Ayle… Read Full Bio ↴Barns Courtney (born Barnaby George Courtney on 17 November 1990 in
Aylesbury, England) is an English singer, songwriter and musician.
Courtney spent a large part of his childhood in Seattle,USA, before returning to home country UK as a 15-year-old. This change of scenery comes across as clearly in his eclectic mix of US blues-rock, hip-hop and grunge with British indie melodic sensibilities, as it does in his hybrid US-British twang.
Playing in various projects and bands growing up whilst developing his sound, Barns incarnation as a solo artist has been an unexpectedly fast paced one. At the end of 2015, his first track ‘Glitter & Gold’, with its rocking gospel-blues and Barns’ honey & sand delivery, soared to #1 on the UK Spotify Viral Chart, #2 on the iTunes Alternative Chart, was added to the BBC Introducing Playlist, clocked hundred of thousands of plays on YouTube, and was featured on the ITV Winter 2015 drama reel, all in the span of two months.
‘Goodbye John Smith’, a poignant piano ballad that channels ageless song-and-voice men such as Johnny Cash and Tom Waits, hit the radars of tastemakers online and further spread the word about Barns, earning him a spot as one of Channel 4’s Future Sounds artists that year.
Barns Courtney released his debut EP, ‘Hands’, a four-track collection, in 2016 on Virgin EMI.
Never Let You Down
Barns Courtney Lyrics
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Tell 'em what you're gonna do
Hands wrapped 'round my neck, arguments
We make amends, girl you leave me black and blue
Oh, your mad, sugar sweet, from your lips
And your teeth I could die for the likes of you
Bible Black, sing alone put the shake in your bones
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
Hot hounds at your heels
Kama Sutra play the field
Sucking on your honey blood
Drunk love in your bed
Give us Lord our daily bread
40 winking hallelujah
Oh, your mad, sugar sweet, from your lips
To your teeth, I could die for the likes of you
Bible Black, sing alone put the shake in your bones
We'll be damned, whatever we do
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I will carry on if we only carry on
I will carry on if we only carry on
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
The lyrics to "Never Let You Down" by Barns Courtney is an upbeat and energetic song about a couple who is ready to take on the world together. The opening line "Hot blood in your veins, never gonna be the same" suggests that the singer is addressing someone who is passionate and ready for change. The next few lines "Tell 'em what you're gonna do, hands wrapped 'round my neck, arguments, we make amends, girl you leave me black and blue" implies that the couple might be grappling with some issues; however, they always find a way to work it out.
The following lines "Oh, your mad, sugar sweet, from your lips and your teeth, I could die for the likes of you" reinforces the idea that the couple is intense and passionate about each other. The repeated phrase "We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down" is a powerful statement of commitment and loyalty towards the partner. The repeated chorus of "I know I'll never let you down" reinforces this idea even further.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and catchy anthem about unconditional love and loyalty. It is clearly a song meant to be sung out loud with a significant other or by yourself to remind yourself of your determination and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot blood in your veins, never gonna be the same
You are filled with a fiery passion that will leave you forever changed.
Tell 'em what you're gonna do
Let everyone know what you're capable of.
Hands wrapped 'round my neck, arguments
Our disagreements can be intense and physical.
We make amends, girl you leave me black and blue
We may fight, but we always find a way to make things right. Even if you hurt me, I forgive you because I love you.
Oh, your mad, sugar sweet, from your lips
Your intensity and passion is intoxicating, like the sweetest sugar.
And your teeth I could die for the likes of you
I am willing to risk everything for you, even my life.
Bible Black, sing alone put the shake in your bones
Even when you're alone, your voice can stir up emotions in others.
We'll be damned, whatever we do
No matter what we do, people will always judge us and we will face consequences.
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
We are unstoppable together because I will always support you and never disappoint you.
Never let you down, never let you down
I will always be there for you, no matter what.
I know I'll never let you down
I am confident that I will always be a reliable and trustworthy partner to you.
Hot hounds at your heels
There are those who would try to bring you down, but we will not let them succeed.
Kama Sutra play the field
We are adventurous and passionate in our love for each other.
Sucking on your honey blood
I am consumed by my desire for you and cannot get enough of you.
Drunk love in your bed
Our love is so powerful that it intoxicates us and leaves us wanting more.
Give us Lord our daily bread
We pray for sustenance and support, both materially and emotionally, to strengthen our love.
40 winking hallelujah
We find joy and ecstasy in our love for each other, and we celebrate it with gratitude.
I will carry on if we only carry on
I am committed to our love and will persist through any challenges we may face.
Writer(s): Olly Burden, Barns Courtney
Contributed by Taylor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hot blood in your veins, never gonna be the same
Tell 'em what you're gonna do
Hands wrapped round my neck, arguments
We make amends girl you leave me black and blue
Oh, your mad, sugar sweet, from your lips
And your teeth I could die for the likes of you
Bible Black, sing alone put the shake in your bones
We'll be damned, whatever we do
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
Hot hounds at your heels
Kama Sutra play the field
Sucking on your honey blood
Drunk love in your bed
Give us Lord our daily bread
40 winking hallelujah
Oh, your mad, sugar sweet, from your lips
And your teeth I could die for the likes of you
Bible Black, sing alone put the shake in your bones
We'll be damned, whatever we do
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I will carry on if we only carry on
I will carry on if we only carry on
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
We run the city 'cause I'll never let you down
Never let you down, never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
I know I'll never let you down
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@uninspiredrambler
First artist in a long time that makes me want to spend money on a full album. You're bringing back good music man.
@oward-lasckey7763
I cant believe hes more popular, he deserves to go big, but at the same time its nice to have him as a little secret
@dropPlaydead
Agree.. I wouldn't tell my friends about his songs.. *tee hee 😝
@anandparameswaran2665
@@dropPlaydead same here hehe
@dropPlaydead
@@anandparameswaran2665
He's our little secret 😁
@subjectdelta7044
i know what you mean, usually when nice little bands like him get popular, there musicchanges a bit, for better or worse
@terranangle6675
I met him on my birthday last week in san Diego. Amazing artist but I think he's become a junkie with an ego. He gave me a dirty look and didn't say goodnight back when there were a few people standing their and then walked away with this junkie groupie in a plaid goth skirt. What happened to you man. Get back to the music - this new you isn't sustainable.
@bixstar1469
"I never let you down" - Barns Courtney, well he ain't lying
@scortch1418
Rick roll in a new vision
@arkhanthefriend4050
I thought he had a few good songs but i was wrong. He consistantly makes good songs