Let Me Down Gently
La Roux
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Let me down gently That's what I think I need But when you let me down gently It still feels it hard, hard Turn me into someone good That’s what I really need Tell me that I’m someone good So we’re not so far apart, apart I hope it doesn't seem like I’m young, foolish and green Let me in for a minute You're not my life but I want you in it Set me up I’m slowly That’s what you do to me Oh you set me up slowly Now I can’t come down, down Let you down gently That's what I think you need But when I let you down you're empty And you try to hide your frowns, frowns I hope it doesn't seem like I’m young, foolish and green Let me in for a minute You're not my life but I want you in it And I hope it's sinking in Left behind your perfect skin There’s a part of you that’s free And I know that there’s a place for me Let me down gently That's what I think I need But when you let me down gently It still feels hard, hard Turn me into someone good That’s what I really need Tell me that I’m someone good So we’re not so far apart, apart I hope it doesn't seem like I’m young and foolish and green Let me in for a minute You're not my life but I want you in it And I hope it's sinking in Left behind your perfect skin There’s a part of you that’s free And I know that there’s a place for me
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Written by: ELLY JACKSON, BEN LANGMAID, IAN SHERWIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Let Me Down Gently" is a song by British synth-pop band La Roux from their second album, entitled "Trouble in Paradise."
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Release DateIt was first released on 12 May 2014 as a digital download.
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Musical StyleThis song is characterized by La Roux's distinct synth-pop style, with critics highlighting its '80s-inspired sound and departure from their earlier, purely synth-centric sound.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "Let Me Down Gently" center around the theme of romantic breakup, focusing on the fear and doubt that often accompany the end of a relationship.
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Critical Success"Let Me Down Gently" was highly praised by critics, with many praising its more mature, introspective sound compared to La Roux's earlier work.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 109 on the UK Singles Chart, and peaked at number 50 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
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Public FeedbackThe song has been described as 'haunting' and 'emotionally raw' by fans, earning La Roux renewed attention and acclaim after their five-year absence.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Let Me Down Gently" was directed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch and released on 22 May 2014, featuring a moody, atmospheric aesthetic that suits the track's emotional tone.
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Song Composition"Let Me Down Gently" was co-written by La Roux's vocalist Elly Jackson and her then-bandmate, Ben Langmaid, making it one of their last collaborations before Langmaid left the band.
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Album's SuccessThe album "Trouble in Paradise," which houses the song, peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart and also earned positive reviews from critics.
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