La Roux - Let Me Down Gently

|| Trouble In Paradise || 21 July 2014 ||
www.laroux.co.uk/
Music video by La Roux performing Let Me Down Gently. (C) 2014 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

[@CollinFC]

"You're not my life but I want you in it" has to be one of the most beautifully painful sentences ever written.

[@theneedledrop]

SUCH A GREAT SONG!

[@giuseppeantoci508]

24

[@upsidedowntown5741]

+laroux 26 year old female that forgot to check for HBV in the throat. All that deep throating lol.

[@upsidedowntown5741]

no seriously mate think about it... an 8 incher going down Elly's throat....

[@LetsGetHighOnMorris]

dude thank you for saying so. how the hell did i not know her before this? damnnn.

[@ABCDEFGHI3295]

***** Well actually, in an interview she said: "I don’t have a sexuality. I don’t feel like I’m female or male. I don’t belong to the gay or straight society, if there is such a thing. I feel like I’m capable of falling in love with other people. I’m not saying I’m bisexual, I’m just sexual!" I interpreted that as she's pansexual, but take it as you will. It's none of our business, really. :)

[@SloanePaoPow]

She is so beautiful. She's like the love child of David Bowie and Tilda Swinton.

[@L0veepanicc]

SloanePaoPow soooo on point

[@adammulvey]

SloanePaoPow Blimey, you nailed it there

[@SWEETDEE007]

Omg YES!

[@Insanarchyable]

SloanePaoPow Oh my God I agree with you so much gosh! (huge Bowie fan ^_^)

[@dugebuwembo]

So true!

[@nuckingfuts_1]

I'm amazed this wasn't a bigger hit?

[@LetsStopThisSong]

nukkingfuks that’s this generation for you, they’d rather listen to trap queen around that time 😂

[@jackkelly324]

@@LetsStopThisSong now its 69

[@angelabadzhiev9036]

Pal dont w8 on the radio to tell u what a hit is

[@davidfraser1390]

They are afraid to like it. Rather they are afraid to be seen liking it. It's so beautiful and full of light and love and passion. These things are mocked these days. It's a dark time.

[@louis-phillipedilauro9876]

The world wasn't ready.

[@JamesPawson]

La Roux is too good to ever be popular. This band is our secret, friends.

[@envy7734]

Exactly my thoughts

[@karuchan4989]

This is called gate keeping and it’s a shit mindset. Artists should get the recognition they deserve, especially if they’re as good as La Roux

[@WEwalked]

You do know Bulletproof and their first album was INSANELY popular, right?

[@maiamaya6083]

@@WEwalked people only know the song, they don't care about who made it

[@JamesPawson]

@@WEwalked Maybe where you live, for a moment, buddy. One day I should make a video talking about how I managed to get into their sold-out show in Toronto. So yeah, I know they were kind of, sorta "popular." But not anywhere near what they ought to be, given how talented they are.

[@dvalmont07]

This is true art. Perfect song... cadence, lyrics, voice, interpretation Love from Brazil!

[@josephforjoseph]

Now 30 I have finally become strong enough to process all the trauma and emotion I went through when i was 18-21. This album, I had not listened to since because it allowed me to survive through those times. Now I have faced it all and listend to this album 10 years later and understand all that my younger self couldnt speak on, only endure. As with all your albums, thank you Elly for helping me through those times and finding the perfect words where its always hard to in the moment. Your music speaks volumes to me and I love that you shared your own emotions and creativity through your music. Happy to see you grow more and more into your own as an artist and person.

[@rhondalynch6969]

I'm 51...i first heard her about 14-15yrs ago with Bulletproof... The best thing i love about her is the 80s influence on her music ❤

[@AlexFroot]

it's been that long? wow i was really young im 25 now time goes fast. I really appreciate music from the past !

[@BelieveInUrself93]

We've been patiently waiting since 09, but our Queen has finally returned to us. Lana, Allen, and Gaga can all go home now.

