Let You Down
NF * Track #6 On Perception
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Let You Down by NF
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NFProduced by
Tommee ProfittAbout
On “Let You Down,” NF laments the struggles he had earlier in his life, and looking back at himself he felt like he “let himself down.” This track is similar to his songs “Got You On My Mind” and “Wish You Wouldn’t,” from his previous album Therapy Session.
Just like “Outro” and “Green Lights,” NF...
Let You Down Lyrics
[Chorus]
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
Le-le-let you down
[Verse 1]
Yeah, I guess I'm a disappointment, doin' everything I can
I don't wanna make you disappointed, it's annoying
I just wanna make you feel like everything I ever do
Was never 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 in it´, my hands are full
What else should I carry for you?
I cared for you, but
[Chorus]
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
Le-le-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
Le-le-let you down
[Verse 2]
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, yeah
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
[Chorus]
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
Le-le-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
Le-le-let you down
[Verse 3]
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
Every time I sit on that couch
I feel like you lecture me, eventually, I bet that we
Coulda made this work
And prolly woulda figured things out
But I guess 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
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
Yeah, I'm sorry
I'm so sorry now
Yeah, I'm sorry that I let you down
Let You Down Q&A
Who wrote Let You Down's ?
Let You Down was written by Tommee Profitt & NF.
Who produced Let You Down's ?
Let You Down was produced by Tommee Profitt.
When did NF release Let You Down?
NF released Let You Down on Thu Sep 14 2017.
Is this artist a Christian artist?
NF is a Christian, yes. His songs are not “Christian songs,” per se, but they can certainly—and often do—reflect his outlook on life as a Christian. He occasionally does make Christian songs as well, though, which can be found especially in his older music. Even though he may not make as many “Chris...
Is the song about NF's dad saying sorry for him having a bad childhood?
No, it’s about NF looking back at his childhood and seeing that he “let himself down.”
This is about NF talking to NF? Isn't it him struggling for parental approval?
The main focus of the verses, I believe, are past situations that NF has been in where people have treated him wrongly, and he struggled with whether to make his voice heard or to just roll over and give the other person whatever they wanted.
At the beginning of each verse, NF talks about how someo...
Who is this song directed towards?
I mean, all my music’s pretty personal, but for this song specifically, kinda got two meanings for me. I’m kind of like, a perfectionist, and so I feel like I constantly am letting myself down, like nothing’s ever good enough…but also, just kind of growing up as a kid, feeling like I wasn’t really l...
Who is the female singing?
There is no female vocalist. The child-like, high-pitch voice is NF’s with altering effects on it.
what does let me see if I can find a reaction no but a least you're happy mean?
NF is saying that he doesn’t find humor in his family’s jokes but they are still happy that he at least listens to them.
Are you Christian? My friends said you were a Christian singer
Yes, NF is a Christian; no, he is not a Christian singer or rapper for that matter. There is a distinction between these two terms. NF believes in Christianity, calling himself a follower of Jesus Christ, but he doesn’t classify himself as a “Christian rapper.”
In an interview with Idolator, he sai...
Did this song receive any certifications?
Yes. “Let You Down” was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA on March 18, 2021.