Don't Let Me Down
The Chainsmokers (feat. Daya) Lyrics
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Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reachin' out
I call your name, but you're not around
I say your name, but you're not around
I need ya, I need ya, I need ya right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losin' my mind now
It's in my head, darlin', I hope
That you'll be here when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Runnin' out of time
I really thought you were on my side
But now there's nobody by my side
I need ya, I need ya, I need ya right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losin' my mind now
It's in my head, darlin', I hope
That you'll be here when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Ooh, I think I'm losin' my mind now, yeah
Ooh, I think I'm losin' my mind now, yeah
I need ya, I need ya, I need ya right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losin' my mind now
It's in my head, darlin', I hope
That you'll be here when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Don't let me down, oh no
So don't let me down
Don't let me down, no
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
The lyrics of "Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers are quite straightforward as they express an intense feeling of desperation and fear of losing someone. The singer has reached a point where they feel like they've hit a wall and are in desperate need of a miracle to keep going. They are stranded and reaching out for help, but the person they call out to is not around. They call out the person's name over and over again, hoping that they would be there for them when they need them the most.
The chorus repeats the phrase "don't let me down" multiple times, conveying the idea of the singer's unfathomable fear of being left behind. They are haunted by the thought of being alone and feel like they're losing their mind. They plead for the other person not to let them down and to be there when they need them the most.
The song depicts a relatable emotion that many people have experienced at some point in their lives, and it does so in a poignant and intense way. It's not difficult to imagine a situation where you might have felt like you're losing your mind, and the only hope you have left is that you can rely on someone else not to let you down.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashing, hit a wall
Something has gone terribly wrong and I've hit a roadblock.
Right now I need a miracle
I need something big to happen right away to fix my situation.
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
I need this miracle to happen quickly, time is running out.
Stranded, reaching out
I'm isolated and need help from someone else.
I call your name, but you're not around
I need assistance from a specific person, but they are not available.
I say your name, but you're not around
I keep trying to reach out to this person, but they are still not there to help me.
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
I am desperate and require this person's help immediately.
Yeah, I need you right now
I can't delay, I need help as soon as possible.
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I'm putting all my trust in you to not disappoint me.
I think I'm losing my mind now
My situation is becoming more stressful and I am struggling to cope.
It's in my head, darling, I hope
I am desperately hoping that a solution will present itself soon.
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
I'm counting on this person to be there for me during the most critical time.
D-don't let me down
I cannot handle being let down at this point, the stakes are too high.
Running out of time
Time is running out and my situation is becoming more dire.
I really thought you were on my side
I believed that this person was in my corner and would support me.
But now there's nobody by my side
This person has let me down, and I am alone in my struggle.
Don't let me down, down, down
Repeating the need for this person to come through for me.
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
Emphasizing the increasing stress and desperation of the situation.
Don't let me down, oh no
Another plea for this person not to let me down.
Say don't let me down
Reinforcing the importance of this person not disappointing me.
Don't let me down, no
Continuing to assert the need for this person to support me.
Don't let me down
The ultimate message of the song: a vulnerable plea for help and support from someone I trusted.
Don't let me down, down, down
Repeating the urgency and importance of the message.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren Schwartz, Scott Harris Friedman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Chloe-mv3vu
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Crashing, hit a wall
Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name, but you're not around
I say your name, but you're not around
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down
Running out of time
I really thought you were on my side
But now there's nobody by my side
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
D-don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, down, down
Don't let me down, don't let me down, down, down
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
I need you, I need you, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Yeah, don't let me down
Don't let me down, oh, no
Said don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
@shahalam-tc6ns
When your phone is at 1% and you can’t find your charger
@leavemealone606
XS true
@stev8988
Get premium then.
@leavemealone606
@@stev8988 ?? What does Premium have to do with anything
@DavidBanksBayley
Shah alam I Love this song its wonderful😀😀😀😁😁😁
@cheryl_haven910
shah alam CHARGER! Don’t let me down ;(
CHARGER
Why won’t my charger respond to me ;(
@MaxOazoMusic
Who else just randomly remembered this song 😊
@siddharthyadav7043
Yeah
@hariharavlogsandkitchen8552
u commented this comment in so many songs.i mean same comment u commented in last 18 hours for so many songs.
@PalmBeachYT
YEP lol