Let You Down

NF, Nate Feuerstein

About Let You Down

"Let You Down" is a song performed by American rapper and songwriter NF. It serves as the third single from his third studio album, Perception, and was released on September 14, 2017, for digital download and streaming, including an audio video. The song is NF's highest-charting song to date, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Pop Songs chart. As well as reaching mainstream charts internationally, "Let You Down" charted on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs and Hot Rhythmic Songs, reaching the No. 1 spot on the former chart. It is his first song to be certified Gold by the RIAA. It was later certified 3× Platinum in the US and also reached multi-Platinum in several other countries, including Canada and Australia. 


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2018
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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 in it, my hands are full
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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NF

Nathan John Feuerstein, known by his stage name NF, is an American rapper, artist and songwriter, who has charted in both the Christian hip hop and mainstream hip hop markets. more »

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Written by: Tommee Profitt, Nate Feuerstein

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Recognition
"Let You Down" received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, marking NF’s first Grammy nomination.
The Artist Behind the Song
NF 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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