Born Grace Martine Tandon -- "daya" is the Hindi word for "grace" in a nod to her Indian grandfather -- and raised in the Pittsburgh suburb of Mount Lebanon, she began taking piano lessons at the age of three, and moved on to voice lessons at the age of ten. Songwriting came later, and in 2014 she signed with the Z-Entertainment label based on her demos. A year later, her single "Hide Away" took off thanks to early online support, becoming a hit across the globe and receiving multi-platinum certification. In 2015, Daya issued her debut self-titled EP on Artbeatz. Both "Hide Away" and the follow-up, double-platinum single "Sit Still, Look Pretty" rose to the Top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100, with a number 14 debut on the Heatseekers chart. She later contributed vocals to the Chainsmokers' enduring 2016 smash "Don't Let Me Down" (which went on to win the Grammy for Best Dance Recording). Daya's debut, Sit Still, Look Pretty, was released later that year. The album peaked in the Top 40 in the U.S. and Canada, and was eventually certified gold in the U.S. and silver in the U.K.
In 2017, she appeared on the Gryffin and Illenium track "Feel Good," later releasing her own singles "Safe" and "New," the latter of which became a modest hit in the U.S. and Australia. This marked the start of a multi-year period of standalone single, collaboration, and EP releases. Of the dozen or so fresh tracks that she would release at the turn of the decade, 2019's electronic-dance bop "Insomnia," "Wanted" with NOTD, and "Keeping It in the Dark" from the 13 Reasons Why soundtrack made dents on international charts and streaming services. In 2021, she issued her second EP, The Difference, which included the electro-pop banger "First Time" and the Charlie Puth-assisted hit "Bad Girl." Also that year, she delivered the non-album single, "What If I Told You," and "Evil" from the Blade Runner: Black Lotus anime soundtrack. Another single, the sultry and dance-oriented "Love You When You're Gone," arrived in June 2022 as the first track off her third EP, In Between Dreams. In 2023, Daya revealed that she had become a fully independent artist, gaining control over her sound and image. That year, she began a steady rollout of singles, dropping one every few weeks, starting with June's trip-hop-leaning "Juliene." ~ Neil Z. Yeung
Don't Let Me Down
Daya Lyrics
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Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name, but you're not around
I say your name, but you're not around
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Running out of time
I really thought you were on my side
But now there's nobody by my side
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Don't let me down, oh no
Say don't let me down
Don't let me down, no
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
The lyrics to The Chainsmokers and Daya's song "Don't Let Me Down" capture the feeling of being stranded and losing hope, yet still clinging on to a ray of hope. The opening lines "Crashing, hit a wall / Right now I need a miracle / Hurry up now, I need a miracle" illustrate the helplessness that the singer feels, as he's hit a metaphorical wall and needs a miracle to get himself out of the situation. He's stranded and alone, calling out the name of someone who may have been his support system earlier, but is now missing. The chorus, "I need you, I need you, I need you right now" expresses the urgency with which the singer needs someone to pull him out of the hole he's currently in.
The theme of the song centers around finding support during tough times but also draws attention to the fickle nature of relationships. The singer speaks of time running out and feeling like he's losing his mind, which hints at the emotional turmoil he's going through. The repeated appeal to not let him down seems to reflect a fear of abandonment or even betrayal. Overall, the song speaks to the longing for reliable support during dark times, and the pain of feeling like that support is suddenly missing.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashing, hit a wall
I feel like everything is falling apart and I don't know where to turn
Right now I need a miracle
I'm in a desperate situation and I can't fix it on my own
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
I'm running out of time and I need help immediately
Stranded, reaching out
I feel like I'm stuck and I can't move forward without someone's assistance
I call your name, but you're not around
I feel like the person who could help me isn't available to me
I say your name, but you're not around
I'm desperately hoping that the person who can help me will hear my plea
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
I can't do this on my own and I'm pleading for immediate assistance
Yeah, I need you right now
I can't stress enough how urgently I need help
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
My future is in your hands and I'm begging you not to disappoint me
I think I'm losing my mind now
The stress and anxiety of this situation is affecting my mental health
It's in my head, darling, I hope
My thoughts and fears are consuming me and I'm hoping for reassurance
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
I'm counting on you to come through for me when it matters the most
Running out of time
The situation is becoming more urgent and I need help immediately
I really thought you were on my side
I had faith that you would be there for me, but now I'm not so sure
But now there's nobody by my side
I feel very alone and abandoned in this situation
Don't let me down, down, down
I'm hoping and praying that you won't let me down
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
My mental state is becoming increasingly unstable and I'm struggling to cope
Yeah, don't let me down
I'm reiterating my plea for help and support
Don't let me down, oh no
I'm terrified of the consequences if you can't come through for me
Say don't let me down
I'm emphasizing the importance and urgency of my request
Don't let me down, no
I'm pleading with you not to abandon me in my time of need
Don't let me down
This is my most desperate plea for help, I need you to come through and not let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
I'm hoping and praying that you understand the gravity of this situation and won't let me down
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Andrew Taggart, Scott Harris, Emily Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Chloe-mv3vu
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Crashing, hit a wall
Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name, but you're not around
I say your name, but you're not around
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down
Running out of time
I really thought you were on my side
But now there's nobody by my side
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Don't let me down, oh, no
Said don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
@shahalam-tc6ns
When your phone is at 1% and you can’t find your charger
@leavemealone606
XS true
@stev8988
Get premium then.
@leavemealone606
@@stev8988 ?? What does Premium have to do with anything
@DavidBanksBayley
Shah alam I Love this song its wonderful😀😀😀😁😁😁
@cheryl_haven910
shah alam CHARGER! Don’t let me down ;(
CHARGER
Why won’t my charger respond to me ;(
@MaxOazoMusic
Who else just randomly remembered this song 😊
@siddharthyadav7043
Yeah
@hariharavlogsandkitchen8552
u commented this comment in so many songs.i mean same comment u commented in last 18 hours for so many songs.
@PalmBeachYT
YEP lol