[@0TheVegan0ThatCould0]

Lana can buy YOUR home so take a seat. Instead of putting artist above each other you can just support them all...

[@BelieveInUrself93]

:$ I think you're taking it a little too seriously mate.. I do support them all, La Roux is just my favourite lol

[@richardmacleod5253]

0TheVegan0ThatCould0 My fav is Abba

[@KILLTHEBITCH9]

You sound like an idiot

[@Juliashipleyramsey]

davidheseltine85 CAPS LOCKS LIKE A BOSS

[@beckiejbrown]

Oh it's so good to have you back! Seriously.

[@beckiejbrown]

I am! YO YO YO! X

[@TheLandOfJonny]

stalkies :D

[@beckiejbrown]

AHHHHHHH

[@gabrielrt]

theneedledrop+Beckie0+La Roux? All in the same video? You guys made my day.

[@dexterdex2655]

***** HOLY BLEEP IT'S BECKIE! :D This is awesome!

[@robertfuentes9677]

The perfect love child of David Bowie and Tilda Swinton

[@vaderspetpig]

La Roux or Elly Jackson (woman in the video) played every instrument in both her albums during recording sessions...She is a true artist. Keep singing Elly XOXO

[@yogipunkch]

I looking forward for more from her

[@jeffersonblinco]

lol god people lie about the most random shit so boldly on youtube! This is absolutely not true though!? She didnt play a single instrument on either album and the vast majority of the entire production/sound on both albums are Ben Langmaids production done electronically and not with instruments you numpty. Stop making shit up.

[@slappycider]

I feel if this was released in the mid-80's/early-90's, it would be an absolute smash hit and be the end credits of EVERY film... but sadly, we live in a generation where this is going to get barely any playtime. I LOOOOVE it though.

[@cupcakehot1]

I think people will notice this though. I was at a sports camp a couple weeks ago and they played this song and "Uptight Downtown" nonstop! And where i live, La Roux isn't that recognized at all.

[@Nhxn_]

Agreed, although Bulletproof still gets radio time which is rare for a pop song from 2009.

[@tjuk2334]

She's before her time. 80s electro stuff is popular now.

[@williamproctor8614]

How did I mis this one and a few others? I'm glad I looked up La Roux today.

[@blaseapricot]

the song is an underrated masterpiece, completely overlooked and didn't get enough radio play, that's a fact. but Elly in this video? incredibly sexy. she's just wearing a black outfit and barely any make-up and is the most attractive woman I'd seen. it's her moves and just the way she carries herself is so fine. I thought this 6 years ago when I first saw this video and now 6 years after I see that my feelings stayed the same, yup.

[@giorgia.galilei643]

Yes! 👏🏼🙌😍

[@fresitacaramelo1233]

Same thoughts

[@stephkimmel3742]

For those like me who have been driven insane trying to figure this out: "How do you feel In the night Now the feeling's Left behind As you know there Was a time When your silence Left me blind Now you're callin' From the aisle I can see It's denial A denial Left to slide Now there's nothing Left to hide"

[@ephramhn]

HAHAHA WOW! thank you so much, I've been looking for that part of the lyric since the song came out haha

[@fabiosolive]

OMG thank you! :D

[@qweenme9195]

What part is this from.

[@carmellolb200]

the end

[@omargutierrez5050]

is easy just let it go.

[@polydor]

YES! La Roux is backkkkkkkk

[@lanadelreyfanforever]

Wooo soo good :)

[@I-call-it-the-poop-loop]

I'm so glad she is back :) Such an amazing artist!

[@AnnieKJung]

Yeahhhh!!

[@gn1225]

yayyyy :D she's been truly missed

[@UrLiLmIssPink]

gn1225 idk try out instaphamous i hear great things about it

[@pattymcchilds]

This could have been released in the 80s and nobody woulda said shit. It's perfect.

[@polina4723]

I have no idea why shit like Cardi B and Billy Eilish is popular and this masterpiece is not. Sick sad world.

