deliver on.
Line by Line Meaning
Just another grey autumn day
The day is bleak and mundane.
You're the sunshine trying to break through
The person he is addressing is the bright spot in an otherwise drab day.
No I never imagine that my path would lead to you
He never anticipated meeting this person and falling for them.
A look in your eyes as they met mine
Their eyes met and the connection was immediate.
Seem to say we’re the same
It feels like they have a lot in common.
In so many ways
There are many similarities between them.
Though we’re worlds apart
Despite their similarities, there may be significant differences between them.
I will promise you
He is making a vow to the person he is addressing.
I won’t let you down
He won't disappoint this person or break their trust.
There are so many reasons to keep us apart
There could be a lot of obstacles to their relationship.
But it won’t stop me losing
He is willing to take risks and let his guard down.
My mind or my heart
He's willing to risk his mental and emotional states for this person.
What would I give
He is willing to make sacrifices for this person.
To touch your hand
Simple physical contact would mean a lot to him.
Oh just feel your skin
He yearns for physical intimacy with this person.
I’d breathe you in
He wants to be near this person as much as possible.
Could this ever be
He is questioning whether a relationship is possible between them.
You’ll be next to me
He hopes to be in a relationship with this person.
I know myself so well
He knows who he is and what he wants.
But I’ve never been here before
This situation with this person is new to him.
You’re just out of my reach
The person he is addressing is currently unattainable.
But I will be here
He's committed to being there for this person.
Of that you can be sure
This person can count on him to be a constant presence in their life.
It's another grey autumn day
He's reiterating the dullness of the day.
I can only imagine that I’m walking with you
He's picturing himself spending time with this person.
I realise if you were mine
He's considering the possibility of a relationship.
We may fall apart
He acknowledges that there may be problems and difficulties in the relationship.
Oh you’d have my heart
He's willing to give his heart to this person.
There’s too many things between you and me
They may not be able to overcome all of the obstacles in their way.
No I won’t let you down
He's reiterating his commitment to this person.
No I won’t I won’t let you down
He's repeating his promise to never disappoint this person.
No I won’t I won’t let you down
He's emphasizing that he won't let her down.
No I won’t I won’t let you down
He's repeating his vow to always be there for her.
No I won’t let you down
He's restating his promise to never disappoint her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER GEORGE CLAIRE, ANTONY GENN, MARTIN PAUL SLATTERY
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