Let You Down
Julie Arsenault Lyrics
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I don't want to let you down
So you stay on your side of town
And I’ll stay far away for now
Eyes are glaring at the ground
And I can barely make a sound
It’s not that I don’t know how,
Second guessing every word
This whole thing feels so absurd
I pretend I’m self-assured so we don't have any doubts
I don’t want to let him down, I don’t want to let you down
You’re the best I’ve ever found
Words I’ll never say out loud
So I just keep ‘em in my mouth
‘Cause I don’t want to let you down
The song "Let You Down" by Julie Arsenault is a melancholic track from the perspective of the singer who is afraid of disappointing the person they are talking to. The repetition of the line "I don't want to let you down" is indicative of their fear and is used to underscore the key theme of the track. The singer seems to have some history with the person they are talking to as evidenced by the line "you're the best I've ever found" suggesting that they may have had a romantic relationship in the past.
The singer's inability to communicate effectively is clear from the lines "Eyes are glaring at the ground / And I can barely make a sound" as they struggle to express themselves in the presence of the person they are talking to. This shyness is further reinforced by the line "It's not that I don't know how, / I just can't when you're around".
The use of the first-person point of view allows the listener to empathize with the singer, and the haunting melody provides a sense of sorrow and regret. Overall, "Let You Down" is a poignant track that reflects the struggle many people face when trying to overcome their fears and communicate effectively with the people they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to let you down
I am afraid that I will disappoint you
I don't want to let you down
I am scared that I won't live up to your expectations
So you stay on your side of town
I am trying to avoid any potential confrontation or letdowns by keeping my distance from you
And I’ll stay far away for now
For the time being, it's best if I don't interact with you to avoid any unnecessary stress
Eyes are glaring at the ground
I am avoiding eye contact because I am nervous
And I can barely make a sound
I am struggling to speak because I am so anxious
It’s not that I don’t know how,
I am capable of communicating, it's just difficult in this situation
I just can’t when you’re around
I am too overwhelmed when in your presence to speak my mind clearly
Second guessing every word
I am doubting myself and everything I say
This whole thing feels so absurd
The situation feels ridiculous and confusing
I pretend I’m self-assured so we don't have any doubts
I am trying to act confident so that you won't suspect my inner turmoil
I don’t want to let him down, I don’t want to let you down
I am worried about disappointing both you and another person
You’re the best I’ve ever found
I hold you in high regard and value your presence in my life
Words I’ll never say out loud
There are things that I feel for you that I cannot express verbally
So I just keep ‘em in my mouth
I am choosing to suppress my feelings to avoid any potential complications
‘Cause I don’t want to let you down
My fear of disappointing you is causing me to hold back my true feelings and thoughts
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Written by: Julie Arsenault
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