Natasha Bedingfield (born November 26, 1981) is a British Pop singer, and s… Read Full Bio ↴Natasha Bedingfield (born November 26, 1981) is a British Pop singer, and sister of pop singer, Daniel Bedingfield. She also has a younger sister, Nikola Rachelle. Her debut single, "Single", was released in 2004, followed by the worldwide hit "These Words", which charted at #1 in the United Kingdom. She also released "Unwritten" and "I Bruise Easily" from the album, both of which were top 20 hits. Her debut album Unwritten went triple platinum in the UK, and has since found huge success in the USA.

Natasha's single "Unwritten" was featured in the movie "The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants" and many different television adverts. It also served as theme song for the hit MTV reality series "The Hills."

Natasha has just released her second album, N.B. and the lead single is the hit, I Wanna Have Your Babies.

Her latest offering ‘Say It Again', the third single to be taken from her critically acclaimed chart topping second album 'N.B', is no exception to this rule. Natasha Bedingfield co-wrote ‘Say It Again’ with Adam Levine (Maroon 5), and co-produced it with Mike Ellizondo (Dr Dre, Alanis Morisette). An uplifting song about falling for that elusive one, 'Say It Again' is reflective yet upbeat, and romantic without being saccharine sweet.

Natasha regularly contributes to YouTube as "uknatashabedingfield".
Another song that has gotten international acclaim is pocketful of sunshine. DSTV has used it for promoting their station.

Lay Down
Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics

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Speechless, but the answers in my mouth
Breathless, the emotions seeping out
Beyond my control
You spoke to my silence, and asked
Why so cold?

[Chorus]
You ask for peace, I give you war

While you let go, I hold too tightly
I take my aim, you hit the floor,
I'm not ready to,
Lay down my arms

Cracking, my defenses breaking down
The unraveling, of a rope I put around me
You wont take no for an answer

[Chorus]

I didn't know I was missing out, 'til you lost and I, I won
You made me realize my incompleteness alone
Can no longer live by candlelight
When you show me the sun

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Natasha Bedingfield’s song “Lay Down” are a representation of a love that exists between two people where one is hesitant and conflicted about letting their guard down, while the other is eager to break through that wall and reach out to their partner. The singer is “speechless,” and her partner is urging her to open up and be vulnerable with her. The singer seems to be holding back, struggling with her emotions, and unable to let go of the control she has over her feelings. But as the song progresses, we see that the singer's partner's relentless efforts to break down her defenses eventually bear fruit. By the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that she didn't know she was incomplete until she met this person, who has brought warmth and light into her life.

The recurring theme of conflict throughout the song is evident in the chorus, where the singer notes that “You ask for peace, I give you war” and “While you let go, I hold too tightly.” The lyrics here are a clear indication of the sense of conflict between the singer and her partner. The singer is unwilling to surrender and let love in, while the partner is willing to wait, hoping that eventually, the singer will lay down her arms and let him in.

One of the interesting aspects of this song is how it portrays the idea that love is a battlefield. The lyrics use the language of war and conflict, presenting the idea that love can be a fight between two people. Another interesting aspect of “Lay Down” is how it portrays vulnerability. The singer is hesitant to let her guard down, but the lyrics suggest that love requires a willingness to be open and vulnerable.

Line by Line Meaning

Speechless, but the answers in my mouth
Unable to articulate my thoughts, yet the solution to my problem lies within me.

Breathless, the emotions seeping out
Overwhelmed with feelings that are gradually pouring out.

Beyond my control
Out of my ability to regulate or manage.

You spoke to my silence, and asked Why so cold?
You could decipher my taciturnity and questioned its motive.

You ask for peace, I give you war
You desire harmony, while I reciprocate hostility.

While you let go, I hold too tightly
You relinquish control while I insist on maintaining it firmly.

I take my aim, you hit the floor
I shoot at you, and you fall on the ground.

I'm not ready to, Lay down my arms
I'm not prepared to abandon my aggression.

Cracking, my defenses breaking down
My barriers are crumbling, leaving me vulnerable.

The unraveling, of a rope I put around me
The unraveling of the protective measures I'd created.

You wont take no for an answer
You're unwilling to accept my refusal as final.

I didn't know I was missing out, 'til you lost and I, I won
I wasn't aware of what I lacked until you departed and I emerged victorious.

You made me realize my incompleteness alone
You made me aware of my flaws and need for companionship.

Can no longer live by candlelight
I am no longer content with darkness and solitude, but yearn for light.

When you show me the sun
When you reveal the goodness and warmth of the world to me.

You ask for peace, I give you war
You desire harmony, while I reciprocate hostility.

While you let go, I hold too tightly
You relinquish control while I insist on maintaining it firmly.

I take my aim, you hit the floor
I shoot at you, and you fall on the ground.

I'm not ready to, Lay down my arms
I'm not prepared to abandon my aggression.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, DAVID TENCH

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