Don't let me down
The Beatles feat. Billy Preston Lyrics
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Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Nobody ever loved me like she does
Ooh, she does, yeah, she does
And if somebody loved me like she do me
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
I'm in love for the first time
Don't you know it's gonna last
It's a love that lasts forever
It's a love that has no past
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
And from the first time that she really done me
Ooh, she done me, she done me good
I guess nobody ever really done me
Ooh, she done me, she done me good
Don't let me down, hey
Don't let me down
Yee-hee (don't let me down)
Don't let me down
Yee-hee (yeah, ow)
(Ow, don't let me down)
(Ow, don't let me down, baby)
(Don't let me down)
(Can you dig it? Yeah)
(Don't let me down)
The lyrics of The Beatles' song "Don't Let Me Down" express the fear of losing someone's love when it is essential to one's happiness. The repeated phrase "don't let me down" is an appeal for the person not to hurt or disappoint the singer. The song's verses describe a love that is unlike any other and is expected to be eternal. The lines, "nobody ever loved me like she does" and "if somebody loved me like she do me," suggest that this love is rare and valuable, and the singer understands that he may never find it again. The chorus, "don't let me down," amplifies the importance of maintaining the love they have.
The song's bridge underlines the strength of the singer's emotions. He states that he is in love for the first time and, "don't you know it's gonna last." He goes on to describe the love as one that "has no past" and is "forever." The second half of the song repeats phrases from the first half, emphasizing the singer's desperation not to lose this rare love.
The song's lyrics speak to the universality of the fear of losing someone that we love. The pleading, repeated verse, and bridge, paired with the driving rock instrumentation of the song, make "Don't Let Me Down" a standout track, even on a record as iconic as The Beatles' "Let It Be."
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let me down
The singer is urgently pleading with someone not to disappoint them.
Nobody ever loved me like she does
The singer is infatuated with someone, and feels that their love is unlike any other they've experienced before.
Ooh, she does, yeah, she does
The singer is emphasizing the depth and power of the love they feel, and how it sets this person apart from others.
And if somebody loved me like she do me
The artist is contemplating how fortunate they are to have found such a great love, and how rare it is to find such a connection with someone.
Ooh, she do me, yes, she does
The artist is again emphasizing how uniquely powerful this love is, and how much it means to them.
I'm in love for the first time
The singer is declaring that they have truly fallen in love for the first time in their life.
Don't you know it's gonna last
The singer is confident that their love will endure, and is hoping for reassurance from the listener.
It's a love that lasts forever
The artist is again emphasizing the strength and longevity of their love, and how deeply they believe in it.
It's a love that has no past
The artist is declaring that their love is so powerful that it renders all their previous relationships irrelevant.
And from the first time that she really done me
The artist is reminiscing about the very beginning of their relationship, and how strongly they felt for this person right from the start.
Ooh, she done me, she done me good
The singer is again emphasizing how positive and transformative this relationship has been for them, and how much they appreciate the other person.
Don't let me down, hey
The artist is repeating their initial plea for the other person not to let them down or disappoint them.
Yee-hee (don't let me down)
The singer is adding some playful emphasis to their plea for the other person to come through for them.
Yee-hee (yeah, ow)
The singer is expressing and building on their excitement and joy around this relationship.
(Ow, don't let me down)
The singer is once again pleading with the other person not to let them down, and adding some emotional weight to the request.
(Ow, don't let me down, baby)
The artist is adding a personal touch to the request, and emphasizing their closeness and intimacy with the other person.
(Don't let me down)
The artist is repeating the central message of the song one last time, to drive home their point and deepen the emotional impact of the request.
(Can you dig it? Yeah)
The singer is emphasizing the coolness and grooviness of their love, and asking the listener if they can understand and appreciate its depth and power.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@lalareal180
For all of you idiots glorifying Billy Preston.........
While on probation for a drunk driving conviction in August 1991 Preston was arrested for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old Mexican boy, after picking him up at a gathering point for day laborers. The boy told authorities that Preston took him to his Malibu home, smoked cocaine, showed him pornographic pictures and tried to assault him before he escaped. Preston was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon involving a man he picked up to do work at his home, the day before his arrest in the case involving the boy.[29] After submitting to a drug test, Preston tested positive for cocaine. He was sentenced to nine months at a drug rehabilitation center and three months of house arrest.
In 1992, Preston was sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating his probation on a drunk driving conviction.
In 1997, Preston was sentenced to three years in a California prison for cocaine possession in violation of his probation. He had been placed on three years' probation earlier that year after testing positive for cocaine use; under the terms he agreed to spend 90 days in jail.
While in prison in 1998, Preston was indicted for a $1 million insurance fraud scheme after setting fire to his own house in Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against other defendants involved in the scam His plea called for five years of probation, one year in jail, and $60,000 in restitution. The probation and jail time ran concurrent with his cocaine possession conviction. At California's Avenal State Prison.
@lalareal180
For all of you idiots glorifying Billy Preston.........
While on probation for a drunk driving conviction in August 1991 Preston was arrested for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old Mexican boy, after picking him up at a gathering point for day laborers. The boy told authorities that Preston took him to his Malibu home, smoked cocaine, showed him pornographic pictures and tried to assault him before he escaped. Preston was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon involving a man he picked up to do work at his home, the day before his arrest in the case involving the boy.[29] After submitting to a drug test, Preston tested positive for cocaine. He was sentenced to nine months at a drug rehabilitation center and three months of house arrest.
In 1992, Preston was sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating his probation on a drunk driving conviction.
In 1997, Preston was sentenced to three years in a California prison for cocaine possession in violation of his probation. He had been placed on three years' probation earlier that year after testing positive for cocaine use; under the terms he agreed to spend 90 days in jail.
While in prison in 1998, Preston was indicted for a $1 million insurance fraud scheme after setting fire to his own house in Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against other defendants involved in the scam His plea called for five years of probation, one year in jail, and $60,000 in restitution. The probation and jail time ran concurrent with his cocaine possession conviction. At California's Avenal State Prison.
@Choonzord
I wish there was a 9-hour movie of every album they did.
@wolfpack9958
Without a doubt
@WorldwideWyatt
Their first album was recorded in 13 hours. So the documentary could be the whole thing lol.
@herbettigre
man, i wish that too.!
@PalomaaaaPat
Yeees pleeeaseee :')))))
I want more of thiiiis :')))
💗💗💗
@cocoaman1564
@@WorldwideWyatt on the other hand 9 hours is too short for the 700 sgt peppers hours
@treyjung4796
Love the pure joy on Billy Preston’s face playing here.
@garyermann
Thank God for Billy. What do you think the chances are we would have even gotten that album without him there?
@jamesmerritt3267
He really made the Beatles sound like a different band. George invited him to join the sessions and the others said great. Outside person helped ease the tensions they were having among-est themselves. You let's behave we have company.
@tokowpc
watching the doc seemed like when he showed up it put them all in a good mood