The Chainsmokers Feat Daya Dont Let ★ [ESSENTIAL]

The third drop, featuring a saxophone, was a late addition to the production process to add extra energy. Finding Daya (and Rejecting Rihanna)

The emotional core of the song was born from a real-life "nightmare" at a music festival. The writers, including and Scott Harris , were inspired by an experience of getting separated from friends at Coachella . In the middle of a massive crowd with no cell service, the feeling of being "stranded" and needing a "miracle" to find their group became the foundation for the lyrics. The Technical Evolution The song's unique sound was built piece-by-piece: The Chainsmokers Feat Daya Dont Let

Andrew Taggart created the song's signature drop while on a flight. The third drop, featuring a saxophone, was a

The track was famously intended for , but her team ultimately rejected it. This led the duo on a search for a new vocalist. Taggart eventually heard Daya’s song "Hide Away" and knew her voice was the right fit. To perfectly capture her 17-year-old range, they actually shifted the song's key up a step during recording. Impact and Legacy In the middle of a massive crowd with

Watch these videos to explore the creation and legacy of the hit song: The backstory of “Don't Let Me Down” -ChainSmokers YouTube · Laamp Music How I Wrote That Song: The Chainsmokers "Don't Let Me Down" YouTube · The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon