Lay His Head
George Harrison Lyrics


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I know that I seem strange to you sometimes
And who is it in here, you have often thought
But what can I tell you
That you don't know already?
Yes, even the times like this
Will roll away

But I love you (I love you)
I love you (I love you)
That's all that I ever really wanted

I know that it will work out all the same
And whoever it is in here can overcome the pain
A true friend's shoulder to lean on
I'll make it through
And over and over
I feel for you

But I love you (I love you)
I love you (I love you)
That's all that I ever really wanted

Oh yeah, you know that sometimes a man
He has nowhere to lay his head

But what can I tell you
That you don't know already?
Yes, even the worst time like this
Will blow away

But I love you (I love you)
I love you (I love you)
That's all that I ever really wanted

Oh yeah, you know that sometimes a man
He has nowhere to lay his head, nowhere, I said nowhere
Nowhere to lay his head





Oh what can I tell you
That you don't know already?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George Harrison's song Lay His Head seems to reflect a sense of vulnerability, love, and hopelessness. The first verse suggests that the singer is aware of how strange he may appear sometimes and how others may perceive him. He asks the question, "And who is it in here, you have often thought" which may suggest that he may have been seen as someone who is different from the average person. However, the singer consoles the listener by expressing that "even times like this will roll away," suggesting that no matter how weird things may get or how one may be perceived by others, it will not last forever.


In the second verse, the singer expresses that he is willing to be a true friend and to offer a shoulder to lean on, suggesting that he may have experienced hardship or pain himself. He repeats, "I love you" twice, which could suggest that the person he is speaking to is someone he loves and cares for deeply, such as a romantic partner or a close friend. The singer seems to understand that love is all that he ever really wanted, even in the face of difficulty.


In the bridge, the singer repeats the line "Oh yeah, you know that sometimes a man he has nowhere to lay his head" twice. This could suggest that he is referring to himself or someone he loves who may be homeless or struggling to find a sense of stability in life. However, the singer still insists that even in the worst times, things will blow away and that love is ultimately what he wants and needs.


Overall, the lyrics to Lay His Head seem to be expressing a sense of vulnerability and love in the face of hardship. The singer understands that life can be difficult and that people may not always be understanding, but that love is ultimately what will get us through.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that I seem strange to you sometimes
I'm aware that my behavior may seem odd to you occasionally


And who is it in here, you have often thought
You may have questioned who I truly am on occasion


But what can I tell you That you don't know already?
However, there's nothing I can reveal to you that you already aren't aware of


Yes, even the times like this Will roll away
I'm certain that our current struggles will eventually come to pass


But I love you (I love you) I love you (I love you) That's all that I ever really wanted
Despite everything, I still have love for you, and that's all I truly wanted in life


I know that it will work out all the same And whoever it is in here can overcome the pain
I have confidence that things will work out in the end, and whoever I may be on the inside can make it through the pain


A true friend's shoulder to lean on I'll make it through And over and over I feel for you
I can always rely on a supportive friend to help me get through tough times, and I constantly have empathy and compassion for you


Oh yeah, you know that sometimes a man He has nowhere to lay his head
Sometimes I feel lost and without a sense of direction or belonging


But what can I tell you That you don't know already?
But it's not something I can really explain to you that you don't already understand


Yes, even the worst time like this Will blow away
I'm confident that even the most difficult times will eventually pass


Nowhere to lay his head
Feeling like I have no place to call my own




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jack DiChiara

I know that I seem strange to you sometimes
And who is it in here, you have often thought
But what can I tell you
That you don't know already?
Yes, even the times like this
Will roll away
But I love you (I love you)
I love you (I love you)
That's all that I ever really wanted
I know that it will work out all the same
And whoever it is in here can overcome the pain
A true friend's shoulder to lean on
I'll make it through
And over and over
I feel for you
But I love you (I love you)
I love you (I love you)
That's all that I ever really wanted
Oh yeah, you know that sometimes a man
He has nowhere to lay his head
But what can I tell you
That you don't know already?
Yes, even the worst time like this
Will blow away
But I love you (I love you)
I love you (I love you)
That's all that I ever really wanted
Oh yeah, you know that sometimes a man
He has nowhere to lay his head, nowhere, I said nowhere
Nowhere to lay his head
Oh what can I tell you
That you don't know already



All comments from YouTube:

Stuart Munro

How come George never finished a lot of his great songs as well , heard Walruz finish them they’re better than the released ones on all things must pass

Jon Bartlett

The first time I’ve ever heard this tune. Absolutely beautiful.

Robin Wilson

Me too, Jon - what a discovery all these years later!

Patti Sampson

Anther George song that is under-rated, most people have probably never even heard the, but he's bearing his heart and soul again , Bravo, George! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💜💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Joe Postove

It certainly deserved its own release. I wonder if any radio stations gave it play.

Hare Georgeson

Warner Bros' idiots dropped out a lot of magnificent songs George wrote

Matthew Giffin

Spectacular song. Why on earth would they request this to be removed?

Colin Dowd

I just love the way this song builds up to a gentle crescendo

Александр Котин

One of his best songs.

Gordon Darr

George must have an entire album of unreleased coolage.

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