Don't Let Me Down
Skin (Deborah Anne Dyer) Lyrics

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You always say
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
The way this feels
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

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song "Don't Let Me Down" paints a portrait of a relationship where one person is asking for more than just physical intimacy from their partner. The singer is expressing a desire for emotional connection and depth beyond what they feel is being provided. They ask if it's really such a bad thing to want more than just a physical connection. The chorus echoes this sentiment, with the singer pleading for their partner not to let them down. There's a sense that the relationship is fragile and that the singer is afraid of being hurt. The second verse acknowledges that there are two sides to every relationship, and that the singer also wants to be mindful of their partner's needs and choices. Despite all of this, there's still a sense of hurt and confusion in the air. The final line, "Why have we broken now," signifies a sense of disappointment and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

You always say
You frequently mention

I want too much
I desire more than what you're comfortable with

Is it such a crime
Is it a sin or offense

To want more than just lust
To desire a deeper connection beyond physical intimacy

Oh baby
Oh, my dear/sweetheart/honey

Why have you frozen now
Why have you become emotionally and/or physically distant now

I can't conceive
I can't understand or comprehend

The way this feels
The emotions and sensations that arise from this situation

You've grown so old
You've become so jaded and weary

Like you're counting the tears
As if you're meticulously keeping track of every tear shed

And you say it doesn't matter
You claim that it's not important