1. An American post-grunge … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name Crossfade.
1. An American post-grunge band
2. A Swedish pop rock band
1. Crossfade is an American rock band from Columbia, South Carolina. Their current members are Ed Sloan on lead vocals and guitar, Les Hall on Lead guitar, keyboard, and backing vocals, and Mitch James on backing vocals and bass. Since their formation in 1999 Crossfade has released two studio albums - their platinum selling self-titled debut album in 2004, and Falling Away in 2006. The Dear Cocaine Songfacts reports that their third album, We All Bleed, was the band's first since signing with Eleven Seven Music and was released on June 21, 2011.
2. Crossfade is a rock-pop band from Sweden.
The band consists of founding members Lars Hallbäck (lead guitar) and Richard Stenström (keyboards). Lead singer is Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen). The 'rhythm twins' are the brothers Per Lindvall (drums) and Sven Lindvall (bass guitar), both of them seasoned session musicians.
Their only album "White on Blue" was released in 2004.
A second album is being released in TBD 2011, called "Secret Love"
Lay me Down
Crossfade Lyrics
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It's not like I'm worth saving anyway
I don't belong here, I never really wanted to be here
Why can't somebody else take my place?
Lay me down, I'm so tired
Empty inside, a life uninspired
I've written letters to the ones
I've loved so much that it hurts to say goodbye
I wanna die, I just don't wanna be alive
Lay me down, I'm so tired
Empty inside, a life uninspired
Lay me down, I'm so tired
Empty inside, a life uninspired
Lay me down
It was such a pleaure that I never knew
Something I always thought I couldn't do
But you don't know anything that makes me feel life
Except making you bleed five times in one night
You know you deserved it
The lyrics to Crossfade's song Lay Me Down are expressing deep sadness and feelings of hopelessness. The singer is feeling so lifeless that they describe themselves as not worth saving and wishing someone else could take their place. They express that they do not feel like they belong in the world and never really wanted to be here to begin with. The singer is so tired and empty inside, feeling like their life is uninspired and useless. They have even written letters to the ones they loved, saying goodbye, and wanting to die. The repetition of "lay me down" emphasizes the singer's desire for peace and an end to their pain.
It is apparent that the singer may be struggling with mental health, as they mention wanting to die but not wanting to be alive. The lyrics express the pain that can come with depression and suicidal ideation. The mention of making someone bleed five times in one night suggests a history of self-harm, and perhaps the guilt and shame that often accompany it.
In conclusion, the lyrics to Lay Me Down are deeply emotional and express feelings of hopelessness and despair. The singer's struggles with mental health are apparent, and the repetition of "lay me down" emphasizes their desire for peace and an end to their pain. The song highlights the importance of reaching out for help and support when struggling with mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over, I quit, I'm about as lifeless as it gets
The singer has given up on life and feels completely devoid of energy or hope.
It's not like I'm worth saving anyway
The singer doesn't feel like they have any value, so why bother trying to save them?
I don't belong here, I never really wanted to be here
The singer feels like they don't fit in or belong in this world and never really wanted to be here in the first place.
Why can't somebody else take my place?
The artist wishes someone else could take over their life and carry on for them.
Lay me down, I'm so tired
Empty inside, a life uninspired
The artist is exhausted, both physically and emotionally. They feel like their life is empty and lacks purpose.
I'm useless, I'm done
I've written letters to the ones
I've loved so much that it hurts to say goodbye
I wanna die, I just don't wanna be alive
The singer thinks they are worthless and have nothing left to offer. They have said goodbye to their loved ones in letters because the thought of being alive is too much for them.
It was such a pleaure that I never knew
Something I always thought I couldn't do
But you don't know anything that makes me feel life
Except making you bleed five times in one night
You know you deserved it
This verse is disturbing, describing a feeling of pleasure from harming someone. The violent action and lack of empathy towards the victim is alarming and concerning.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leslie Cameron Hall, Charles Edward Sloan
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