Lay me Down
John Legend Sam Smith Lyrics
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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
The night, this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming
They're 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?
Woah, this hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, 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
Woah, lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
The lyrics of John Legend and Sam Smith's collaborated song titled "Lay Me Down" is a heart-wrenching tribute to a lost love. The song opens with John Legend singing, "Yes, I do, I believe, that one day I will be where I was right there, right next to you." The singer expresses that he desperately misses his companion and wants to be with them again. The days become harder for him, and the emptiness inside him becomes more profound as the moon and the stars hold no significance without his partner's presence. In the chorus, the singer asks if he can lay by his love's side to ensure their well-being and take care of them because he doesn't want to be anywhere else if he can't be with them.
Sam Smith's part comes in when he sings, "You told me not to cry when you were gone, but the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong." The lyrics signify that the lost love had emotionally neglected the singer. However, Sam Smith, too, misses his partner and wants to lay by their side, take care of them, and ensure their safety. He reaches out to his love, asking if he can hear his call because he's missing them terribly. The song ends with both singers asking, "Can I lay by your side, next to you?"
The emotional resonance of "Lay Me Down" was not just felt by the audience. The artists, John Legend and Sam Smith, also felt the emotionality of the song's purpose, so much so that they collaborated a second time to make a honed version of the song for Comic Relief.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I do, I believe
I have faith that someday I'll be back where I started, beside you.
That one day I will be, where I was
I'll be right next to you, where I used to be.
Right there, right next to you
By your side is where I belong.
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
Without you here, everything is difficult and gloomy.
The moon, the stars, are nothing without you
Even the brightest things in the sky are dull compared to you.
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
Your presence is a feeling that's impossible to describe.
No words can explain, the way I'm missing you
I can't find words to express how much I long for you.
The night, this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside
I feel empty and incomplete without you here.
These tears, they tell their own story
My tears symbolize how much pain I'm in.
You told me not to cry when you were gone
You advised me not to shed tears in your absence.
But the feeling's overwhelming
I can't help being overwhelmed by my emotions.
They're much too strong
My feelings are too intense to ignore.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
May I rest beside you and ensure you're well taken care of.
And make sure you're alright
I want to provide comfort and security for you.
I'll take care of you
I'll be there for you, to support and care for you.
And I don't want to be here
Being without you is unbearable.
If I can't be with you tonight
If I can't be by your side tonight, it's not worth being here at all.
I'm reaching out to you
I'm trying to connect with you and make you aware of my presence.
Can you hear my call?
Are you listening to me, paying attention to my pleas?
Woah, this hurt that I've been through
The pain I'm enduring is difficult to fathom.
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
I'm desperately, intensely missing you.
Oh, lay me down tonight
Allow me to rest my worries aside and be comforted by you.
Lay me by your side
Let me lay beside you and feel your warmth and security.
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
May I have the honor of being beside you and providing for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAM SMITH, JAMES NAPIER, ELVIN SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brunosn5397
Lyric:
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
The night, 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
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?
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
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 wanna be here if I can't be with you tonight
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
@icedoatmilklatte910
I listen to this song religiously. When my Godmom had cancer, I used to lie right beside her in her bed. Her funeral was today. I'm not asking for pity, but I'm just saying this song will always remind me of her no matter what.
@Jova3012
I'm sorry
@icedoatmilklatte910
+Jessica Ovalle it's okay. I'm happier knowing that she's not suffering anymore 😊
@moonshine2296
aw rip to your grandma. i hope youre okay now 💕💕
@chonasoriano6071
+Virginia Coleman i am very sorry for your loss my mother just died to....
@cibafnad
+Virginia Coleman i know im a little late, i listen to too:), my grandad died too, i understand the same thing
@SanVB
This song is like a bad relationship. It breaks your heart but you just can't let it go.
Replay.
@mixerandlovaticm.c.7122
Jac Debaires yep
@emmaderbyshire1654
Damn your comment hit me hard
@ananthuashokan8219
Woh its so good