[@anneyoung2310]

Commerce. These artists are for all time.

[@dalalu29]

La roux one of those bands that just speak to you, it's crazy how music is so important on our journey through this ever so dense world, thnk you for being part of that lighter path

[@MarkArandjus]

Elly it's been 5 years, it's time for another album! :D ♥

[@amandamemoria7930]

its been my biggest dream since then

[@antoinel5179]

WHERE IS SHE ???????

[@TaviBadr]

@@antoinel5179 Probably living her best life. Like she should be. :)

[@GrigioBoy]

She just confirmed that she’s back in the studio again not long ago!

[@christina2071]

She's coming

[@trinity1181]

This is perfection, I never get tired of this track

[@psychofred2]

I don't know why this doesn't have 800 million views. It's just as good as Diamonds.

[@joshuanewson6219]

because no one knows about it, they took too long to make a second album and people forgot

[@testyckles5559]

to be fair, there were a lot of complications in developing this album, but alas, poor la roux. at least they have their fans.

[@franckcarteron4570]

Because people are letting her down gently.

[@joshcka]

+Franck Carteron lol nice answer :)

[@someonenamevalencia7527]

psychofred2 :/ that's not good to begin... with

[@trinity1181]

If there was ever a song that was criminally underated it is this one

[@rock4ever224]

I feel like she's one of the few artists in recent times who actually delivers the music with that raw touch. Who just kinda expresses who she is. It's a bonus she's gorgeous and her music is like diamonds in the rough. Raw emotion. Bare -stripped. Xx

[@evertondave5825]

Living proof that modern music does not have to be rubbish, this is a great tune

[@spymagicianzero5070]

Genius. And those last moments are beautiful. "Turn me into someone good" is devastating.

[@mollieswonderland]

YES I'VE BEEN YEARNING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG NOW. SINCE I WAS LIKE 10 YEARS OLD. YES!!!!!!!

[@jennayoutube1]

This song SLAPS

[@Medellinpapi]

It marked my teenage years. Still love it till today

[@vincegredo]

No lie I have been waiting YEARS for this. Love the hair, sophisticated

[@Clonamina]

sience 2009? :C me to

[@daniela8703]

Me too. But I it's not a burner, in my opinion ;) :)

[@양천구]

Please come back, elly jackson...i miss you SOOOOOOOOO MUCHHHH

[@ChicagoMike85]

vince gredo hey Vince why don't you style your hair like her bro?

[@kweogog5007]

vince gredo Android love!!!!

[@DJDanceClassic]

This is the best song of the century. Period.

[@davids.2703]

DJDanceClassic I don't know... the century is still pretty young

[@joelouieOWNZ]

yea he's an idiot.

[@ayrton2617]

Gosh how can you guys take a yt comment so seriously? I guess the person was just trying to state how fond she is of this song

[@cwarren165]

One of the greatest albums of all time, to me, certainly of the last 20 years. I oved this album and every track on it when it came out, listened to them religiously, and I still do today.

[@rorenchan1861]

She's so stunning, I can't even believe it.

[@Shesamazing1996]

Me either 😆😘

[@Odysseusful]

+Roren Chan Agree, just need to pull back that hair and reveal those eyes...

[@victoriablack3764]

I can sense an 80's vibe in this and I absolutely LOVE it!!!

[@lauritogomes7119]

Exactly

[@pudinggala]

How many people are thinking this song being crazy crazy crazy?.. One of the best songs ever made..😇😇

[@ronaldparisi2830]

fuck. I am 6 years late to this. THIS IS INCREDIBLE!

[@sancho7863]

You’re right on time. I’ve been listening to this track for years and it’s still in my regular rotation

[@CrazedDemonHunter]

I just...la roux was my childhood artists and I think she is one of those artists that I'll listen to for life. She is my background music for my life. I love her so much.

[@Twmleej]

La roux holds a pinpoint in my teenage years .When I listen to her music , it makes me feel nostalgic and euphoric . Thank you Elly X

[@chris792ful]

I still can't believe just watched a new video from La roux. Instant like!

