Lay me Down
Lisa Stansfield Lyrics
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Sweeter than caramel
The way he weaves his madness
And it puts me in a spell
He twists me 'round his finger
And I enjoy it so
Hold me in his tender arms
And never let me go
Never let me go
Never let me go
Do, down, lay me down
Do, down, lay me down
Do, down, lay me down
Do, down, lay me down
There's never complication
He'll never compromise
His kisses never ending
And they send me to the sky
He's understanding
And he'll never let me down
He fills me up with passion
And he'll always be around
He'll always be around
He'll always be around
Always be, he will always be around
Do, down, lay me down
Do, down, lay me down
You hear what I say
Do, down, lay me down
Do, down, lay me down
Do, down, lay me down
He'll never let me down
Do, down, lay me down
Do you know what it means to me
Do, down, lay me down
And he's everything, oh baby
He'll always be around
He'll always be around
He'll always be around
He'll always be, he'll always be around
The song Lay Me Down by Lisa Stansfield is a slow ballad which describes a relationship where the singer is completely in love with her partner. The opening line, "He's warmer than the radiator, sweeter than caramel," compares her partner to two things that are typically associated with warmth, comfort, and sweetness, indicating that he brings her happiness, comfort, and safety. The singer appreciates the way her partner can manipulate and control her in a way that is not overpowering but more a spell, and she enjoys being wrapped around his finger.
The chorus, "Do, down, lay me down," acts as a comforting, repetitive phrase and brings a sense of security and safety as she sings about how her partner will never let her down and he will always be around. The singer feels complete and content with the stability and simplicity of the relationship, as there are no complications or arguments with her partner. She describes his kisses as being never-ending and exhilarating, taking her to the sky, indicating that she is completely and utterly in love with this person.
Overall, the song is about the feeling of comfort and contentment that comes with being in a loving relationship, where the partner is reliable and brings happiness with even the simplest of actions.
Line by Line Meaning
He's warmer than the radiator
He is an extremely affectionate and caring person
Sweeter than caramel
His love is incredibly sweet and enjoyable
The way he weaves his madness
His charm is all-consuming and infectious
And it puts me in a spell
His behavior has a mesmerizing effect on me
He twists me 'round his finger
He has complete control and influence over me
And I enjoy it so
I don't mind being under his influence because it feels good
Hold me in his tender arms
His touch is gentle and comforting
And never let me go
I don't want him to ever stop holding me
He'll never let me go
He promises to never let me go
There's never complication
Our relationship is simple and uncomplicated
He'll never compromise
He will never make me feel uncomfortable or betrayed
His kisses never ending
His love and passion for me is infinite
And they send me to the sky
His kisses make me feel euphoric and blissful
He's understanding
He is empathetic and supportive
And he'll never let me down
He is reliable and trustworthy
He fills me up with passion
His love and intimacy make me feel fulfilled and alive
And he'll always be around
He promises to always be there for me
Do, down, lay me down
Request to be held and comforted by him
You hear what I say
He needs to understand how important he is to her
Do you know what it means to me
Expressing the depth of her feelings to him
And he's everything, oh baby
He is the most important thing in her life
He'll always be around
He will always be present and loyal to her
He'll always be around
Reiterating that he will never leave her
He'll always be, he'll always be around
He will always be by her side, no matter what happens
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN EDWARD BEDGGOOD, ANDREW MORRIS, SIMON JOE NUGENT, BEN PHILIP SALTER, DANNY MARSDEN S WIDDICOMBE
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