In 2006, The Weepies big label debut Say I Am You came out on Nettwerk Records. After an initial hard-scrabble tour in their compact car as a duo, Deb Talan & Steve Tannen’s music appeared in more than a dozen TV shows, as well as several major motion pictures.
Their iTunes sales topped the folk charts in eight countries. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol nominated them for a Short List Music Prize, and Mandy Moore asked them to write with her and sing on her album. They were invited to open for the Indigo Girls and invited onto the Hotel Café Tour; they played the Oxegen Festival in Ireland, the Hurricane Festival in Germany, and T in the Park in Scotland. Their MySpace player hit 2 million plays. JCPenney and Old Navy used their tunes as the theme songs for their major holiday TV campaigns.
When The Weepies returned home in 2007, they were exhausted.
“2006 was amazing. Coming off the road in 2007 should have been this blissed-out time with so much to celebrate, but it was totally depressing. Our rented shack in the California hills was cold, it had a leaky roof and there were mice living in it. Our electric guitar had been destroyed on the last plane flight of the year. We hadn’t seen most of our close friends in months.”
“We were empty,” says Talan. “We both felt dark after being in the bright lights for a year. We were looking to reconnect with what moved us about music in the first place. We needed to hide out and write.”
Hideaway was the result of their year-long struggle to get tapped in again, released in 2008. Another homemade gem, Hideaway is a darker companion to their first album, with 14 new tunes ranging from the upbeat title track to the jangly rock of Not Dead Yet to gorgeously arranged meditations like How You Survived the War and Little Bird.
As with most of The Weepies’ music, there is a happy ending to all the struggle: Deb and Steve were married in 2007, and they had a baby boy, Theo, in October.
The Weepies sound on Hideaway remains rooted in their unique writing and unusual harmonies. Their distinctive production was filled out again by bass player and guitarist Whynot Jansveld, guitarist Meghan Toohey and drummer Frank Lenz. Additional musicians on this album include string player Oliver Kraus, keyboardist John Deley, guitarist Steve Walsh, and horn player/keyboardist Brad Gordon.
The Weepies' fourth full-length album, Be My Thrill, was released in August 2010.
Never Let You Down
The Weepies Lyrics
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I would do anything
We want the same thing
I'd never let you down
Oh come on buttercup
And let me interrupt
I wanna pick you up and never let you down
Sweet baby sweet babe
I'll never get to sleep so come and kiss me sweet
This is a lonely town I'll never let you down
You wait and waiting
I know you hating
I get you elevated never let you down
You think I'd let you go
Oh you don't even know
I been so low that I could never let you down
I"ll never let you down, never let you go
Sweet baby sweet babe
I'll never get to sleep so come and kiss me sweet
This is a lonely town I'll never let you down
Bright star you got your feet on the ground
A bright star so no one lets you down
Oh yeah you've been around
Ch-cherry cola, you rock and roll-a
It's like I told ya I'll never let you down
So come on buttercup
and let me interrupt
I wanna pick you up and never let you down
I'll never let you down, never let you go
Sweet baby sweet babe
I'll never get to sleep so come and kiss me sweet
This is a lonely town I'll never let you down
The lyrics to The Weepies' song "Never Let You Down" speak to the unwavering commitment and loyalty of one person to another. The singer is expressing his deep devotion to the object of his affection, promising that he will always be there for them and never let them down. The line "Yeah, you're so everything, I would do anything" encapsulates the all-consuming nature of the singer's emotions and the extent to which he is willing to go for the person he loves.
The repetition of the phrase "I'll never let you down, never let you go" in the chorus further reinforces this theme of steadfastness and reliability. The singer is essentially making a vow to be there for the other person through thick and thin, promising to never abandon them or let them down. The mention of a "lonely town" implies that there may be challenges or difficulties ahead, but the singer is resolute in his determination to remain by his lover's side and provide comfort and support.
Overall, the lyrics to "Never Let You Down" are a powerful testament to the enduring power of love and commitment. It speaks to the idea that when two people are truly devoted to each other, they can weather any storm and overcome any obstacle together.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah you're so everything
You possess every quality that I admire
I would do anything
I am willing to do anything for you
We want the same thing
We both have the same desires and goals in life
I'd never let you down
I would always be reliable and supportive for you
Oh come on buttercup
An affectionate way of addressing someone
And let me interrupt
Allow me to interject or break your current state
I wanna pick you up and never let you down
I want to take care of you and never disappoint you
You wait and waiting
You have been waiting patiently
I know you hating
I am aware that you are displeased
I get you elevated never let you down
I lift you up and never disappoint you
You think I'd let you go
You believe that I would abandon you
Oh you don't even know
You have no idea
I been so low that I could never let you down
I have experienced difficult times, but I would still never disappoint you
Bright star you got your feet on the ground
You have a bright future and are grounded
A bright star so no one lets you down
As a bright star, no one would disappoint you
Oh yeah you've been around
You have experienced a lot and have been present for a while
Ch-cherry cola, you rock and roll-a
An endearing way of complimenting someone
It's like I told ya I'll never let you down
As previously mentioned, I would never disappoint you
So come on buttercup
An affectionate way of addressing someone
and let me interrupt
Allow me to interject or break your current state
I wanna pick you up and never let you down
I want to take care of you and never disappoint you
I'll never let you down, never let you go
I would never abandon you or disappoint you
Sweet baby sweet babe
An endearing way of addressing someone
I'll never get to sleep so come and kiss me sweet
I am so in love with you that I cannot sleep, so please come and kiss me
This is a lonely town I'll never let you down
Even though this may be a lonely or difficult place, I will always be there for you
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.