Story Behind The Song
This song came as a response to a business relationship that went sour. However, it has been picked up by many people for romantic relationship break-ups.
Song Description
A break up song; be it a relationship, a friendship, someone who bullied you, put you down or generally stood in your way at one point or another. You're over them and you won't let them bring you down. A triumphant call to arms for anyone who's ever been put down, locked out, made to suffer in any way.
| Song Length |
4:57 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heated, Exultant |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Recovery |
| Similar Artists |
Elvis Costello, David Gray |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
As you know, by now
I'm not quite the person
that I would have you believe
maybe it's my fault
I could be to blame
but I could be just what you need
and you my friend
you're not quite the person that I
had you down for
silently, I feel that we're breaking in pieces
like before
but I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down anymore
as I go through this life
I'm getting stronger and I
can see where I stand
not content to stay any longer
now I've seen the cards in your hand
do I seem naieve
or green round the gills
do I give you, cause for concern
now it seems that you are avoiding me
all for the fear of being burned
and I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down
anymore
and now, it seems
that this game is over
and talk - talk is cheap
some you win
but this time you lose
and it's only the moves that you keep
and I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down anymore
I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down anymore
I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down
I won't let you bring me down
anymore