Lay Me Down
Flume/Sam Smith Lyrics


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Yes, I do, I believe
That one day I will be where I was
Right there, right next to you
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
The moon, and the stars are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
No words can explain the way I'm missing you
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
These tears, they tell their own story

Told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
Can I lay by your side, next to you? You
And make sure you're alright
I'll take care of you
And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight

I'm reaching out to you
Can you hear my call, boy?
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, I'm missing you like crazy, you

Can I lay by your side? Next to you, to you
And make sure you're alright
I'll take care of you
And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight

Oh, lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side, whoa
Lay me down tonight




Lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Flume/Sam Smith's song "Lay Me Down" express the deep longing and heartache that comes with missing someone you love. The singer believes that one day they will be reunited with their loved one, but until then, they are left with a sense of emptiness and a "hole" inside of them. They are overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and loneliness, but are holding onto hope that they will one day be together again.


The lyric "told me not to cry when you were gone, but the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong" speaks to the societal pressure to conceal one's vulnerability and emotions, but ultimately being unable to do so when the pain is too intense.


The chorus of the song asks to be allowed to lay down next to their loved one and take care of them, showing the deep desire to be with and provide for their partner. The final lines of the chorus ("and I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight") illustrate the depth of their longing and the inability to fully function without the presence of their loved one.


Overall, the lyrics of "Lay Me Down" portray raw and emotional honesty about the pain of missing someone deeply, while also communicating a steadfast hope for a reunion with them someday.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, I do, I believe
I am confident that someday, I'll return to the place where I was with you.


That one day I will be where I was
I long for the day when I can be with you again.


Right there, right next to you
I envision myself being close to you, where I belong.


And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
Life without you has been challenging and miserable.


The moon, and the stars are nothing without you
Even the beauty of the night sky has lost its appeal without you.


Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
I can't express how much I miss the feeling of your touch and the warmth of your skin.


No words can explain the way I'm missing you
There are no words in any language that can adequately convey how much I miss you.


Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I can't ignore the profound emptiness and sorrow I feel in my heart.


These tears, they tell their own story
My tears are the only way to convey the depth of my sadness and longing for you.


Told me not to cry when you were gone
You told me not to cry when you left, but my emotions are too powerful to hold back.


But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
The intensity of my emotions is too much to bear.


Can I lay by your side, next to you? You
I yearn to lay down next to you and be with you again.


And make sure you're alright
I want to take care of you and make sure you're okay.


I'll take care of you
I will always be there for you and look out for you.


And I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
Being here without you by my side is unbearable, and I need to be with you now.


I'm reaching out to you
I am trying to connect with you emotionally.


Can you hear my call, boy?
I hope that you are listening and can feel my love for you.


This hurt that I've been through
I have been through so much pain and heartache without you.


I'm missing you, I'm missing you like crazy, you
No matter what I do or where I go, I can't shake this insatiable longing for you.


Oh, lay me down tonight
Let me lay down next to you tonight.


Lay me by your side, whoa
Let me be close to you, where I belong.


Can I lay by your side? Next to you, to you
Once again, I beg to lay down next to you and be close to you.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Elvin Duval Dalphinis Smith, James John Napier, Samuel Frederick Smith

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sabine Müller

[Verse 1: Sam Smith]
Yes I do, I believe
That one day I will be where I was
Right there, right next to you
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
The moon, the stars are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
No words can explain the way I'm missing you
Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
These tears, they tell their own story

[Pre-Chorus: Sam Smith]
Told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong

[Chorus: Sam Smith]
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you?
And make sure you're alright
I'll take care of you
I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight

[Verse 2: John Legend]
I'm reaching out to you
Can you hear my call ?
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
[Chorus: Sam Smith & John Legend]
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you?
And make sure you're alright
I'll take care of you
I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight

[Outro: Sam Smith & John Legend]
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you-ou



Antonaut

Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
No words can explain, the way i’m missing you
Deny this emptiness, this hole that i’m inside
These tears, they tell their own story

You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling’s overwhelming, it's much too strong

(x2) Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
And make sure you’re alright
I’ll take care of you, (x2)


I’m reaching out to you
I’m reaching out to you
I’m reaching out to you
I’m reaching out to you.... uhhh uhhh



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TurnUpTheAC63

In 2022 still a testament to flume’s talent. Just incredible what this man can do with electronic music

FunkinTaco

2:57 - 4:29 is the best part. Just absolute chills.

blue_sky & orange_clouds

Why are all Flume's remixes SO GODLIKE? I have to admit that Flume is one of the greatest music composers of our time.

Carlos C

Que música tan poderosa. Todos los remix de Fluxe transmiten una gran fuerza.

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Fernando Montalvo

+nicolas albeiro lopez saldarriaga Fluxe no joda😹

artroquE

+Carlos Valencia yes

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talon weekusk

I just remembered this song randomly laying bed last night. Just goes to show that true love always finds a way back into your life. #blessthissong

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