Lay Me Down
Linda Ronald Lyrics
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The water reflecting the sky
The mirror where I hope that soon we will meet
Lay me down
You'll lay me down by the still waters
'neath the weight of this silence I lift up my eyes
See the walls climb see the distant peaks rise
Lay me down
You'll lay me down by the still waters
I found my way here 'neath the sky wide and pale
Saw the gleam of your scars
Winking gold on the trail
Now I wait in this silence, in shadows and shale
Lay me down
You'll lay me down by the still waters
Lay me down
You'll lay me down by the still waters
In "Lay Me Down" by Linda Ronalds, the lyrics depict a journey of longing and hope for a reunion with a loved one beside still waters. The first verse sets the scene with the singer following a ribbon on the ground, symbolizing a path or guidance. The water reflects the sky, acting as a mirror that signifies a longing for connection and a desire to be reunited.
In the chorus, the repetition of "lay me down" emphasizes the vulnerability and surrender of the singer. By being laid down by the still waters, it suggests a desire for peace and tranquility, but also potentially a metaphorical surrender to the hands of fate or a higher power.
The second verse describes a weight of silence that the singer carries, as they look up and see walls climbing and distant peaks rising. This imagery could represent obstacles and challenges that may be hindering the reunion or causing separation from the loved one. The singer falls to their knees and cries, expressing emotional turmoil and a plea for the reunion to happen.
In the third verse, it is revealed that the singer has found their way to a place under a wide and pale sky. They notice the gleam of their loved one's scars, symbolizing a recognition of the past hardships they have endured together. Now, they wait in silence, in shadows, and among unstable ground (shale), possibly signifying the uncertainty and unease of the waiting period.
Overall, "Lay Me Down" portrays a yearning for connection, an acceptance of vulnerability, and a hope for peaceful reunification with a loved one by the still waters.
Line by Line Meaning
I follow the ribbon laid out at my feet
I am following a clear path or plan that has been set for me
The water reflecting the sky
The water acts as a mirror, reflecting the beauty and vastness of the sky
The mirror where I hope that soon we will meet
I hope that we can connect and come together in this reflective space
Lay me down
I surrender myself and my desires
You'll lay me down by the still waters
You will bring me to a place of serenity and calmness
'neath the weight of this silence I lift up my eyes
Under the heaviness of this quietness, I look upwards
See the walls climb see the distant peaks rise
Witness the barriers and challenges getting higher, and the far-off achievements becoming more visible
Sun-blinded I fall to my knees and I cry
Overwhelmed by the intense brightness, I am brought to my knees in emotional release
I found my way here 'neath the sky wide and pale
I have navigated my path under the broad and colorless sky
Saw the gleam of your scars
I noticed the radiance and significance of the wounds you carry
Winking gold on the trail
The scars symbolize strength and wisdom, shining brightly along the journey
Now I wait in this silence, in shadows and shale
I am patiently enduring the stillness, existing in darkness and uncertainty
Lay me down
I surrender myself and my desires
You'll lay me down by the still waters
You will bring me to a place of serenity and calmness
Lay me down
I surrender myself and my desires
You'll lay me down by the still waters
You will bring me to a place of serenity and calmness
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