Let Down
Boxkar Lyrics
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Nothing new
Other things were meant for you but it's nothing new,
Nothing new
PRE-You feel like the world is coming down
And everything is falling, falling to the ground
Oh, you're feeling like a let down baby
Right now come down
Stop and thing what they meant to you
Will they ever remember you
Take a shot at something new which is nothing new
Nothing new
Pre-- And you feel like it's all gone
Everything around you has gone wrong
Break my heart but don't bring me down
Break my heart but don't let me down
The lyrics of the song Let Down by Boxkar describes a feeling of being disappointed and feeling like a failure. The beginning of the song paints a picture of the person under a dim light, suggesting he or she is alone and a little lost. The repetition of "nothing new" could indicate this isn't the first time the person feels let down, suggesting they're stuck in a perpetual cycle of disappointment.
The lyrics then shift, detailing the feeling of despair that comes with the let-down. The world is coming down, everything is falling to the ground, and the person feels like a let-down, like they have let others down with their failures. The phrase "Right now come down" could be interpreted as a plea to come back down from the clouds of big dreams and goals and deal with the realities of the world.
The song then shifts again, bringing the focus back to taking action and trying to move forward. The lyrics suggest reflecting upon what is important and considering making a change to something new, while acknowledging this change might feel like nothing new. The last line of the song, "Break my heart but don't let me down," implies the fear of not being able to handle future disappointments.
Line by Line Meaning
Dim light is shining down on you, it's nothing new, Nothing new
You've been stuck in this same place for a while, feeling stagnant and unfulfilled, and this dim light shining on you isn't bringing anything new or exciting into your life.
Other things were meant for you but it's nothing new, Nothing new
You know that there are other things out there that you were meant to do or experience, but it's not a new feeling - you've been aware of this for a while.
Oh, you're feeling like a let down
You're feeling disappointed in yourself, like you haven't lived up to your own expectations or the expectations of others.
Oh, you're feeling like a let down baby
This feeling of disappointment and not measuring up is really weighing on you and making you feel like you're not good enough.
Stop and thing what they meant to you
Take a moment to reflect on the people and things in your life and how they've impacted you - it might bring some clarity or direction to your path forward.
Will they ever remember you
You're worried about being forgotten or not leaving a lasting impact on the people or world around you.
Take a shot at something new which is nothing new, Nothing new
Even though trying new things might feel daunting or scary, it's not a new concept - you've probably faced this fear before and come out on the other side.
And you feel like it's all gone
You're at a low point where everything feels like it's going wrong and you can't seem to catch a break.
Everything around you has gone wrong
It seems like every aspect of your life is in a state of chaos and disorder, making it hard to find any kind of stability or peace.
Break my heart but don't bring me down
You can handle heartbreak or disappointment, but you don't want it to derail you or make you feel defeated.
Break my heart but don't let me down
You're acknowledging that things might not always go the way you want them to, but you still want to maintain a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.