I Can Only Disappoint U

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"I Can Only Disappoint U"
Single by Mansun
from the album Little Kix
Released	25 July 2000 (Japan) 31 July 2000 (UK)
Recorded	2000, Astoria on the River Thames
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	4:47 4:21 (Single Mix)
Label	Parlophone (Europe), Toshiba EMI (Japan)
Songwriters	Paul Draper, Dominic Chad
Producers	Hugh Padgham, Michael Hunter (co-producer)
Mansun singles chronology
"Six" (1999) "I Can Only Disappoint U" (2000) "Electric Man" (2000)

"I Can Only Disappoint U" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper with lead guitarist Dominic Chad. It was recorded and produced by Hugh Padgham and co-producer Michael Hunter during sessions for the group's third studio album. The song was released as the first single in 2000 from the group's third album, Little Kix. The song went on to become their fourth and final top ten hit in the UK peaking at #8.^[1] A progressive house/trance^[2] remix by Paul Oakenfold preceded the release of the single during the summer of 2000.

In 2004, Mansun released a demo recording of the song on the compilation album Kleptomania. The demo was recorded by Paul Draper alone with guitar overdubs by Dominic Chad.

In 2013, Dev Hynes recording under his Blood Orange name recorded a cover of the song. The song was retitled "Always Let U Down" and released on his second studio album Cupid Deluxe.