Lay It Down
ILLENIUM & Krewella & SLANDER Lyrics
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Scaring myself
Going through changes
But I need to let you know
Maybe I'm in
The dark, no lighthouse
I know I kept you waiting
Yeah, it's a long way back but I'm falling
I been tryna cure my head, full of toxins
I don't wanna drag you down where I'm failing
But I don't wanna lose you now, so I'm saying
I would lay my guard down for you
I would lay my guard down for you
I would lay my guard down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I'm unravelling
Cracking open (I'm cracking open)
Losing grasp of
Someone I used to know
Will you find me (oh, will you find me)
Somewhere halfway? (Somewhere halfway?)
I know I kept my distance
But I can't do this alone
Yeah, it's a long way back but I'm falling
I been tryna cure my head, full of toxins
I don't wanna drag you down where I'm failing
But I don't wanna lose you now, so I'm saying
I would lay my guard down for you (lay it down, lay it down, lay it down)
I would lay my guard down for you (lay it down, lay it down, lay it down)
I would lay my guard down for you (lay it down, lay it down, lay it down)
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
The song "Lay It Down" by ILLENIUM, Krewella & SLANDER, tells a story of someone who is going through a difficult phase in life and is scared of losing the person they love. The first few lines suggest that the singer has been going through a lot of changes and that they are afraid of the person they have become. However, they need to let the other person know what is going on in their head. The next set of lyrics say that the person feels like they are in the dark with no lighthouse, but they don't want to do this alone. They acknowledge that it's a long way back, but they are falling apart and want to lay their guards down to save their relationship. The line "full of toxins" could be interpreted as having negative thoughts that are taking a toll on their headspace.
The chorus is the most powerful part of the song where the singer emphasizes that they are willing to lay their guards down for this person. They want to trust the other person with their vulnerabilities and be open about what they are going through. They plea for the person to find them somewhere halfway, as they are ready to make things work but can't do it alone. It's a heart-wrenching plea for help from someone who realizes they need support to get through the tough times they are facing.
Overall, this song is a beautiful representation of human emotions and how we should communicate with loved ones in times of distress. It's an encouragement to let our guards down and accept the support we need instead of trying to do everything alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I've been
Recently, I have been
Scaring myself
Filling myself with fear and anxiety
Going through changes
Experiencing significant personal transformation
But I need to let you know
However, I must communicate this to you
Maybe I'm in
Perhaps I find myself
The dark, no lighthouse
Lost and without guidance or direction
I know I kept you waiting
I acknowledge that I have made you wait for me
But I can't do this alone
I require your support and assistance
Yeah, it's a long way back but I'm falling
Although it is a considerable distance, I am falling backwards
I been tryna cure my head, full of toxins
I have been attempting to heal my mind from toxic thoughts
I don't wanna drag you down where I'm failing
I am afraid of bringing you down with me in my shortcomings
But I don't wanna lose you now, so I'm saying
However, I do not want to lose you now, so I am expressing myself
I would lay my guard down for you
I am willing to put aside my defenses for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I am committed to laying it all down for you
I'm unravelling
I am slowly coming apart
Cracking open (I'm cracking open)
Breaking open and exposing my vulnerabilities
Losing grasp of
Losing control over
Someone I used to know
A person I once knew well
Will you find me (oh, will you find me)
Can you find me
Somewhere halfway? (Somewhere halfway?)
Halfway between where we are now
I know I kept my distance
I acknowledge that I have kept a distance from you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I will put everything on the line for you
I would lay my guard down for you (lay it down, lay it down, lay it down)
I am prepared to let go of my defenses for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I am committed to putting everything aside for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I am dedicated to giving my all for you
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
I am willing to put everything on the line for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Cody Tarpley, Derek Andersen, Jahan Yousaf, Nicholas Miller, Scott Land, Yasmine Yousaf
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro: Yasmine Yousaf]
Ooh-oh-oh-oh
Ooh-oh-oh-oh
[Verse 1: Yasmine Yousaf]
Lately, I've been scaring myself
Going through changes
But I need to let you know
Maybe I'm in the dark, no lighthouse
I know I kept you waiting
But I can't do this alone
[Pre-Chorus: Jahan Yousaf]
Yeah, it's a long way back but I'm fallin' (but I'm fallin')
I've been tryna cure my head full of toxins (full of toxins)
I don't wanna drag you down when I'm failin' (when I'm failin')
But I don't wanna lose you now, so I'm sayin' (so I'm sayin')
[Chorus: Yasmine Yousaf and Jahan Yousaf]
I would lay my guard down for you
Ooh-oh
I would lay my guard down for you
Ooh-oh
I would lay my guard down for you
Ooh-oh
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh
[Drop]
[Verse 2: Yasmine Yousaf]
I'm unravelling
Cracking open
Losing grasp of someone I used to know
Will you find me somewhere halfway?
I know I kept my distance
But I can't do this alone
[Pre-Chorus: Jahan Yousaf]
Yeah, it's a long way back but I'm fallin' (but I'm fallin')
I've been tryna cure my head full of toxins (full of toxins)
I don't wanna drag you down when I'm failin' (when I'm failin')
But I don't wanna lose you now, so I'm sayin' (so I'm sayin')
[Chorus: Yasmine Yousaf and Jahan Yousaf]
I would lay my guard down for you
Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down
I would lay my guard down for you
Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down
(oh, laying my guard down)
I would lay my guard down for you
Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh
[Bridge: Yasmine Yousaf and Jahan Yousaf]
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh-oh
[Drop]
[Outro: Yasmine Yousaf and Jahan Yousaf]
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh
I would lay, I would lay, I would lay it down for you
Ooh-oh-oh-oh
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Without a doubt❤️❤️
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This song is beautiful deserves like over a million views...Its a perfect mix between these 3 artist 💯
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idk Nurture by Porter Robinson was pretty earth shattering
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Definitely!
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So happy it’s out!!! ♥️
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I love you Slander! ♥️♥️
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SLANDER GOD's✨
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Thank so much! ❤️