Let Me Down Slowly — Alec Benjamin -

: This version helped propel the song to the Billboard Hot 100, marking Benjamin's first entry on the chart. Chart Performance and Legacy

: It led to Benjamin signing his second record deal with Atlantic Records and selling out multiple headlining tours. Alec Benjamin - Let Me Down Slowly

In January 2019, Benjamin released a remixed version featuring Alessia Cara . : This version helped propel the song to

: It has been covered by major artists, including a notable performance by Kelly Clarkson on her "Kellyoke" segment. Alec Benjamin - Let Me Down Slowly

: Rather than begging for the relationship to continue, the narrator asks for a gentle ending instead of an abrupt or cold departure.