Laid
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This bed is on fire with passionate love
The neighbors complain about the noises above
But she only comes when she's on top

The therapist said not to see you no more
She said you're like a disease without any cure
She said I'm so obsessed that I'm becoming a bore, oh no
Ah you think you're so pretty

Caught your hand inside the till
Slammed your fingers in the door
Fought with kitchen knives and skewers
Dressed me up in women's clothes
Messed around with gender roles
Line my eyes and call me pretty

Moved out of the house so you moved next door
I locked you out you cut a hole in the wall
I found you sleeping next to me I thought I was alone
You're driving me crazy when are you coming home





Laid
Laid

Overall Meaning

James' song "Laid" is a song about a tumultuous and passionate relationship, full of intensity and complexity. The opening lyric "This bed is on fire with passionate love" hints at an intense and combustible relationship that is marked by fierce emotional and physical connection. The neighbors complain about the noises above, which suggests that the couple is loud in their expression of their love and passion. However, the ambiguity of the lyric "But she only comes when she's on top" suggests that the relationship may not be entirely equal, and that one partner may be more dominant than the other.


The next verse suggests that the relationship is not entirely healthy, as a therapist has advised the singer not to see their partner anymore. The therapist characterizes the partner as a "disease without any cure," suggesting that the relationship is toxic and potentially dangerous. The singer acknowledges that they are obsessed with their partner, and they worry that this obsession is becoming boring and tiresome.


The bridge of the song suggests further turmoil in the relationship, with references to theft ("Caught your hand inside the till") and violence ("Fought with kitchen knives and skewers"). The partner's tendency to dress the singer up in women's clothes and mess around with gender roles suggests further complexity and perhaps confusion in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

This bed is on fire with passionate love
The intense passion in our relationship is palpable and overwhelming.


The neighbors complain about the noises above
Our passionate lovemaking is so loud that it disturbs our neighbors.


But she only comes when she's on top
My partner prefers to take control and be on top during sex.


The therapist said not to see you no more
My therapist advised me to end our relationship for my own well-being.


She said you're like a disease without any cure
According to my therapist, being with you is a toxic and unfixable situation.


She said I'm so obsessed that I'm becoming a bore, oh no
My therapist warned that my fixation on you is causing me to lose my sense of self and become uninteresting.


Ah you think you're so pretty
You have a conceited attitude and believe your looks make you superior.


Caught your hand inside the till
You were caught stealing from the cash register.


Slammed your fingers in the door
You accidentally injured yourself while being careless with the door.


Fought with kitchen knives and skewers
We had a violent argument that escalated to the point of using kitchen utensils as weapons.


Dressed me up in women's clothes
You humiliated me by forcing me to wear women's clothing against my will.


Messed around with gender roles
You enjoy experimenting with gender norms and expectations, which can be confusing and uncomfortable for others.


Line my eyes and call me pretty
You enjoy putting on makeup and expressing femininity, even if it goes against societal norms.


Moved out of the house so you moved next door
After our breakup, you moved right next to me, which is both uncomfortable and intrusive.


I locked you out you cut a hole in the wall
I tried to keep you out of my life, but you persisted and even went to extreme lengths to get to me.


I found you sleeping next to me I thought I was alone
I was surprised and disturbed to find you sleeping next to me without my knowledge or consent.


You're driving me crazy when are you coming home
Your unpredictable and erratic behavior is causing me to feel unstable and tense. I need a resolution to this situation.


Laid
The title of the song and a reference to the act of sexual intercourse.




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Written by: TIMOTHY BOOTH, LAWRENCE GOTT, JAMES GLENNIE

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@toolavish

[Verse 1]
This bed is on fire with passionate love
The neighbours complain about the noises above
But she only comes when she's on top

[Verse 2]
My therapist said not to see you no more
She said you're like a disease without any cure
She said I'm so obsessed that I'm becoming a bore, oh no
Ah, you think you're so pretty
[Verse 3]
Caught your hand inside a till
Slammed your fingers in the door
Fought with kitchen knives and skewers
Dressed me up in women's clothes
Messed around with gender roles
Line my eyes and call me pretty

[Verse 4]
Moved out of the house, so you moved next door
I locked you out, you cut a hole in the wall
I found you sleeping next to me, I thought I was alone
You're driving me crazy, when are you coming home

[Outro]
Laid
Laid



@FaithInTheFuture_23

This bed is on fire with passionate love
The neighbors complain about the noises above
But she only comes when she's on top
My therapist said not to see you no more
She said you're like a disease without any cure
She said I'm so obsessed that I'm becoming a bore, oh no
Ah, you think you're so pretty
Caught your hand inside the till
Slammed your fingers in the door
Fought with kitchen knives and skewers
Dressed me up in women's clothes
Messed around with gender roles
Line my eyes and call me pretty
Moved out of the house so you moved next door
I locked you out, you cut a hole in the wall
I found you sleeping next to me, I thought I was alone
You're driving me crazy, when are you coming home?
Laid
Laid



All comments from YouTube:

@themaggattack

I was in high school when this song came out. The whole album is phenomenal. I will never forget the look of shock on my art teacher's face when he overheard me enthusiastically telling a friend that "I finally got Laid by James". 😂

@maxshafran4799

themaggattack that sounds like a great story

@alcaissie1092

Scientist willie

@robertofraser2168

themaggattack haha funny story thanks for that 😊😊

@commander2107

I don't know why but the past feels so much better than now

@mikethompson5549

Commander Time covers the past with a different lens...

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@jaredj631

This song is so timeless it could have been released in 1969 or last Tuesday.

@efthimiakonstantinides4699

Jared Jeanotte for real!

@user-cb2lz8yy9s

Jared Jeanotte The range in this dude’s voice is pretty incredible.

@johnfalcetta5431

Agree

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