[@bellalover200]

Can not stop replaying this song!

[@ChicagoMike85]

try Moi have you stopped since?...

[@Kopanuvich]

You are bringing the 70's/80's style good music back, thank god you're back! We love you!

[@TurquoiseStar17]

My thoughts exactly :D

[@alejandrobartolome1160]

everyone's doin it

[@sharaxxvable]

Agree!👍 "Kiss💋 and not🚫 tell"🎶 is sticking📌 in my head like a gum on the sole of 👟shoe, on a plenty summer🌞 day... You know... Those kind of gums that almost sizzling ♨on the ground.

[@alisonfernandez1172]

The queens of electro pop

[@6_13_23]

La Roux needs to come back man!!!

[@SurfsupRich1]

Such an underrated tune by far, and that Sax solo!

[@KENSHIN.TREL147]

Feels like this song is healing me from how one sided my relationship with my mom is. I tried everything to be close with her, only to be pushed to the side. “Let me down gentlyyyyy”

[@AllySay]

Superb track, and possibly the best record she has ever released... It's such a gorgeous yet devastating record. Her music in general is fantastic, but this is just special. Thanks Elly for this slice of Pop brilliance.

[@KathRob1994]

She's really beautiful in this!

[@wackity.7879]

she's really beautiful fullstop! :)

[@Diamonddusted68]

This sounds like it should be part of a soundtrack. Very pained and suspenceful

[@cliffbrowning84]

+Diamonddusted68 like an 80's soundtrack. Reminds me of some madonna, never ending story, sinead o conner, and cry little sister from the lost boys.

[@cliffbrowning84]

+Clifford Browning I don't know why it reminded me of that last one

[@pcon36]

I can see this song playing for the main male character while he is driving to his girl's house to try and get her back; or a drug scene; the main character is experiencing heart attack like feels after doin a bunch of blow after getting broken up by his girl. That's how I see it if I were to put this in a movie.

[@i-love-life7593]

yes... BOURNE

[@UFTAnaCecilia]

Diamonddusted68 before I fall trailer

[@Seerenity]

Queen La Roux is back. Thank God. She has such a simple elegance about her and personally, she looks better with a bare face.

[@fckoff321]

Her look is more simple here, but her face is by no means bare. There is at the very least foundation, concealer, brow enhancer, and lip color going on. That said, she looks gorgeous either way.

[@alyssasmile]

K McGowen That's how it always is, right? People demand that girls don't wear makeup, that they look better without it, but they don't realise that when they see 'no makeup' they're actually just lacking the heavy eye paint and lipstick. And then when girls actually go w/o makeup they're told they look tired or sick.

[@fckoff321]

Alyssa Ainscow Preach, sister. I get it on a regular basis (either the "You look so much better without makeup!" when I'm just wearing a natural look, or the "Are you okay? You look sick.." when my face is legitimately bare) and always try to explain the difference, because if people aren't really used to wearing makeup themselves then they usually have a harder time recognizing when it's being used on someone else.

[@FlickanIDetKroktaRummet]

you don't even mention her music. that's the standard for female La Roux "fans". you disgust me. if I see your name on a death proof, I promise to pee on your grave. Elly is a genius but you idiots are too stupid to understand that.

[@robertfuentes9677]

Damn, i remember her being my crush back in my senior year of high school

[@tanjaradovanovic795]

i am falling in love with this song over and over and over again

[@Marcos-lq6qy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2W4d4pqjLiLq9U..

[@Joeaparis40]

one of the best tracks of 2014 !

[@HipsterManGaming]

*THE best

[@alisonfernandez1172]

The current queen of electro pop

[@NOKK72]

My first time hearing La Roux since the early 2000's and I'm loving this softer singing style, great song.

[@mochamark3040]

Shocking that this wasnt a #1 Billboard hit in the States. Really hard to believe. A really great song.

