LAY DOWN
Lail Arad Lyrics

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Why was I so ready to lay down with you
dive right in and drown with you
kingdom and a crown for you
I ask again)
why was i so ready to lay down with you
dive right in and drown with you
kingdom and a crown for you

Your protective mother
told me not to bother
your prospective lover
warned me not to go there

Why d'I need to lay it on the line for you
explain every sign to you
will you be mine, i said to you
will you be mine, i said to you
will you be mine, i said to you
will you by mine

Why d'i need to lay it on so thick with you
want it all so quick with you
think that it would stick

Your protective mother
told me not to bother
your prospective lover
warned me not to go there

Even with an arrow through my chest
I still could not lay down to rest
even with an arrow through my chest
I still could not lay down to rest

Even with an arrow through my chest
I still could not lay down
could not lay down
No no, no no, no no, no no
No no, no no, no no, no no
No no, no no, no no.
oh no
oh no
oh no
oh your prospective mother
she told me not to bother you...

she told me not to bother you...

she told me not to bother you...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song describe the vulnerability and willingness to give everything to someone who may not reciprocate those emotions. The singer questions their own reasoning for exposing themselves so entirely to another person, sharing every thought, and caring for them beyond measure. The repetition of "why was I so ready" emphasizes the confusion and self-reflection of the singer.

The second verse delves deeper into the desire to be with this person, even at the cost of self-sacrifice or relinquishing power over one's own life. The mention of a "kingdom and a crown for you" suggests the desire to become subservient to the other person, putting them on a pedestal above all else. The repetition of "will you be mine" reinforces the desire for a mutual connection with this person, even if it means disregarding warnings from others.

The final verse, with its mention of the arrow through the chest, adds an element of physical pain to the emotions already present in the song. Despite the possibility of heartbreak, the singer cannot let go of the desire for this person. The repeated "no no" at the end of the song suggests a reluctance to accept the reality of the situation or refuse to give up hope.

Line by Line Meaning

Why was I so ready to lay myself bare for you every thought to share with you correlate and care for you (i ask again) why was i so ready to lay myself bare for you every thought to share with you correlate and care for you
Why was I so willing to be vulnerable with you, to open up and share everything, to connect and care for you? I ask myself again, why was I so ready to do all this for you?

Why was I so ready to lay down with you dive right in and drown with you kingdom and a crown for you I ask again) why was i so ready to lay down with you dive right in and drown with you kingdom and a crown for you
Why was I so willing to be intimate with you, to take the plunge and risk everything for you? I ask myself again, why was I so ready to do all this for you?

Your protective mother told me not to bother your prospective lover warned me not to go there
Your mother warned me not to get involved with you, and your potential lover cautioned me against pursuing you.

Why d'I need to lay it on the line for you explain every sign to you will you be mine, i said to you will you be mine, i said to you will you be mine, i said to you will you by mine
Why do I feel the need to be so explicit with you, to spell out every hint of attraction and ask if you will be with me?

Why d'i need to lay it on so thick with you want it all so quick with you think that it would stick
Why do I feel the need to be so forceful with you, to want everything so fast, and to believe that it will all work out?

Even with an arrow through my chest I still could not lay down to rest even with an arrow through my chest I still could not lay down to rest
Even with a painful wound, I cannot give up or surrender.

Even with an arrow through my chest I still could not lay down could not lay down No no, no no, no no, no no No no, no no, no no, no no No no, no no, no no. oh no oh no oh no oh your prospective mother she told me not to bother you... she told me not to bother you... she told me not to bother you...
Despite my injury or exhaustion, I refuse to quit or back down. The repetition emphasizes my determination. And again, your mother warned me to stay away from you.

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