Don't Let Me Down
I Am Sam [Original Soundtrack] Lyrics


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

Nobody ever loved me like she does
Ooh, she does, yes, she does
And if somebody loved me like she do
Ooh, she do, yes, she does

Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
And don't let me down

I'm in love for the first time
Don't you know it's gonna last
It's a love that lasts forever
It's a love that has no past

Don't let me down
Don't let me down
And don't let me down
And don't let me down

And from the first time that she really done me
Ooh, she done me, she done me good
I guess nobody ever really done me
Ooh, she done me, she done me good

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




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

Overall Meaning

The song 'Don't Let Me Down' is a classic love song about a person's plea to their significant other to not let them down. The repetition of the phrase 'Don't let me down' throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this request. The lyrics indicate that nobody has ever loved the singer the same way as their significant other and that they are experiencing love for the first time. The song shows that this love is not only strong but it is believed to last forever. The portrayal of love as timeless and everlasting is a common theme in many love songs.


The song also hints at the pain of past experiences in relationships. The lyrics 'It's a love that has no past' could be interpreted as the singer disregarding their past failed relationships or choosing to forget about them in pursuit of a new love. The lines “And from the first time that she really done me, Ooh, she done me, she done me good, I guess nobody ever really done me” could indicate that the singer has never felt the love they currently have. They are trying to express that their partner has treated them in ways that they have never experienced, which could be seen as a good thing.


Overall, the song is a beautiful and emotional tribute to true love and the desire to maintain it. The repetition of the lyrics and the melodic tone makes the song memorable and captivating, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't let me down
The singer is pleading with someone not to disappoint them.


Nobody ever loved me like she does Ooh, she does, yes, she does And if somebody loved me like she do Ooh, she do, yes, she does
The singer acknowledges that they have never been loved in the way that 'she' loves them, and questions if they will ever find love like that again.


I'm in love for the first time Don't you know it's gonna last It's a love that lasts forever It's a love that has no past
The singer is experiencing love for the first time and believes that it will last forever, unencumbered by past experiences.


And from the first time that she really done me Ooh, she done me, she done me good I guess nobody ever really done me Ooh, she done me, she done me good
The artist acknowledges that 'she' has treated them well and better than anyone before, reflecting on the depth of their feelings for her.




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