[@pahcsva]

I love Elly’s smile but I love when she dances around! Absolutely one of the most beautiful women in music. She’s so real too! 🥰💕

[@karl5698]

Five years ago I thought La Roux was ridiculous. I heard this, and I was blown away. She's combined style with substance and it has worked so well. It's got that warm, rich neo-eighties feel; it's sending chills down my spine. Five years ago I was twelve. I'm listening to this now, and my god - I love La Roux

[@aJJMakesSense]

This should have been a bigger hit.

[@Rozczochrana1]

This song and video i a pure masterpiece, I am now having very hard time in my life, La Roux's music is what makes me feel alive, thank you Elly for being such a great artist!

[@deborahjones5289]

I love the darkness of the video and she looks great with a more tame hair style. She is just so dam cool.

[@Fernandoza]

I still get the goosebumps every time I listen to this song

[@Jacklanton]

let me tell you why she is beautiful : many years on celeb world, still being herself. no matter what people say :)

[@MrPiccoloku]

+Gamaray Julian Ik. I'm kinda crying a bit right now because I though: "this is what true beauty is: androgyny. She could be male or female or even intersexed, and she would still be just as beautiful." I just kind of got a bit pretentious.

[@Jacklanton]

+Brynne-Elisabet Carlisle thanks for your opinion

[@Francisturney]

+Gamaray Julian. let me tell you why she is beautiful: one of the best songwriters in the last decade, the confidence and energy of twenty men, a certain profound sadness that just drips off of her, David Bowie level hair, flawless skin, a face that might be the painting of an ancient goddess... the list just goes on honestly.

[@ChicagoMike85]

Gamaray Julian she's not a celeb. I wouldn't know her from a hole in the wall

[@ChicagoMike85]

Albus Kane such a gay thing to say. Please don't say those things in real life

[@pepsicola6232]

She is strikingly beautiful

[@highmileagehusband1915]

How is this possible ? The older she gets the more beautiful she is. 😍😍😍

[@laurenduffy5918]

I can’t describe how this song makes me feel it’s such an overwhelming song

[@philthomas8351]

Possibly my favorite La Roux song. Like it more and more.

[@defrancoharris3830]

I'm still on this

[@Abbeychick345]

God she was gorgeous 6 years ago and shes even more gorgeous now

[@TaraTheAndroid]

God, you were shallow 8 years ago and you're even more shallow now. so sad that the comments about the genius Elly Jackson are even worse than comments about Maddie Ziegler.

[@Marcos-lq6qy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2W4d4pqjLiLq9U..

How did i miss this album...

[@lefreakful]

Yes it was. The album is called Trouble in Paradise.

[@aleciaashley9273]

t

[@ohglubbits6649]

It's never been in hmv and they have no knowledge of it, very strange

[@ohglubbits6649]

Just checked and it entered the charts at no. 6 but fell to no. 43 the following week then to no.77 it re-enterd at no.100 shame as this song is wonderful

[@acbeaumo]

I feel like there's a vulnerability to this song that really speaks to inspiration from personal experience.

[@MarkArandjus]

This was my fav album of 2014. And I primarily listen to metal, this shit is on point, man.

[@ChutneyInc.]

you like 80s pop bro?

[@MarkArandjus]

CHUTNEY 2020 It would appear I have thing for synthpop, brah.

[@ChutneyInc.]

+Mark Arandjus toiche

[@8ullet_productions]

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

[@Madziorekk87]

Love it ❤

[@RiordanLadyGaga]

Lady Gaga and La Roux are probably the two best artists on the Interscope label, on a creativity scale. One is halfway to Madonna's global sales in less than a decade, and the other is probably the most innovative person in dance since Eurthymics... I really do not think people should be comparing the two. I'm seeing Gaga and La Roux in Autumn :) Can all the fans just unite?! Respect each other. Stop the drama, and start the music :)

[@z3r0w3lch5]

Beautiful mate, couldnt have said it better

[@nigelstorry5622]

ain't heard the Bashing myself, but Don't want to see, well said!

