Lay It Down
Julie Rose Lyrics


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You don't say a word
You don't let it show
But there are things about you
No one's ever known

You hold on so tight
It's something that you guard
You've become so good
At just playing the part

You've been hiding
Running from the truth
Listen and you'll hear the Savior
Pleading with you

Lay it down
Wherever you are
Set the shame aside
And open up your heart

**
Lay it down
Dont lift this alone
Rest from all the weight
You were never meant to carry on your own

These peices profound
They can finally be found
When you lay it down

It might take some time
There's no place to find
He's made you a promise
To meet you where you are

You have to be strong
And you've got to believe
His endless love is greater
And will set you free

You've been hiding everything inside
The Savior longs to take this burden from your life

**
Lay it down
Wherever you are
Set the shame aside
And open up your heart

Lay it down
Dont lift this alone
Rest from all the weight
You were never meant to carry on your own

These peices profound
They can finally be found
When you lay it down





When you lay it down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Julie Rose's song "Lay It Down" speak to a person who has been carrying a heavy burden for too long. The opening stanza describes the person's reluctance to share their struggles with others. They keep their pain inside, hiding it from the world. However, the following lines suggest that there are deeper issues at play. This person is holding onto something so tightly it's become a part of who they are. They've become good at playing the part of someone who has it all together while battling something in secret. But the Savior is calling out to them, pleading for them to listen and lay their struggles down.


The chorus is a call to action. It tells the person to put their shame aside and open their heart to God. They don't have to carry this burden anymore; they can lay their struggles down and be free. The lyrics emphasize that this person has been carrying their load alone for too long and that eradicating their pain is not immediate. It takes time and faith to be strong and believe in God's love, which is endless and far greater than what they've held onto. There is a promise to meet them where they are, giving them an opportunity to unload their burden.


The song carries a message of hope and restoration. It is a reminder that one doesn't have to face their struggles alone, and that it's not only okay to ask for help but it's beneficial. When the singer decides to lay down their pain, they will find something profound, an experience that only God's love can give.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't say a word
You keep your struggles locked inside and don't express them to others.


You don't let it show
You hide your emotions and pain from those around you.


But there are things about you No one's ever known
There are aspects of your life and experiences that you have kept secret from everyone else.


You hold on so tight
You cling to your problems and difficulties.


It's something that you guard
You keep your issues and concerns protected and hidden.


You've become so good At just playing the part
You have become skilled at pretending that everything is fine and putting on a façade of happiness and stability.


You've been hiding Running from the truth
You have been avoiding confronting your problems and facing the reality of your situation.


Listen and you'll hear the Savior Pleading with you
God is reaching out to you, urging you to confront your struggles and lay them down.


Lay it down Wherever you are Set the shame aside And open up your heart
Confront your problems and feelings of shame, and be vulnerable about your struggles, regardless of where you are.


Lay it down Dont lift this alone Rest from all the weight You were never meant to carry on your own
Don't try to deal with your problems on your own, take a break from them, and remember that you were never meant to bear the weight of your struggles alone.


These peices profound They can finally be found When you lay it down
When you confront and lay down your struggles, you can find insight and healing that you couldn't access before.


It might take some time There's no place to find He's made you a promise To meet you where you are
The process of confronting and working through your problems may not be quick or easy, but God promises to be with you every step of the way and meet you where you are in your journey.


You have to be strong And you've got to believe His endless love is greater And will set you free
Confronting and dealing with your struggles will require strength and faith, but God's love is more powerful than anything you are going through and can bring freedom and healing.


You've been hiding everything inside The Savior longs to take this burden from your life
You have been keeping your struggles to yourself, but Jesus wants to help you carry the weight of your problems and provide relief from your burden.


When you lay it down
When you confront and deal with your struggles, you can find peace and healing.




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