Often considered one of Bowie’s most underrated songs, the title track of Never Let Me Down is a pop ballad describing a woman who Bowie is able to lean on for emotional support in hard times. In return, he looks after her when her own life turns sour.
[Verse 1]
When I believed in nothing
I called her name
Trapped in a high-dollar joint
In some place
I called her name
And though my days were slipping by
And nights so cruel
I thought I'd die
[Prec-Chorus]
She danced her little dance 'til it made me cry
She was shaking like this honey doing that
[Verse 2]
When I needed soul revival
I called your name
When I was falling to pieces
I screamed in pain
Your soothing hand that turned me round
A love so real
Swept over me
[Pre-Chorus]
You danced a little dance 'til it made me cry
She was shaking like this honey doing that
[Chorus]
Never let me down
She never let me down
Never let me down
She never let me down
[Verse 3]
When all your faith is failing, call my name
When you've got nothing coming, call my name
I'll be strong for all it takes
I'll cover your head
Until the bad stuff breaks
[Pre-Chorus]
Dance my little dance 'til it makes you smile
Shaking like this honey doing that
[Chorus]
Never let you down
I'll never let you down
I'll never let you down
I'll never let you down
[Outro]
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Never Let Me Down was written by Carlos Alomar & David Bowie.
Never Let Me Down was produced by David Richards & David Bowie.
David Bowie released Never Let Me Down on Mon Apr 20 1987.