[@gobregon2011]

Lady Gaga is nowhere near Madonna. THE END. and yes unite!

[@dandyboy1]

Mmm Gaga. Have u ever heard Ròisin Murphy?

[@xxmightyonexx]

fernomenon true

[@kwskate21]

Από τα καλύτερα που έχω ακούσει τώρα τελευταία! Μαγικό κομμάτι!

[@caelvm6047]

La Roux is very under appreciated I feel. She has amazing talent and she's flawless live. Hopefully she comes back with a bang.

[@twopeaksnorth8184]

La Roux is better when she is fueled by raw emotion. The beats are like icing on the cake, but without this raw sweetness, the icing just isn't as good. 😊 This is the best of La Roux ♡♡♡♡

[@xianlim57]

Sweet dreams are made of this...

[@ballzhall3924]

she dropped this song too early, it would blow up now...

[@sexyyredsection]

one of the best songs EVER!

[@idekmanhelp]

This song makes me feel so much better.

[@Corallus_Caninus]

she looks so much better now good to have her back its been too long

[@Corallus_Caninus]

no

[@irvinroberts5899]

I like the new hair style too!!, it took her long enough!

[@Corallus_Caninus]

***** aww thanks yall

[@rumvoyeur]

F

[@BeezOne84]

Only 3 million views??? I mean if there is a perfect pop song somewhere in the universe this one here is incredibly close to it but still have only 3 million views?

[@pepitobenegas]

One of the best songs ever recorded!

[@atomickiwi]

Never get discouraged, because your music is so important. I need it in my life.

[@vaderspetpig]

Elly where have you been all these years? We miss you dearly. Please don’t give up on your talent(s)!

[@mwells219]

This is the first really remarkable pop music I've heard in about 10 years.

[@mattzarate5603]

listen to her first album..

[@ktomkt]

I did couldn't stop

[@mglaston9874]

La Roux is so alluring. She is a fantastic artist. I only wish that she was more popular here in the states.

[@valeriar1423]

i love her haircut

[@naominaomi9613]

too☺

[@ChicagoMike85]

She's got that gender fluid haircut sooo cool huh? 😂 smh

[@ArtfullyGifted]

I wear mine similar

[@Vittoria1012]

always such a style

[@CesiaFRamos]

she is absolutely beautiful, she sings about things that aren't commonly sung about today, she has such a unique style and everything about her is just stunning

[@BigCybran]

i think that's what is missing today with many artist.... individuality and the courage to sing/produce/make what they want to, not what focus-groups think they need to

[@hotarut.5562]

La Roux, you are one of my TOP queens ever! I love you.

[@marika21marika86]

Elly is a great artist. Elegante, sensuality, mysterious. Truly beautiful 💖 You can give me news of her

[@flower-yl6iw]

man la roux always has the best sad songs

[@benscott942]

Haven't even listened to her in years, randomly end up on this channel and boom a new songs came out a few mins ago. Lucky timing :)

[@tinytwin29]

She looks GORGEOUS

[@jpopko745]

let's not get carried away....

[@MsGrapeNehi]

I agree, Elly looks great in this video. I know she's known for her gravity-defying hair and androgynous style, but she really is pretty. This natural look suits her really well. And I'd totally get that haircut, if I didn't like my long hair so much.

[@upsidedowntown5741]

Thought she couldn't get uglier than this lol xx

[@ksajak]

I can't believe its been 10 years since we were blessed with this beauty! Jeez

[@Kyorard]

Thumbs up to the BBC for using this in "Our Girl". I never would have discovered this great track otherwise

[@schrodingershat409]

Such an incredible 80's throwback ballad; simply perfect!

[@katlin3020]

She is sooooo amazing. I love her music and I hope that she`ll keep making more music even if not a lot of people have heard her

[@patrickhines5663]

Genuinely great pop music is hard to come by. Most of it is garbage. She has the pulse of pop. I hope she puts out another album soon.

[@sexyyredsection]

perfection absolute perfection