The song was written in 2017, inspired by a real-life experience with an ex-girlfriend . Benjamin describes the track as a plea for empathy during a breakup.
: It led to Benjamin signing his second record deal with Atlantic Records and selling out multiple headlining tours.
: It has been covered by major artists, including a notable performance by Kelly Clarkson on her "Kellyoke" segment. Alec Benjamin - Let Me Down Slowly
: The collaboration started after Cara tweeted her love for the song .
: The song reached the top 40 in over 25 countries. The song was written in 2017, inspired by
: The track features his hallmark high-pitched, "boyish" vocals paired with cinematic storytelling lyrics. The Alessia Cara Remix
: It captures the desperate vulnerability of feeling like your heart is entirely in someone else's hands. : It has been covered by major artists,
: This version helped propel the song to the Billboard Hot 100, marking Benjamin's first entry on the chart. Chart Performance and Legacy