2)Claire Johnson: vocals, viola;
Roger Griffin: bass;
Annette Simpkins: lead vocals;
Amanda Johnson: violin, vocals;
Larry Crow: guitar, effects;
Folk-psych band formed in the summer of 1982 by twin sisters Claire and Mandy Johnson. Rarely seen treading the boards on the international London circuit, The Wedding are more likely to be found in local folk clubs in their native Dorset.
Don't Let Me Down
The Wedding Lyrics
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I've been dying.
Here with your heart, all your fears, and while they are yours
I've been trying
To keep all the weight off, you and I both know
You're just fighting.
This time just stay where you are and let me be yours.
But just don't hold back.
Don't let me down, I've fallen away in all the shame that I feel.
Don't let me down, I'm lost and awake,
I need you now, I need you here.
I know what you wanted, but safety was never a cure.
I know you're dying
To break through the surface and find out what it was all for,
I've been trying
To tell you that I'm not a ghost that comes and goes,
I'm not fighting.
The settle and the scores, I'm caught redeeming yours.
So just say what you wanted to say,
But just don't hold back.
Don't let me down, I've fallen away in all the shame that I feel.
Don't let me down, I'm lost and awake,
I need you now, I need you here.
Don't let me down, I've fallen away in all the shame that I feel.
Don't let me down, I'm lost and awake,
I need you now, I need you…
All of the cameras lie up in the shelf,
I'll be caught in the way.
Call what may.
So I'll say what I wanted to say,
But I won't hold back.
Don't let me down, I've fallen away in all the shame that I feel.
Don't let me down, I'm lost and awake,
I need you now, I need you here.
Don't let me down, I've fallen away in all the shame that I feel.
Don't let me down, I'm lost and awake,
I need you now, I need you…
The lyrics of The Wedding's song "Don't Let Me Down" convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation as the singer pleads with their loved one not to abandon them. The first verse sets the tone as the singer asks their loved one to share their story with them, but in a way they have never said it before. The singer then admits to feeling like they are dying, while emphasizing that they are trying to support their loved one by helping them deal with their fears. The lyrics suggest that their loved one's problems are weighing heavily on both of them, but the singer is determined to be there for them.
The second verse continues in a similar vein as the singer encourages their loved one to take risks and break through the surface to find out what really matters in life. The singer reassures their loved one that they are not going anywhere and will not abandon them like a ghost that comes and goes. Instead, they are looking to settle scores and redeem their loved one's feelings. The chorus repeats the message of not letting the singer down, as they are lost and in need of their loved one's support.
The final verse adds a twist as the singer speaks of cameras lying on a shelf and being caught in the way. It is unclear if this is referring to literal cameras or metaphorical ones, but it suggests a sense of being trapped or observed. The singer then concludes by saying that they will say what they want to say without holding back, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Overall, "Don't Let Me Down" is a heartfelt plea for support in a difficult time. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to be vulnerable and do whatever it takes to keep their relationship intact.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me your story like you would not have said it before
Open up to me like you never have before and share your deepest fears and desires
I've been dying.
I've been longing to connect with you emotionally
Here with your heart, all your fears, and while they are yours
I'm here with you, ready to listen to all of your difficulties and concerns that you've been carrying alone
I've been trying to keep all the weight off, you and I both know. You're just fighting.
I've been trying to protect you from your struggles, but we both know you're still fighting them
This time just stay where you are and let me be yours.
Stay with me and let me love and support you through your troubles
So just say what you wanted to say, But just don't hold back.
Speak honestly and openly to me without fear of rejection
Don't let me down, I've fallen away in all the shame that I feel.
Don't abandon me or let me down when I'm feeling ashamed and vulnerable
Don't let me down, I'm lost and awake, I need you now, I need you here.
I'm lost and seeking comfort in your presence, I need you to be here for me now
I know what you wanted, but safety was never a cure. I know you're dying.
I understand that you wanted safety and security, but that's not a solution. I know you're still struggling
To break through the surface and find out what it was all for, I've been trying.
You want to dig deeper to find meaning and purpose, and I've been trying to help you on that journey
To tell you that I'm not a ghost that comes and goes, I'm not fighting. The settle and the scores, I'm caught redeeming yours.
I want you to know that I'm not someone who's here one moment and gone the next. I'm not fighting against you, I'm fighting for you to heal and recover
All of the cameras lie up in the shelf, I'll be caught in the way. Call what may.
The cameras and external pressures don't matter, let's face whatever difficulties come our way together
So I'll say what I wanted to say, But I won't hold back.
I'll speak my mind and share my feelings with you honestly, without reservation
Don't let me down, I've fallen away in all the shame that I feel. Don't let me down, I'm lost and awake, I need you now, I need you here.
I need you to be my support and not abandon me when I'm feeling overwhelmed and lost
Contributed by Landon A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Havad
THIS is what the world could use more of - outside the box, creative, fun, uninhibited, plus talent...Thank you
Shanvi Mishra
Bro you have to come to an Indian wedding you are going to have a blast
Nurul Awanis Binti Azani
🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Arken
That’s so true I agree with you, but the world stick in a rut called tradition and refuses to change or be better, I always thought to myself where did this tradition of groom stands at alter and bride walks down in white dress 500 years ago it wasn’t like that, so how come we don’t follow the tradition from 500 years ago… it just seems to me someone went outside the box their wife wanted to be in white and groom stand at alter people saw it liked decided to copy the same thing now all of a sudden it’s a “tradition” as u said ppl need to think outside the box and have fun it’s their day to remember when they sitting old or on their hospital bed smiling remembering the good times…
तनीश
Song name?
Tushar Karmakar
Is that the cloud 9 guy
Amanda M
SOOOOO COOOL!!!!!!!!
Who said only the bride gets a grand entrance?!?! Bet they all had so much fun 😂 unforgettable
Anime Zone
why do ppl have to say things like this, just have fun and look at the video, it's not hard
Amanda M
@Anime Zone did you think I was being sarcastic? I thought it was entertaining.
J M
Yes. This made my day. I don't why people have to think and stay within a box of tradition. I've been to many weddings and all of the entrances blur into each other. Harp or piano background music or no music for the groom and the bridal march for the bride. Snooze. Can you imagine when their kids and grandkids watch this back decades from now? This is going to bring happiness for many years to come.