Don't Let Me Down
Len Arran/Skin Lyrics
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I want too much
Is it such a crime
To want more than just lust
Oh baby
Why have you frozen now
I can't conceive
You've grown so old
Like you're counting the tears
Oh, baby
Why have you frozen now
And you say it doesn't matter
We'll always be
The best of friends
Still I need you
To stay right here
So don't let me down
I've always said
I can't abuse
Your lust for life
And the choices you choose
Oh, baby
Why have we broken now
Len Arran/Skin's song, Don't Let Me Down, describes the complexities of a relationship where one person is looking for more than just physical intimacy. The opening lines of the song talk about the frustration of wanting more but being told that it's too much to ask for. However, the singer doesn't understand why it's wrong to desire something beyond just lust. The second stanza talks about how the person they are with has become distant and cold, like they are counting tears. The singer doesn't understand why this is happening and asks why they have frozen. The chorus talks about how despite everything, the singer needs this person and wants them to stay, so they shouldn't let them down.
The last stanza talks about how the singer has always been careful not to abuse the other person's lust for life and the choices they make. However, despite their efforts to maintain a healthy relationship, they feel like their bond is broken. The final plea is a request for the other person not to let them down and to continue to stay in their lives. The song is a poignant reflection of the complexities of relationships that go beyond just physical intimacy, and how difficult it can be to keep them going.
Line by Line Meaning
You always say
You often mention
I want too much
That I desire too many things
Is it such a crime
Is it really that bad
To want more than just lust
To have deeper feelings than just physical attraction
Oh, baby
Oh, my love
Why have you frozen now
Why have you stopped responding
I can't conceive
I cannot comprehend
The way this feels
How emotional this is to me
You've grown so old
You seem aged
Like you're counting the tears
As if you're keeping track of every cry
And you say it doesn't matter
And you claim it's unimportant
We'll always be
We will forever remain
The best of friends
The closest companions
Still I need you
Nonetheless I require your presence
To stay right here
To remain by my side
So don't let me down
So please don't disappoint me
I've always said
I have expressed before
I can't abuse
I cannot take advantage of
Your lust for life
Your intense excitement for existence
And the choices you choose
And the decisions you make
Oh, baby
Oh, my love
Why have we broken now
Why have we ended our relationship
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Written by: Deborah Dyer, Len Arran
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