Don't Let Me Down
Old Bear Mountain Lyrics

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Don't you bother me tomorrow
All the love I had is gone
I know remorse and I know sorrow
I've carried them both so long
I stumbled down along the railroad
A body of water to my right
And I know now that I love this place
That I knew before you passed away

And I won't let my memory fade

Just let it be

So don't let me down I believe in you
No don't let me down I believe

I tried to hide my intuitions
The subtle whisper of demise
But the phone rang, and I feared the worst
So I drove down, and I heard these words

"If you love her then let her go
No she wont feel a thing."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Old Bear Mountain's song, "Don't Let Me Down" reflect the sorrow and remorse that follows the end of a relationship. The singer expresses a sense of loss and heartbreak that has been carried for a long time. There is a feeling of resignation and acceptance that comes through in phrases like "all the love I had is gone," "I stumbled down along the railroad," and "if you love her then let her go." This is a song about moving on.

However, amidst the melancholic tone of the song, there is an appreciation for the beauty of the surroundings - "a body of water to my right" and "I love this place." The use of nature in the lyrics brings a sense of peacefulness and a realization that life goes on. The singer chooses to hold onto these memories and not let them fade, which suggests an acceptance of the past and a hope for the future.

The chorus of the song - "Don't let me down, I believe in you" - suggests a plea to someone, possibly a former lover, to not disappoint the singer's belief in them. This again reflects a sense of hope for the future and a desire to move forward without being let down.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't you bother me tomorrow
Please do not disturb me tomorrow

All the love I had is gone
I have lost all the love that I had

I know remorse and I know sorrow
I understand the feelings of regret and sadness

I've carried them both so long
I have been carrying these feelings for a long time

I stumbled down along the railroad
I tripped and fell while walking beside the railroad

A body of water to my right
I saw a body of water on my right side

And I know now that I love this place
I realized that I have affection for this place

That I knew before you passed away
I knew this before you died

And I won't let my memory fade
I will not let my memories disappear

Just let it be
Just leave it as it is

So don't let me down I believe in you
Please do not disappoint me, I have faith in you