Don't Let Me Down
Big K.R.I.T. Lyrics


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See, they wonder why we ride high
Why we get high
Shit, it's just to get by
See, some days, sometimes, the world lets you down
And you can't do nothing but fall
This is for y'all

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

See, we be going through some things
Police hit the block and make it hard for us to hang
My girl bitch 'cuz all I ever do is swing and bang
Pourin' up I swear my liver never be the same
A pint of Hen'll get me in, help to ease the pain
World fucked up and I can't seem to leave the game
So I continue bending corners, bitches switching lanes
Ain't trippin' on the sun, sometimes I'd rather feel the rain
Get high to maintain, don't let me down

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

I made some things that I regret, but that's just how it be
I lost some friends, fucked up some money, but stayed on my feet
I did all I could in my city so I have to bounce
I signed my deal and got more haters than I care to count
But I can't fault them for their feelings 'cuz I know the score
It's hard to celebrate for others when you're dying poor
So I keep rolling low-key, DOLO, trying not to stunt
I crank my system 'til it's clipping then I let it thump
Put all my problems in my cup while I grip the wheel
There's too much money to be had, I ain't sitting still
A country boy trying to make these petty ends meet
I learned my lesson, can't trust these niggas 'cuz they envy
Can't stop no show, I'm about this dough, and that's all I can say
Thank god for everything, I coulda died like yesterday
Make room for me in case my plane just ain't meant to fly
I hope you feel if I fall from the sky, hollering out don't let me die

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




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

Overall Meaning

In "Don't Let Me Down," Big K.R.I.T. details the struggles he faces as a black man trying to survive in the world. He addresses the pain and trauma of police brutality and oppression, the loss of friends, and the pressure to succeed. The song expresses his frustration with the world and his desire to escape it, even if it means getting high.


The opening lines "See, they wonder why we ride high / Why we get high / Shit, it's just to get by" are a response to those who criticize drug use in the black community without understanding the underlying reasons for it. For many, drugs are a coping mechanism for dealing with the pain and trauma of living in a society that constantly devalues and dehumanizes them.


Throughout the song, K.R.I.T. is pleading with someone - perhaps a higher power or a friend - to not let him down. He's asking for support and protection in a world that is constantly trying to break him down. The repeated refrain of "Don't let me down" is a cry for help and a reminder that he can't do it alone.


Overall, "Don't Let Me Down" is a deeply personal and powerful song that showcases Big K.R.I.T.'s ability to blend personal experiences with social commentary. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by many people of color in America, and the need for support and solidarity in the face of oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

See, they wonder why we ride high
People question why we use drugs to cope


Why we get high
We use drugs to numb the pain


Shit, it's just to get by
It's a means of survival


See, some days, sometimes, the world lets you down
There are days when everything goes wrong


And you can't do nothing but fall
And you feel helpless and hopeless


This is for y'all
This song is for those who understand this struggle


I made some things that I regret, but that's just how it be
I've made mistakes, but that's life


I lost some friends, fucked up some money, but stayed on my feet
I've faced setbacks, but I've persevered


I signed my deal and got more haters than I care to count
Success comes with envy and criticism


But I can't fault them for their feelings 'cuz I know the score
I understand why some people may not be happy for me


It's hard to celebrate for others when you're dying poor
It's difficult to be genuinely happy for others when you're struggling


A country boy trying to make these petty ends meet
I come from humble beginnings and I'm trying to make ends meet


I learned my lesson, can't trust these niggas 'cuz they envy
I've learned not to trust people who are jealous of my success


Can't stop no show, I'm about this dough, and that's all I can say
I won't let anyone stop me from making money


Thank god for everything, I coulda died like yesterday
I'm grateful for my life and everything I have


Make room for me in case my plane just ain't meant to fly
Prepare for the worst-case scenario


I hope you feel if I fall from the sky, hollering out don't let me die
If something bad happens to me, I hope you will remember me and not let me be forgotten


Don't let me down
Please don't disappoint me


Don't let me down
I'm relying on you


Don't let me down
I need your support


Don't let me down
Don't let me fail


Don't let me down
Please don't abandon me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: G Dorsey, Andrew Harris, GLADYS HARRIS, R Scott

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