Let Me Down
Culture Wars Lyrics


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I don’t want to wait here, no
Lie here wide awake, wide awake
And wonder where you’ve gone
And I don’t want to lie no more
Drink the night away, night away
And leave me here alone
I tried to let it go
I tried to put it in the past
But it’s never enough, never enough, never enough for you
I’m just waiting for you to let me down
So get all the way, so get all the way down
I’m just waiting for you to let me down
So get all the way, so get all the way down
I don’t want to fight no more
Voicemail right away, right away
I know how this goes
And I don’t want to hide no more
Drink the night away, night away
Better luck on your own
I tried to let it go
I tried to put it in the past
But it’s never enough, never enough, never enough for you
I’m just waiting for you to let me down
So get all the way, so get all the way down
I’m just waiting for you to let me down
So get all the way, so get all the way down
Scratches on your back
Going way back, lying that
They were coming from your pup
Scratches on your back
Going way back, lying that
Circles of your cover up
Scratches on your back
Going way back, lying that
They were coming from your pup
Scratches on your back
Going way back, lying that
Circles of your cover up
I’m just waiting for you to let me down
So get all the way, so get all the way down




I’m just waiting for you to let me down
So get all the way, so get all the way down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let Me Down" by Culture Wars depict the frustration and disappointment felt in a tumultuous relationship. The singer expresses their desire to move on and not be kept waiting, awake and wondering about the other person's whereabouts. They no longer wish to lie or drink their troubles away, realizing that it is futile and only leaves them feeling alone.


The lyrics highlight the singer's attempts to let go of the past and move forward, but it seems that their efforts are never enough for the other person. They are constantly waiting to be let down, anticipating disappointment. The lines "I’m just waiting for you to let me down, so get all the way down" suggest a resignation to the inevitable disappointment.


The second verse continues the theme of frustration and avoidance. The singer mentions a voicemail, implying that communication is strained and immediate resolution is unlikely. They express a desire to stop hiding and drinking, hoping that the other person will have better luck on their own.


The final part of the song introduces the idea of deception. The scratches on the singer's back are metaphorical, symbolizing hidden wounds and lies in the relationship. The circles of cover-up suggest a continuous cycle of lies and attempts to conceal the truth.


Overall, "Let Me Down" portrays the emotional strain and unease within a troubled relationship, with the singer expressing a weariness and hopelessness towards their partner's actions.


Line by Line Meaning

I don’t want to wait here, no
I refuse to remain in this place of uncertainty and anticipation.


Lie here wide awake, wide awake
I am restless and unable to sleep, constantly thinking about you.


And wonder where you’ve gone
I ponder and speculate about your whereabouts and why you're not here.


And I don’t want to lie no more
I no longer want to pretend or deceive myself.


Drink the night away, night away
I resort to alcohol to numb my pain and pass the time.


And leave me here alone
You leave me isolated and abandoned in my solitude.


I tried to let it go
I made an effort to release my attachment to you.


I tried to put it in the past
I attempted to move on from our past experiences.


But it’s never enough, never enough, never enough for you
However, no matter what I do, it seems that my efforts are never sufficient or satisfactory for you.


I’m just waiting for you to let me down
I am anticipating and expecting disappointment from you.


So get all the way, so get all the way down
Therefore, I suggest that you fully embrace and succumb to your disappointing nature.


I don’t want to fight no more
I have grown weary of engaging in conflicts and arguments.


Voicemail right away, right away
You quickly resort to avoiding confrontation by sending me straight to voicemail.


I know how this goes
I am familiar with the pattern and outcome of our interactions.


And I don’t want to hide no more
I no longer wish to conceal my true emotions and intentions.


Drink the night away, night away
Once again, I find solace in alcohol to alleviate my pain and pass the time.


Better luck on your own
I hope that you have better fortune and success when you rely solely on yourself.


Scratches on your back
Physical marks or evidence of intimate encounters on your body.


Going way back, lying that
These marks have existed for a long time, but you deceive by presenting alternative explanations.


They were coming from your pup
You claim that these marks are the result of interaction with your pet.


Circles of your cover up
You create a web of lies and attempts to hide the truth.


I’m just waiting for you to let me down
I am still anticipating and bracing myself for your eventual disappointment.


So get all the way, so get all the way down
Therefore, I reiterate my suggestion for you to fully embrace and succumb to your disappointing nature.


I’m just waiting for you to let me down
Once again, I am expecting and preparing for you to disappoint me.


So get all the way, so get all the way down
I emphasize my previous suggestion for you to fully embrace and succumb to your disappointing nature.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alex Dugan

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