Won't Let You Down

Hilltop Hoods

About Won't Let You Down

"Won't Let You Down" is a song by Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods from their seventh studio album Walking Under Stars. It was released as the first single from the album on 27 June 2014. The song features Irish-English singer-songwriter Maverick Sabre. The song peaked at No. 17 on the Australian Singles Chart, making it Hilltop Hoods' fifth top 40 single.


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2014
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They say you can't love and be wise, but I can pretend
With you, if suddenly I ever have to surrender you
I'd fall in a heap, I'd fall on the floor
And crawl on all fours, for you I'd fall on my sword
If grief ever darkened my door, you'd light it up
The way you brighten up a room hits me right in the chest
It puts the breath inside of my lungs
It's like I lept in the light of the sun
And in spite of my weary frown
You wear a smile that wears me down
So hear me out, I know that I wasted time
When I should've been replacing your last name with mine
And that mistake is mine, believe me
I wear it like a sunburn, it might disappear but it won't leave me
I'll carry you on my shoulders, never set you down
Ferry you through the coldness, never let you down

I won't let you down, won't let you down again
I won't let you down, won't let you down again

Travelling man in the back of a van
Capturing sands like time through the back of my hand
If I could hold her for a moment, do a lap of this land
I'd console you for a moment, then be back in a glance
But I'm so far since we left for the road
Chicks I've seen around the heavens and globe
Searching for the next episode
Problem is, in letting it go
Be like letting go of everything you treasure and know
And whenever I go, I think my chest will explode
No matter where your heart at, brain leaves death in the crew
Try and understand, where I lay my head is my home
And I was in love, before this rap shit was ever in vogue
But if you feel that you're ever alone
While standing in the same room as me
Let's set it in stone
You can't save me, acquainted to this devilish road
But you're bravely willing to give a hell of a go
So

I won't let you down, won't let you down again
I won't let you down, won't let you down again

I hate that I was wasted your touch, your taste
My shame, can't change, want you to remain
My angel, my heartbeat, come closer, I'm sorry
My soul is, yours truly, you know this

And you know that I
Won't be shy, talking bout what you're giving me
Conflict diamond, you shine through the misery
You walk in a room and light it up, that's just with your entry
You walk in a room and light it up, like it was four twenty
Some people never find out what they have
Only ever find out what they had
And I could've been one of them, don't know if I still won't
And that thought hangs around my neck like a millstone
For real though, it's like I lost you, left you, let you go
Before I got to get you, or let you know
That you're my refuge and I need you to see
The only one I let down more than you is me

And I won't let you down, and I won't let you down
I won't let you down, won't let you down again
I won't let you down, I won't let you down again

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Hilltop Hoods

Hilltop Hoods are an Australian hip hop group, which formed in 1987 in Adelaide, South Australia. The group's members are Suffa (Matt Lambert), MC Pressure (Daniel Smith), and DJ Debris (Barry Francis) – fellow founder, DJ Next (Ben Hare), had left in 1999. The group released its first extended play, Back Once Again, in 1997 and have subsequently released six studio albums, three DVDs and a "restrung" version of the 2006 album, The Hard Road. Three of their albums have peaked at number one on the ARIA Albums Charts: The Hard Road, State of the Art (2009) and Drinking from the Sun (2012). Two tracks have reached the top 10 on the related ARIA Singles Chart, "Chase That Feeling" (2009) and "I Love It" featuring Sia (2011). more »

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Written by: TONY HYMAS, JIM DIAMOND, MATTHEW DAVID LAMBERT, BARRY JOHN M FRANCIS, DANIEL SMITH, MICHAEL STAFFORD, CAMERON LUDIK

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre classification
"Won't Let You Down" by Hilltop Hoods is classified in the genre of Australian hip hop.
Album Specification
The song is from the band's seventh studio album titled "Walking Under Stars," which was released in 2014.
Chart Performance
The song was extremely popular, reaching number four on the ARIA charts in Australia and earning a Platinum certification.
Featured Artist
The track features Irish-born Australian singer-songwriter, Maverick Sabre, whose soulful voice complements the hip hop beats of the song.
Music Video
The music video for this song was directed by Richard Coburn and filmed in the scenic desert landscape of Coober Pedy, South Australia.
Lyrical Perspective
The lyrics of "Won't Let You Down" express Hilltop Hoods' commitments and reassurances to their loved ones, despite their busy life on the road.
Band Background
Hilltop Hoods consists of MC Suffa, MC Pressure, and DJ Debris. They formed the group in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, hence the name "Hilltop Hoods."
Lyrical Depth
One notable aspect of the song is its emotional depth. Rather than focusing solely on surface-level themes, it delves into emotional connections and loyalty.
Release Information
“Won’t Let You Down” was released as a single on July 4, 2014 ahead of the album’s release in August 2014.
Critical Acclaim
The Hilltop Hoods are considered pioneers of the Australian hip hop genre. "Won't Let You Down" is admired for its smartly penned lyrics, rhythmic flow, and multifaceted production.
Awards
The entire "Walking Under Stars" album, on which this song is featured, won the ARIA Award for Best Urban Album in 2014.

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