Lay me Down
Judy Blank Lyrics
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'bout the troubled state I'm in
Tonight I have been drinking
Just a glass too much again
My poor old heart, I soaked it
Because my baby broke it
Can some come
Pick me up
He said he had some work to do
In a town up in the north
But baby knew exactly
What he was coming for
Big blue eyes, two feeble minds
Slipped his hand under her skirt
And he went
Picked her up
And laid her down
If he were a coyboy
Back in old America
No one would be pleased to hear
That he'd been sleeping around, oh no
People would've called the sheriff
Star-shaped badge blinking in the sun
And he would come
Pick him up
And shoot him down
But that ain't ever gonna happen
This ain't old America
And looking at the fun he's having
Can sometimes bring me down
Those nights I don't wanna wake up
Thank god it's just a break up
Can someone come
Pick me up
And lay me down
Can someone come
Pick me up
And lay me down
The lyrics of Judy Blank's song "Lay Me Down" embody a range of emotions - from heartbreak to longing and, ultimately, resignation. In the first verse, the singer is grappling with the aftermath of a relationship that has left her feeling emotionally battered. She has resorted to drinking to numb the pain, and in her despair, she longs for someone to come and comfort her. The use of the phrase "lay me down" suggests a desire for both physical and emotional support - the singer wants someone to hold her and make her feel safe.
The second verse tells the story of a man who takes advantage of a vulnerable woman, highlighting issues of power dynamics and consent. The singer paints a vivid picture of the situation - the man has gone to great lengths to cover up his true intentions, even pretending to have work to do in another town. However, his true nature is revealed when he makes a move on the woman, betraying her trust and violating her boundaries. The contrast between the two verses highlights the fragility of human relationships and the devastating effects of trust being broken.
The final verse draws a comparison between the modern world and the wild west, suggesting that the lack of consequences for bad behaviour is a sign of societal decline. The singer expresses a sense of despair at the state of the world, acknowledging that the man who hurt her is unlikely to face any repercussions for his actions. Despite this, she keeps on hoping for someone to come and comfort her, a sentiment that echoes throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been thinking
I've been reflecting on my current emotional state.
'bout the troubled state I'm in
I'm feeling emotionally distressed and unstable.
Tonight I have been drinking
I turned to alcohol to try and numb my feelings.
Just a glass too much again
I may have had more to drink than I should have.
My poor old heart, I soaked it
My heart is hurting and I'm trying to drown out the pain with alcohol.
Because my baby broke it
My significant other hurt me emotionally.
Can some come
Is there anyone out there who can help me?
Pick me up
Can someone lift me out of my pain?
And lay me down
Can someone help soothe me and comfort me?
He said he had some work to do
My partner told me he was going to work.
In a town up in the north
He was supposedly going to a location further away from me.
But baby knew exactly
I suspected that he lied to me.
What he was coming for
I believed he had ulterior motives.
Big blue eyes, two feeble minds
We were both vulnerable and easily swayed.
Slipped his hand under her skirt
He was sexually aggressive toward me.
And he went
He acted without concern for my wellbeing.
Picked her up
He took advantage of me.
And laid her down
He used me for his own pleasure.
If he were a coyboy
If he were living in a different time and place.
Back in old America
In a different era of American history.
No one would be pleased to hear
People would have been unhappy to learn.
That he'd been sleeping around, oh no
That he had been unfaithful to me.
People would've called the sheriff
Community members would have acted as law enforcement.
Star-shaped badge blinking in the sun
The sheriff would have shown off his badge for all to see.
And he would come
The sheriff would have taken action against my partner's infidelity.
Pick him up
The sheriff would have arrested my partner.
And shoot him down
The sheriff would have punished my partner for his wrongdoing.
But that ain't ever gonna happen
That is not how things work in our current society.
This ain't old America
Our current societal values are different.
And looking at the fun he's having
Seeing how happy he is with someone else hurts me.
Can sometimes bring me down
This realization can make me feel even worse.
Those nights I don't wanna wake up
Some nights, I wish I could just sleep and not face my pain.
Thank god it's just a break up
I am grateful that this pain is temporary.
Can someone come
Is there anyone out there who can help me?
Pick me up
Can someone lift me out of my pain?
And lay me down
Can someone help soothe me and comfort me?
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.