Layla )
Eric Clapton Lyrics


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What'll you do when you get lonely
And nobody's waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long.
You know it's just your foolish pride.

Layla, you've got me on my knees.
Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.

I tried to give you consolation
When your old man had let you down.
Like a fool, I fell in love with you,
Turned my whole world upside down.

Layla, you've got me on my knees.
Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.

Let's make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane.
Please don't say we'll never find a way
And tell me all my love's in vain.

Layla, you've got me on my knees.
Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.

Layla, you've got me on my knees.




Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eric Clapton's seminal hit song "Layla" revolve around the singer's unrequited love for a woman named Layla. The song's melancholic, heartfelt tone is established right from the first verse, where the singer contemplates the loneliness and isolation that can set in when one is devoid of a romantic partner. He implores Layla to consider the same fate, asking what she would do if nobody were standing by her side when loneliness crept in.


Throughout the song, Clapton laments his love for Layla, acknowledging that he fell for her despite the odds and his knowledge that she may not return his affections. He romanticizes the idea of being on his knees, begging for her love and approval, and expresses a desire to soothe his worried mind. The song's chorus is perhaps its most iconic feature, with Clapton's pleading voice crying out "Layla, you've got me on my knees / Layla, I'm begging, darling please / Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind."


The final verse of the song takes on a more hopeful tone, with Clapton suggesting that he and Layla make the most of their current situation before it's too late. He urges Layla not to dismiss the possibility of finding happiness together, insisting that their love is not in vain. However, the song ultimately ends in ambiguity, with no clear resolution as to whether or not the singer's love for Layla is reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

What'll you do when you get lonely
What actions will you take when you feel alone?


And nobody's waiting by your side?
When nobody is there to comfort you or stand by your side?


You've been running and hiding much too long.
You've been avoiding your true feelings for far too long.


You know it's just your foolish pride.
You recognize that your stubbornness and pride are causing you to suffer unnecessarily.


Layla, you've got me on my knees.
Your love for Layla has put you in a vulnerable state of desperation.


Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
You're pleading for Layla's love and affection.


Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.
You're asking Layla to alleviate your anxiety and fears.


I tried to give you consolation
You attempted to comfort Layla when she was feeling down.


When your old man had let you down.
When Layla's father disappointed her.


Like a fool, I fell in love with you,
You feel foolish for falling deeply in love with Layla, despite any negative consequences.


Turned my whole world upside down.
Your love for Layla completely changed your life.


Let's make the best of the situation
You're suggesting that you and Layla make the most of the present circumstances.


Before I finally go insane.
Before you become completely overwhelmed with emotion and potentially lose your mind.


Please don't say we'll never find a way
You're pleading for Layla's support and encouragement that your relationship isn't doomed to fail.


And tell me all my love's in vain.
You don't want to believe that your love for Layla is pointless.


Layla, you've got me on my knees.
Your love for Layla has put you in a vulnerable state of desperation.


Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
You're pleading for Layla's love and affection.


Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.
You're asking Layla to alleviate your anxiety and fears.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON, JIM GORDON

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@Gablaus

What'll you do when you get lonely
And nobody's waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long
You know it's just your foolish pride
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
I tried to give you consolation
When your old man had let you down
Like a fool, I fell in love with you
Turned my whole world upside down
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
Let's make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane
Please don't say I'll never find a way
And tell me all my love's in vain
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind



@udeshya5392

Lyrics of Layla:
What will you do when you get lonely
No one waiting by your side?
You've been running, hiding much too long
You know it's just your foolish pride

Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?

Tried to give you consolation
Your old man had let you down
Like a fool, I fell in love with you
You turned my whole world upside down

Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?

Make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane
Please don't say we'll never find a way
Tell me all my love's in vain

Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?

(Yeah, yeah)

Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?

(Music)
(Announcement)

Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?

Layla, got me on my knees
Layla, begging, darling, please Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?



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That I'm gonna lie is one of the best things I've read. It was creative. Kudos.

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@@harleybum4336 He is not the first to write this...

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@deborah2505

I play this version every night for my cat named Layla. She knows it's being played for her and always comes running.

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That is so sweet 🖤🐈

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Awe 💕🥰

@rdg4575

Tabs? I try to figure it out but I get stuck. Any tips are welcome😄

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