Don't Let Me Down
Fame On Fire Lyrics


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

R-r-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-o don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Don't Let Me Down" by Fame On Fire talk about the desperation of the lead singer who needs someone by his side to rescue him. He feels stranded and needs a miracle to get out of his situation. He calls out the name of the person who he hopes will come to his rescue, but she is nowhere to be found. He fears losing his mind and is running out of time. Despite everything, he keeps repeating the phrase "don't let me down" throughout the song as he pleads with the person to come to his aid.


The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced being stranded in a difficult situation and needs someone to come to their aid. The repetition of the phrase "don't let me down" highlights the urgency of the situation and the fear of being left alone. The lead singer's desperate plea for help conveys the message that sometimes even the strongest people need someone by their side to get through tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

Crashing, hit a wall
I feel like I'm stuck and can't move forward


Right now I need a miracle
I am in desperate need of help


Hurry up now, I need a miracle
I need this help immediately


Stranded, reaching out
I am isolated and trying to connect with someone


I call your name, but you're not around
I am trying to reach out to someone specific, but they are not available


I say your name, but you're not around
I am calling out for someone, but they are not there to answer


I need you, I need you, I need you right now
I am in urgent need of someone's assistance


Yeah, I need you right now
I need them to be available immediately


So don't let me, don't let me
Please do not disappoint me


Don't let me down
Please do not fail me


I think I'm losing my mind now
I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed


It's in my head, darling, I hope
I am worried and hoping that someone can help calm me down


That you'll be here when I need you the most
I am counting on someone being there for me when I need them the most


R-r-running out of time
I am running out of time and need help urgently


I really thought you were on my side
I had believed that someone was supporting me


But now there's nobody by my side
I feel very alone and unsupported


Don't let me down, down, down
I am reiterating my plea to not be let down


Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
I am really feeling overwhelmed and panicked


Yeah, don't let me down
Please do not disappoint me


Don't let me down, oh, no
Please do not fail me


Say don't let me down
I am emphasizing my plea to not be let down


Don't let me down, no-o don't let me down
Please do not let me down, I am begging you


Don't let me down, down, down
Once again, I am repeating my plea to not be let down




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren Schwartz, Scott Harris Friedman

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@LoneWolf-fp8cw

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 ya
I need ya
Yeah, I need you right now


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, 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 ya, I need ya, 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 ya, I need ya, 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
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@ryandapedran4436

Don’t Let Me Down

The Chainsmokers

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
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
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

Oh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah, 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 (down, down, down)
Don't let me down, down, down



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@triggermynightmare326

Mee tooo

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Mee tooo

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me too

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@Hyacinthe_

I literally discovered this band like 20 minutes ago and I'm already obsessed oml

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Same here!

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+Gee Olden and here😍😍😁

@bryanh4507

i discovered them a song ago xD

@vanessaquintero8241

sameeee

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