: The collaboration started after Cara tweeted her love for the song .
: Rather than begging for the relationship to continue, the narrator asks for a gentle ending instead of an abrupt or cold departure.
: This version helped propel the song to the Billboard Hot 100, marking Benjamin's first entry on the chart. Chart Performance and Legacy Alec Benjamin - Let Me Down Slowly
: The song reached the top 40 in over 25 countries.
: The track features his hallmark high-pitched, "boyish" vocals paired with cinematic storytelling lyrics. The Alessia Cara Remix : The collaboration started after Cara tweeted her
In January 2019, Benjamin released a remixed version featuring Alessia Cara .
: It has been covered by major artists, including a notable performance by Kelly Clarkson on her "Kellyoke" segment. Chart Performance and Legacy : The song reached
: Cara recorded her verse as a voice memo on her phone and sent it to Benjamin two days later.