Starting out as a hip-hop producer at the age of 13, Dapperton made the switch to his current sound after a serious hospitalisation and the failure of his laptop.
Pairing infectious, nostalgia-laden tunes with high-concept filmclips, lauded for their high-concept cinematic execution, has proven to be a recipe for success. Blowing up through 2017, with two EPs dropped, and fans and the press alike taking notice, Dapperton's future looks bright.
Don't Let Me Down
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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Don't let me down again
I'm just gonna burn out
And fall out of my head
I let myself slip away
I've fallen to your arms again
Wrapped in your warm embraceStay this way for me
Kinda funny how you thought I'd wait
Even tell me that I've changed
I don't wanna make it worse
There's nothin' I can say
If you took a walk in my shoes
You'd know why I don't wanna be with you
And now you're askin' if I'll take you back
But, boy, I'm sorry, but I can't do that
Don't let me down, down
Don't let me down again
I'm just gonna burn out
And fall out of my head
D-d-d-don't let me down, down
Don't let me down again
I'm just gonna burn out
And fall out of my head
I let myself ride the wave
I've fallen to my childish ways
And put our lives on display
For everyone to judge
I can't believe I drove our time away
At the speed of an ultraviolet ray
You know I'll never budge
If you took a walk in my shoes (if you took a walk in my)
You'd know why I don't wanna be with you (I don't wanna be with you)
And now you're askin' if I'll take you back (you're askin' if I'll take you)
But, boy, I'm sorry, but I can't do that
Don't let me down, down
Don't let me down again
I'm just gonna burn out
And fall out of my head
D-d-d-don't let me down, down
Don't let me down again
I'm just gonna burn out
And fall out of my head
In Gus Dapperton's song "Don't Let Me Down," the lyrics convey a sense of frustration, vulnerability, and the desire for independence within a relationship. The repeated plea of "Don't let me down, down" reflects the singer's fear of being disappointed or let down once again. They express their exhaustion and feeling of losing themselves, as though they are on the verge of mental or emotional collapse.
The first verse suggests that the singer has allowed themselves to become entangled with their partner once more, seeking solace in their warm embrace. However, they find it ironic that their partner believed they would wait and that they have the power to change things. The singer acknowledges that they don't want to make the situation worse but feels limited in what they can say to improve it.
The second verse delves into the consequences of their actions. The singer admits to indulging in their own immaturity and putting their relationship on public display for judgment. They regret driving away the time they shared at an alarming speed, comparing it to the velocity of an ultraviolet ray. Despite trying to wake up and take control of the situation, the singer feels stuck and unable to make any advances.
Overall, the song captures the conflicting emotions of the singer, torn between their longing for independence and their love for their partner. They acknowledge their limitations and express a plea for understanding and change, but ultimately admit that they cannot continue in the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let me down, down
Please don't disappoint me or betray my trust
Don't let me down again
Please don't repeat the past mistakes that caused me pain
I'm just gonna burn out
I'm slowly losing my energy and motivation
And fall out of my head
I will become detached from reality and lose my focus
I let myself slip away
I allowed myself to distance myself and become distant
I've fallen to your arms again
I have once again sought comfort and closeness with you
Wrapped in your warm embrace
Enveloped in the comforting and affectionate embrace you provide
Stay this way for me
Continue to provide me with the warmth and support I need
Kinda funny how you thought I'd wait
It's amusing that you believed I would patiently wait for you
Even tell me that I've changed
You even claim that I have become different
I don't wanna make it worse
I don't want to aggravate the situation or make things more difficult
There's nothin' I can say
I am at a loss for words or explanations
If you took a walk in my shoes
If you experienced what I've been through
You'd know why I don't wanna be with you
You would understand the reasons why I don't want to be in a relationship with you
And now you're askin' if I'll take you back
And now you're requesting to be reconciled
But, boy, I'm sorry, but I can't do that
But, unfortunately, I cannot grant your request
I let myself ride the wave
I allowed myself to go along with the flow
I've fallen to my childish ways
I have regressed and acted immaturely
And put our lives on display
And exposed our lives for everyone to see and criticize
For everyone to judge
Allowing others to form opinions and pass judgments
I can't believe I drove our time away
I can't believe I caused our relationship to deteriorate
At the speed of an ultraviolet ray
At an incredibly fast pace, almost too quickly to comprehend
Though I try my hand at wakin' up
Although I attempt to awaken and change
You know I'll never budge
You know I won't move or change my stance
D-d-d-don't let me down, down
Please don't disappoint me or let me down
Don't let me down again
Please don't repeat the actions that caused me pain in the past
I'm just gonna burn out
I will slowly lose my energy and motivation
And fall out of my head
I will become detached from reality and lose my focus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Patrick Rice, Stella Bennett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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“Don’t Let Me Down” Lyrics
(Chorus: Both)
Don’t let me down, down
Don’t let me down again
I’m just gonna burn up
And fall out of my head
(Verse 1: BENEE)
I let myself slip away
I’ll fall into your arms again
Wrapped in your warm embrace
Stay this way for me
Kind of funny how you thought I’d wait
Even told me that “I’ve changed”
I don’t want to make it worse
There’s nothing I can say
(Pre-chorus: BENEE)
If you took a walk in my shoes
You’d know why I don’t wanna be with you
And now you’re asking if I’ll take you back
But boy I’m sorry but I can’t do that
(Chorus: BENEE)
Don’t let me down, down
Don’t let me down again
I’m just gonna burn up
And fall out of my head
(Chorus: Both)
D-d-d-don’t let me down, down
Don’t let me down again
I’m just gonna burn up
And fall out of my head
(Verse 2: Gus)
I let myself ride the wave
I’ve fallen to my childish ways
And put our lives on display
For everyone to judge
I can’t believe I drove our time away
At the speed of an ultraviolet ray
Though I try my hand at waking up
You know I’ll never budge
(Pre-chorus: Both)
If you took a walk in my shoes
(Gus: If you took a walk in your…)
You’d know why I don’t wanna be with you
(Gus: I don’t wanna be with you…)
And now you’re asking if I’ll take you back
(Gus: You’re asking if I’ll take you…)
But boy I’m sorry but I can’t do that
(BENEE)
Don’t let me down, down
Don’t let me down again
I’m just gonna burn up
And fall out of my head
(Both)
D-d-d-don’t let me down, down
Don’t let me down again
I’m just gonna burn up
And fall out of my head
@gusdapperton5077
tickets on sale NOW for the HENGE tour coming this fall ! i cant wait yall see you soon [o]
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@aronlintonphillips4012
You forgot New Zealand, Whangarei in the tour list ;)
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@vivalafrance9547
SoAddicted to this tune!❤❤❤❤
@titus6265
P0-😊u.
@brianallison9437
Jesus this is beautiful
@mojobandito1979
3 years later, another stunning collab between these two. great job you two!
@SrikanthPRABHA7
Except that I don’t want another pandemic … their previous one helped me get through pandemic related isolation
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