Despite his vocal range (paired with a sense of dynamics), and a charismatic stage presence, Byron was dismissed from Uriah Heep in 1976, at the demand of keyboardist Ken Hensley (the band's primary songwriter), who gave the ultimatum "it's him or me" to band manager Gerry Bron, citing Byron's increasingly erratic behaviour due to alcohol abuse. He unsuccessfully attempted to revive his career with Rough Diamond (a band also featuring former members of Humble Pie and Wings), a second solo album, and The Byron Band. Mick Box and Trevor Bolder of Uriah Heep invited Byron to re-join the band in 1980, but Byron refused. He died of alcohol related complications in 1985. The coroner's report cited epilepsy and fatty liver.
Don't Let Me Down
David Byron Lyrics
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A little lady with her feet on the ground
'Cause in a world of ever-changing times
You need someone to pull you through when nothing rhymes
'Cause it's a hard fightin'
Sometimes frightenin' world we're in
So every now and then
Somebody that you can believe in
So don't let me down
Now that I've found that I love you, love you
Don't let me down
I wouldn't put no-one above you
I've been waiting for a long, long time
To overcome the past and lay it on the line
So don't let me down this time around
I've been crazy to think that we couldn't go wrong
We'll have to see if we can both get along
The only thing to do is really try
And make the future bright for you and I
'Cause it's a hard fightin'
Sometimes frightenin' world we're in
But I believe in you
And know we'll make it through
'Cause I know that we're right for each other
So don't let me down
Now that I've found that I love you, love you
Don't let me down
I wouldn't put no-one above you
I've been waiting for a long, long time
To overcome the past and lay it on the line
So don't let me down this time around
Don't let me down
I say, don't let me down
Now that I've found that I love you, love you
Don't let me down
I wouldn't put no-one above you, above you
Don't let me down
Now that I've found that I love you, love you
Don't let me down
I wouldn't put no-one above you
The song "Don't Let Me Down" by David Byron is a plea from the singer to his lover not to let him down now that he has found someone to love. He sings about the importance of having someone to believe in and rely on in the ever-changing world we live in. He acknowledges that it is a hard and sometimes frightening world, but he believes that they will make it through together. He talks about overcoming the past and laying it all on the line for each other.
The lyrics also mention the idea of trying and making the future bright for both of them. The singer recognizes that there may be challenges and times when they will have to work to get along, but he is committed to trying, knowing that they are right for each other. The repetition of the phrase "don't let me down" throughout the song reinforces the message of the importance of trust, reliability, and support in a relationship.
Overall, the lyrics offer a message of hope and optimism, encouraging listeners to believe in the power of love and the importance of having someone to lean on in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been lookin' around and I think that I've found
After searching for a while, I feel like I have found someone special
A little lady with her feet on the ground
This person is grounded and levelheaded
'Cause in a world of ever-changing times
Times are constantly changing and unpredictable
You need someone to pull you through when nothing rhymes
Having someone to rely on during tough times is important
So every now and then
Occasionally
A love becomes a friend
A romantic partner can also be a close friend
Somebody that you can believe in
It is important to have trust and faith in your partner
I've been crazy to think that we couldn't go wrong
It may be unrealistic to think that the relationship will never face challenges
We'll have to see if we can both get along
We need to work on our relationship and see if we can make it work
The only thing to do is really try
The only option is to put in effort and work towards a healthy relationship
And make the future bright for you and I
Together we can create a positive future for ourselves
But I believe in you
I trust and have faith in you
And know we'll make it through
I am confident that we can overcome any obstacles
'Cause I know that we're right for each other
I believe that we are well-suited for each other
So don't let me down
Please do not disappoint me
Now that I've found that I love you, love you
I have realized that I truly love you
I wouldn't put no-one above you
No one is more important to me than you are
I've been waiting for a long, long time
I have been patiently waiting for a while
To overcome the past and lay it on the line
To move past previous struggles and be honest about our feelings
So don't let me down this time around
Please do not let me down now, after we have invested time in our relationship
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