Let You Down
NF
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Feels like we're on the edge right now I wish that I could say I'm proud I'm sorry that I let you down Let you down All these voices in my head get loud I wish that I could shut them out I'm sorry that I let you down L-l-let you down Yeah, I guess I'm a disappointment Doing everything I can, I don't wanna make you disappointed It's annoying I just wanna make you feel like everything I ever did wasn't ever tryna make an issue for you But, I guess the more you Thought about everything, you were never even wrong in the first place, right? Yeah, I'ma just ignore you Walking towards you, with my head down, lookin' at the ground, I'm embarrassed for you Paranoia, what did I do wrong this time? That's parents for you Very loyal? Shoulda had my back, but you put a knife into my hands before What else should I carry for you? I cared for you, but Feels like we're on the edge right now I wish that I could say I'm proud I'm sorry that I let you down L-l-let you down All these voices in my head get loud I wish that I could shut them out I'm sorry that I let you down L-l-let you down Yeah, you don't wanna make this work You just wanna make this worse Want me to listen to you But you don't ever hear my words You don't wanna know my hurt, yet Let me guess you want an apology, probably How can we keep going at a rate like this? We can't, so I guess I'ma have to leave Please don't come after me I just wanna be alone right now, I don't really wanna think at all Go ahead, just drink it off Both know you're gonna call tomorrow like nothing's wrong Ain't that what you always do? I feel like every time I talk to you, you're in an awful mood What else can I offer you? There's nothing left right now, I gave it all to you Feels like we're on the edge right now I wish that I could say I'm proud I'm sorry that I let you down L-l-let you down All these voices in my head get loud I wish that I could shut them out I'm sorry that I let you down L-l-let you down Yeah, don't talk down to me That's not gonna work now Packed all my clothes and I moved out I don't even wanna go to your house Everytime I sit on that couch I feel like you lecture me Eventually, I bet that we Could have made this work And probably woulda figured things out But I guess that I'm a letdown But it's cool, I checked out Oh, you wanna be friends now? Okay, let's put my fake face on and pretend now Sit around and talk about the good times That didn't even happen I mean, why are you laughing? Must have missed that joke Let me see if I can find a reaction No, but at least you're happy Feels like we're on the edge right now I wish that I could say I'm proud I'm sorry that I let you down Oh, I let you down All these voices in my head get loud And I wish that I could shut them out I'm sorry that I let you down Oh, let you down I'm sorry I'm so sorry now I'm sorry That I let you down
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Written by: Tommee Profitt, Nate Feuerstein
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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7 facts about this song
Song Basics"Let You Down" is a song by the American Christian rapper and songwriter Nathan John Feuerstein, professionally known as NF.
- The song was released on September 14, 2017, as part of the album "Perception."
- This song is categorized as hip hop and rap.
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Chart Performance"Let You Down" became NF's breakthrough single, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard US Mainstream Top 40 chart.
- It also reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first entry in the chart.
- The song was also successful internationally, reaching the top 10 in several countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
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Song Theme"Let You Down" conveys NF's struggle with feeling that he has disappointed his father.
- The song delves into themes of regret, self-reproach, and the desire for acceptance and understanding.
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Commercial Success"Let You Down" was certified triple Platinum in the United States and Australia, and double Platinum in Canada.
- It also notably achieved Platinum status in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Italy.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Patrick Tohill, is a metaphorical representation of the song's narrative, spotlighting the deteriorating relationship between a father and son.
- Since its release, the video has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
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Recognition"Let You Down" received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, marking NF’s first Grammy nomination.
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The Artist Behind the SongNF is known for his brutally honest lyrics, often derived from his own personal experience including struggles with mental health.
- Before the success of "Let You Down," NF had already established a dedicated fan base and had released several albums, but this song marked his mainstream breakthrough.
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