"Don’t Let Me Down," the Grammy-winning collaboration between electronic duo and singer Daya , stands as a pivotal moment in mid-2010s pop-EDM history . Released in February 2016, the track reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually earned a Diamond certification by the RIAA. The Official Music Video
The video concludes with a surreal twist; the force of the rocking car eventually suspends Taggart and Pall in mid-air , leaving them floating as the dancers disperse. Musical Impact and Critical Reception Musical Impact and Critical Reception The track was
The track was a departure from The Chainsmokers' previous synth-pop style, leaning into a haunting guitar loop and a aggressive EDM-trap post-chorus drop. As Daya sings, the car’s hydraulic suspension begins
The video follows Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall driving a yellow lowrider convertible through a wooded mountain road at sunrise. They are stopped by Daya and a group of dancers who block their path. As Daya sings
As Daya sings, the car’s hydraulic suspension begins to bounce violently in sync with the track's heavy trap-influenced drop.
Released on April 29, 2016, and directed by , the music video has amassed over 2.2 billion views on YouTube. Filmed in Los Angeles shortly after the group's performance at Coachella, it translates the song’s emotional intensity into a "gravity-defying" encounter.