Lay It Down
Lloyd ft. B.o.B & Rock City Lyrics

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Lay your head on my pillow
Lay your head on my pillow
Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down, oh lay it down
Lay your head on my pillow, yeah

I ain't Casanova, me and Romeo ain't never been friends
But tonight girl I'ma you how much I love you, let the party begin
I'ma do something I never did to you girl

I'ma turn you out, I'll show you a new you girl
Tell your friends you ain't coming out tonight
Wrap your hair girl, tie it up tonight

Lay your head on my pillow
Lay your head on my pillow
Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down, oh lay it down
Lay your head on my pillow, yeah

You're looking at me girl
and I ain't talking about the look in your eyes
Me, my partna' and them is giving a standing ovation girl tonight
So go on and stretch it out 'cause I'm gon' work you good girl
And don't be bougie 'cause tonight I need a hood girl
And I'm gonna tell my friends I ain't coming out tonight
I'ma put the jimmy on and rock that body right

Lay your head on my pillow
Lay your head on my pillow
Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down, oh lay it down
Lay your head on my pillow, yeah

All my fellas say lay, lay, lay
Just gonna lay it down, so I can lay you down
All my ladies say lay, lay, lay
Tell 'em lay it down, so I can lay you down

Lay your head on my pillow
Lay your head on my pillow
Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down, oh lay it down
Lay your head on my pillow, yeah

Lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lay your head down girl
Lay your head down, lay your head down tonight
Lay your head down, lay your head down tonight
Lay your head down, lay your head down
So I can work it, work it, work it, work it

Oh lay, oh lay, oh lay oh lay, oh lay, oh lay

Oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, ooh ooh
Oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, ooh ooh your head down girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lloyd ft. B.o.B & Rock City's song "Lay It Down" are about a man who wants to show his love for his partner. He wants to make love to her and show her a new side of herself, and he urges her to lay her head on his pillow. The song encourages intimacy and passion between two people.

The lyrics depict the man as not usually being the type to be a ladies' man, but he makes an exception for this person he genuinely loves. He urges his lover to stay in with him and be herself, and let him be intimate with her. The lyrics also play off the idea of "laying down" and getting ready for physical intimacy.

In conclusion, the song is about expressing love in a physical and intimate way, and encouraging your partner to lay down their guards and get lost in the moment. It celebrates the vulnerability and trust that is needed for a true emotional and physical connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Lay your head on my pillow
Rest your head on my comfortable bed and allow yourself to feel safe and relaxed

Lay it down, lay it down, lay it down, oh lay it down
Let go of any worries or stresses and surrender yourself to the moment

I ain't Casanova, me and Romeo ain't never been friends
I am not skilled in seduction and have not been successful in charming women in the past

But tonight girl I'ma show you how much I love you, let the party begin
I intend to express my feelings for you in a celebratory manner

I'ma do something I never did to you girl
I plan to give you an experience that I have not previously offered you

I'ma turn you out, I'll show you a new you girl
I will awaken your desires and help you discover a new part of yourself

Tell your friends you ain't coming out tonight
Let people know that you'll be spending the evening with me instead of going out with friends

Wrap your hair girl, tie it up tonight
Put your hair up so that you're comfortable and relaxed

You're looking at me girl and I ain't talking about the look in your eyes
You're checking me out in a way that's not related to eye contact

Me, my partna' and them is giving a standing ovation girl tonight
My friends and I are cheering you on and showing our support for you

So go on and stretch it out 'cause I'm gon' work you good girl
Relax and get ready because I'm going to give you a great experience

And don't be bougie 'cause tonight I need a hood girl
Let go of any pretentiousness because tonight I want someone who's down to earth

And I'm gonna tell my friends I ain't coming out tonight
I'll let my friends know that I'll be spending the night with you instead of going out

I'ma put the jimmy on and rock that body right
I'll put on some music and help you enjoy your body in a new way

All my fellas say lay, lay, lay
My male friends are all in agreement that tonight is going to be enjoyable

All my ladies say lay, lay, lay
My female friends are all in agreement that tonight is going to be enjoyable

Lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lay your head down girl
Rest your head down and let me take care of you

Lay your head down, lay your head down tonight
Allow yourself to be comfortable and let go of any worries

Lay your head down, lay your head down
Relax and give into the moment

So I can work it, work it, work it, work it
Allow me to show you a good time and give you a great experience

Oh lay, oh lay, oh lay oh lay, oh lay, oh lay
Be comfortable and let me take care of you

Oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, ooh ooh
Relax and let me take charge

Oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, ooh ooh your head down girl
Rest your head and let go of any worries

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Esther Dean, Jamal F. Jones, Kenneth Gamble, Walter B. Sigler

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