Lay Your Love On Me
Matt Berry Lyrics
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As the coins from my pocket hit the untreated wooden floorboards, a large number of roaches scurried from beneath the single mattress, the only piece of furniture in an otherwise empty room.
With her back to me, almost embarrassed, she placed the coins into a once white, greasy handkerchief. She turned round; I could smell gin, as she rested her head on my shoulder. She put her lips to my ear, and then she whispered:"
Lay your love on me
I was blind but now I see
So come lay your love on me
I'd walk through sand in summer time, wade through snow in winter time, just for you now.
Lay your love on me
Lay your love on me
I was blind but now I see
So come lay your love on me
Like a mattress without fleas, or a trick without the fees
Oh come lay your love on me
Oh yes lay your love on me
I'd walk through sand in summer time, wade through snow in winter time, one day I know you'll be mine.
I'd walk through sand in summer time, wade through snow in winter time, in this town there's too much crime.
Lay your love on me
Lay your love on me
I was blind now I can see
So come lay your love on me
Making love above the pub, making love, making love x10
The lyrics to Matt Berry’s song "Lay Your Love On Me" depict a scene of desperation, poverty, and longing. The singer and his lover have found a cheap room to make love, but the place is infested with roaches and only has a single mattress as furniture. The woman, who seems ashamed, collects coins from the floor as they fall from the singer's pocket, a grim reminder of their financial situation. The singer can feel and smell the gin on her lips as she whispers the chorus, a plea for her love. The verses contrast the hardships they are facing with the singer's determination to do anything for her, even walk through sand in summer or snow in winter.
The song's mood is melancholic, but at the same time, it portrays a deep sense of love and devotion. Despite the difficult circumstances, the chorus emphasizes that the singer is now finally able to see clearly, and his vision is focused entirely on his lover. The song's imagery paints a vivid picture of the struggles faced by those who are struggling financially and looking for love, two themes that are common in Matt Berry's music.
Line by Line Meaning
On brick land, above the frying pan public house, I removed my boots to make love.
I took off my boots to have sex in a room above a pub on a piece of land made of bricks.
As the coins from my pocket hit the untreated wooden floorboards, a large number of roaches scurried from beneath the single mattress, the only piece of furniture in an otherwise empty room.
Coins fell out of my pocket and scared away roaches crawling out from under the only piece of furniture in a bare room with untreated wooden floorboards.
With her back to me, almost embarrassed, she placed the coins into a once white, greasy handkerchief. She turned round; I could smell gin, as she rested her head on my shoulder. She put her lips to my ear, and then she whispered:
She was shy and put the coins from my pocket in a dirty handkerchief. She faced me and smelled like gin while resting her head on my shoulder and whispered in my ear.
Lay your love on me
Please give me all of your love.
I was blind but now I see
I didn't understand before, but now I do.
So come lay your love on me
Please give me all of your love.
I'd walk through sand in summer time, wade through snow in winter time, just for you now.
I'd do anything for you anytime of the year.
Like a mattress without fleas, or a trick without the fees
I want to be with you without any complications or problems.
Oh come lay your love on me
Please give me all of your love.
Oh yes lay your love on me
Please give me all of your love.
I'd walk through sand in summer time, wade through snow in winter time, one day I know you'll be mine.
I will continue to chase you, and one day you will be mine.
I'd walk through sand in summer time, wade through snow in winter time, in this town there's too much crime.
I would do anything for you, but this town has too many problems.
Making love above the pub, making love, making love x10
We had sex in a room above the pub multiple times.
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Gregson-Williams
I will forever be annoyed at how this entire album was taken off Spotify. Even whilst it was on there, I was never a huge fan of this track, although that has changed now. Perhaps it is the mood I’m in, or just time passing, but I now believe this is one of the finer tracks of the album. Also, the part at the end reminds me a lot of something by Andrew Horowitz.
Flann Flynn
I like the bit where he farts
Craig gaming
I totally agree I'm annoyed af is my fav album
Zippingbowwow
Really enjoy everything Matt does
markkram76
Where can I Ray Purchase this masterpiece ? This whole Album is Collosal
Lydia Who?
RAY BLOODY PURCHASE!!
MECTHULU
great great song!
Phlint
Just perfect! :3
Bjarkus
Please somehow work this into Year of the Rabbit season 2. Been a fan of this album pretty much since it came out but since watching YotR it really resonates with this album.
Gorb
@Chile Talk Unfortunately, it appears that the second season was actually cancelled earlier this year due to the pandemic.