Don't Let Me Down
J.Lennon & P.Mc Cartney Lyrics
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Who wanted something more than make-up and dresses
She wouldn't care about hair styles, nail files
It just might take a while
But I've got all the time to wait
I'm not afraid of being alone for awhile
'Cause I don't need no alibis, pretty lies
I want you, believe me
I need you, deceive me
I'm fading, don't leave me
I'm begging, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Then I saw you in the street
And I just knew I had to make your acquaintance
Something like an old friend, start to end
I could feel my heart start to mend
Last night I dreamt that I had drowned
Beneath the water on the floor of the ocean
As I lay among the shells and sand
Your hand pulled me up to dry land
I want you, believe me
I need you, deceive me
I'm fading, don't leave me
I'm begging, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down
It?s almost funny when you're all alone for too long
You start to feeling that there's something that you've done wrong
When you find the one in all the worlds corrected
You never plan it out it?s when you least expect it
Now you're protected, even respected
I want you, believe me
I need you, deceive me
I'm fading, don't leave me
I'm begging, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down
The song "Don't Let me Down" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney is about a man's search for a genuine, down-to-earth woman. He expresses his desire for someone who isn't concerned about superficial things like hair styles or nail files. He wants someone who wants something more than just makeup and dresses. He's willing to take his time to find the right woman and isn't afraid of being alone for a while. He doesn't want pretty lies or alibis, and he's not willing to compromise. He wants someone who is genuine and honest.
In the second verse, the man sees the woman he has been searching for in the street and knows he has to meet her. He describes the feeling as something like meeting an old friend. He feels his heart starting to mend as he spends time with her. In the bridge, the man reflects on his time alone and how he's been feeling like he's done something wrong. He finally feels protected and respected with the woman he's found.
Overall, "Don't Let Me Down" is a song about finding someone who is genuine and real, and how important it is to not let that person go. It's about being willing to wait for the right person and not settling for less.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I've been looking for a girl
I have been searching for a special woman
Who wanted something more than make-up and dresses
Someone who is not materialistic and values things beyond outward appearance
She wouldn't care about hair styles, nail files
She is not concerned about superficial things like grooming products
It just might take a while
This may take some time to find
But I've got all the time to wait
I am willing to be patient
I'm not afraid of being alone for awhile
I am comfortable with being alone
'Cause I don't need no alibis, pretty lies
I don't need excuses or flattery
I have no need for compromise
I don't want to settle for less than what I want
I want you, believe me
I have a desire for you
I need you, deceive me
I am vulnerable and want you to lie to make me feel better
I'm fading, don't leave me
I feel like I'm losing myself and need you to stay with me
I'm begging, don't let me down
I am pleading with you, don't disappoint me
Don't let me down, don't let me down
Repeating my plea to not let me down
Then I saw you in the street
I finally found you
And I just knew I had to make your acquaintance
I sensed an immediate connection and knew that I needed to meet you
Something like an old friend, start to end
I felt like I had known you forever
I could feel my heart start to mend
I was filled with warmth and healing as I got to know you
Last night I dreamt that I had drowned
I had a nightmare about dying
Beneath the water on the floor of the ocean
I was underwater and unable to breathe
As I lay among the shells and sand
I found myself surrounded by ocean debris
Your hand pulled me up to dry land
You saved me from drowning
It?s almost funny when you're all alone for too long
It's strange how being alone can make you feel
You start to feeling that there's something that you've done wrong
You start to question yourself and feel guilty for being alone
When you find the one in all the worlds corrected
When you find the right person, everything in your world is made right
You never plan it out it?s when you least expect it
Finding love is often unexpected and not something that can be planned
Now you're protected, even respected
With the right person by your side, you feel safe and valued
Don't let me down
Repeating the plea to not let me down
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ADRIAN JAMES CROCE, STEVEN POLTZ
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@jihadmakhoul6328
That's not just a live performance ....its a piece of history
@kk-om5zm
Yeah!!
@AthosRac
This is studio.
@jasveerkhinda8816
@@AthosRac Do you are have stupid?
@phrahm
@@heildir2912 it's from a meme lol
@slimva6547
Certainly not live. Still historic though. Live performances were a lot poorer quality audio back then, not that they couldn't pull it off though
@michaelgarces6544
Resident: “who’s on the roof?”
Stranger: “The Beatles”
Resident: “oh”
@aaaaaiatoyomartelaaaa7602
Is this supposed to be a meme? It has given me an aneurysm
@sshadetree
@@aaaaaiatoyomartelaaaa7602 i think your name gave me one too
@disgustingdimitri7257
The Stranger deserves a S L A P.